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Be Creative. Be Outdoors. Be Yourself.

A world-class international arts and outdoors summer camp located in beautiful Maine since 1948.

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Welcome to Freedom, Maine

Watch the video below for a quick 5 minute tour of Hidden Valley!

What makes Hidden Valley Camp special?

  • Expansive location on 350+ acres in mid-coast Maine with a private lake, lots of trails, llamas, horses, sports fields, and so much more

  • Expressive, inclusive atmosphere

  • World class arts and outdoors programming with professional instruction and choices like glass blowing, ceramics, high ropes, and kayaking

  • Balance of structure and freedom with lots of choice

Explore Our Programs

2027 Dates

1st Session: June 27 to July 22

2nd Session: July 25 to August 19

1.5 Sessions: June 27 to August 6 OR July 9 to August 19

Double Session (Full Summer): June 27 - August 19, includes Intersession Trip.

Intro Sessions (For new campers ages 8-10) :
June 27 to July 9
July 9 to 22
July 25 to August 6
August 6 to 19

Tuition Details
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Learn about the Hidden Valley Community

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What kind of campers love Hidden Valley Camp?

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Why do families choose Hidden Valley Camp?

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Why work at Hidden Valley?

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“After struggling to find the right fit camp for my 10-year-old, I can joyously say we have found her summer place! The culture of HVC is truly special - she was welcomed with open arms into a cabin of kids who had been together already for 1-2 years. Every activity seemed to honor her unique spirit and interests while instilling an authentic sense of connection and community. HVC feels like camp was when I was growing up - just a simpler time. She can’t wait to go back!”
— Cory Greenberg, Camp Parent
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Is Hidden Valley Camp Right For You?

  • Unlike traditional, highly scheduled, or competitive summer camps, HVC is a progressive, co-ed community. We focus on individual choice, creativity, and experiential learning. Campers are empowered to choose their own daily activities in a relaxed, supportive, and non-competitive environment set on 350+ beautiful acres in mid-coast Maine.

  • HVC offers an unmatched variety of camper-chosen activities. Depending on a child's interests, we can be a world-class visual and performing arts camp, a horse-riding camp, a nature and outdoor adventure camp, or a water and sports camp. We are also famous for our animal care programs—including summer camping's first and only llama herd!

  • We welcome children ages 8 to 14, alongside specialized leadership and adventure programs for teens ages 14 to 17. Our camp community is intentionally inclusive, diverse, and global, with campers and staff joining us from all over the United States and the world.

  • Yes! We are a completely unplugged, screen-free, and phone-free environment for campers and on-duty staff. Parents love that our electronics-free policy replaces virtual engagement with vital engagement. Without the pressure of screens, campers build genuine face-to-face friendships, develop empathy, and fully immerse themselves in nature.

  • Most families choose our signature 4-week session, which gives campers the ideal amount of time to adjust, build deep lifelong friendships, and master new skills. We also offer a 2-week introductory session for first-time campers to experience the magic of sleepaway camp.

More questions? We have answers on our FAQ page!

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What Families Say

  • When friends ask us about 'that camp up in Maine' they often want to know what kind of camp it is. We tell them that for our son, it’s a sports and art camp, and for our daughter it’s a dance and theater camp. Because kids get to make choices, it’s whatever kind of camp they want to be.

    HVC Parent

  • She is so proud of the play that she wrote. Thanks for nurturing her spirit, her creativity and expanding her awareness of herself out in the world.

    HVC Parent

  • We loved the variety of classes offered and the general culture of the camp, including the emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

    HVC Parent

  • “I appreciate the caliber and variety of art classes you offer, yet I also see the value in all the extraordinary silliness that abounds at camp--cooking contests, dressing up, etc.”

    HVC Parent

  • Going to camp has been life changing! I look at the world a little differently. I am a little more carefree, I don’t think about what other people might think of me. I have made friends that could become lifelong friends. Thanks again for everything!

    HVC Camper

  • We cannot thank you enough for all of the love and support that you and your wonderful staff provided during her first summer away from home. She loved every minute she was at HVC and cannot wait to go back next summer.

    HVC Parent

  • Going to camp has been life changing! I look at the world a little differently. I am a little more carefree, I don’t think about what other people might think of me. I have made friends that could become lifelong friends. Thanks again for everything!

    HVC Camper