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"My child gained an immense amount of confidence and independence. This could not have happened unless the environment had been'prepared' and structured for the children in such a way that they stretch but that they also succeed. This delicate balance is not so easy to find nowadays."    - Hidden Valley Camp Parent
Hidden Valley Camp Philosophy
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Hidden Valley is not traditional!

Hidden Valley's roots are in the movement of progressive children's communities. Over the years, we have built on this history with a commitment to quality and professionalism, and a deep sensitivity to individual needs and group life.

HVC has no rifles, uniforms, or color war. Our non-competitive, non-sectarian community provides individualized attention to all campers in a structured yet unpressured atmosphere.


Our days together are devoted to the following values:

  • acceptance, regardless of gender, race or background;
  • freedom to choose one's daily activities and to be who you really are;
  • responsibility to one's community and peers;
  • creativity in all dimensions of the child's daily experience

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Ask Meg and Peter how they put Hidden Valley's philosophy into practice on a daily basis.


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It is our hope that the Hidden Valley community experience instills in young people a feeling of independence, enhanced self-awareness, and an even greater capacity to live happily and work constructively with others. In addition to enlivening instructional workshops and supportive staff, these goals are accomplished by providing a lively yet peaceful community atmosphere. For a look at HVC Life, click here.

girls"Administrating a school has shown me that this kind of atmosphere is set and maintained by the people in charge and I know how much the both of you must put your hearts and souls into this work. Your emphasis on personal responsbility and on being decent and caring - and on having fun! - helps make your camp a true model and a home-away-from-home." - HVC Parent

 
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