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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
HVC is international with children coming from all over the world. Read here for more...
http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/02/16/news/sp-sum-01.php
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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 activities for parents and their children.
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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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