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 HIDDEN
VALLEY PROGRAM:
Professional
instructors, caring and creative staff, and quality equipment
enable us to achieve our high programming standards. Campers
choose four one-hour periods of class instruction every two
weeks. They are free to create, explore and set goals in any
of these programs. Parents may let us know their wishes prior
to the summer and we will help design camper programs.
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HIDDEN
VALLEY CAMPERS:
Two-hundred and ninety boys and girls ages 8 to 13, from
far and wide, attend each session. Over the years, Hidden
Valley has hosted children from 50 countries. Campers
come from throughout New England, New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, and as many
as 15 other states each summer. Click
here for a look at Cabin Life.
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 Arts
and Crafts :
We have earned recognition within the camping community
for our programs led by professional artisans and crafts
people.
Waterfront and
Pool: Our private lake is a lovely
setting for canoeing, windsurfing, fishing and kayaking.
The lake and our 75' x 25' heated pool host swim instruction
on all levels.
Riding :
HVC is now one of only a few all-round summer camps that
also offers high quality English riding to all campers.
Ropes Course :
Professional outdoor educators and sophisticated safety
equipment form the basis of exciting individual and group
challenges.
Performing Arts :
Exceptional facilities and professional instruction are
the backdrop for expression through theater, music, gymnastics
and many forms of dance.
Sports :
Though we are "non-competitive," our campers enjoy
athletics in tennis, basketball, softball and soccer led
by sensitive, experienced coaches.
Outdoor Adventures
: Live in tipis, camp out at the ocean,
hike or bike through the Maine woods, experience the great
outdoors.
Music:
Join
our rock band in the recording studio, sing a cappela, learn
the guitar, practice piano, or learn percussion.
Llama
and Animal Care : Hidden Valley is
llama lland! In addition to tending our herd of exotic llamas,
campers care for lambs, rabbits, calves, and other farm
animals.
Communication Arts
: Express yourself through video,
photography, journalism and other writing activities.
Programs
For Teens: What
happens when you are too old to to be a camper? Check it
out!
And
So Much More!! : New and different
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The
success children experience in getting along
with other children is the single best indicator
of how they will fare as adults, according to
recent research. We believe that summer camp
- one that stresses the building of community
and meaningful friendships - provides wonderful
opportunities to help children develop their
relationship-building skills.
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A
TYPICAL DAY:
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- 8:00
a.m. Breakfast with cabin group
- 8:30
a.m. Cabin clean-up & chores
- 9:00
a.m. Instructional classes begin (3 one-hour activities)
- 12:30
p.m. Buffet lunch with salad bar
- 1:30
p.m. Free time to rest, write letters, and read.
- 2:30
p.m. Fourth Class
- 3:30
p.m.Interest groups, snack, free swim, special workshops
- 5:30
p.m. Camp meeting for everyone
- 6:00
p.m. Dinnertime
- 7:15
p.m. Evening Programs
- 9:30
p.m. Bedtime
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INTEREST
GROUP CHOICES
(try it for just one period)
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SPECIAL
EVENTS & EVENING PROGRAMS
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OUT-OF-CAMP
DAY TRIPS
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Water
Slide
Tennis Tournament
Creative Writing
Windsurfing
Hiking
Guest Artisans
Swimming & Sauna
Singing
Llama Trek
Basketball
Piano
Mountain Biking
Rehearsals & Decorations
Friendship Bracelets
New Games
Ultimate Frisbee
Animal Feeding
Nature Walk
Jogging
Soccer Practice
Newspaper
Kayaks & Canoes
Fishing
Organic Gardening
Tree House Adventures |
HVC
Carnival
Lobster Banquet
Valleyfest (Camper Talent Show)
50's Night & Dance
Olympic Night
International Performers
Cabin Campfire
Film & Sleepout
Halloween Dance
International Day
Peter & Meg's Rodeo
Whodunit Mystery
Square Dance
Camp Musical Production
Hikes & Campouts
Lip-sync Nite
Camper Dance Recital
Wheel of Misfortune |
Acadia
National Park
Oceanside Overnight
Lucia Beach
Bangor State Fair
Roller Skating
Lake St. George
Moose Point State Park
Camden Hills State Park
Ferry to Islesboro
Belfast 3-Mile Road Race
Frye Mt. Wildlife Area
Belfast Fair & Circus |
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Our
14, 15, and 16 year old campers have many exciting
opportunities to choose from.
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After
the conclusion of our “regular” camp sessions
described here, Hidden Valley hosts the Maine Chinese
Culture Family Camp
in
late August. The Culture Camp features outdoor and cultural
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The American Camping Association is the largest professional
camping organization in the world. Through its inspection
visits to camps, the ACA helps to make camping a safe, significant,
and enriching experience for young people.
The ACA Accredited Camp Insignia is a recognized symbol
of camps that are dedicated to quality. It says to those seeking
a summer experience for their children, ̉This camp has been
oficially visited and has met our exceeded standards for health
and safety, site and facilities, administration, and all of
its camper programs.
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