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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

2026 Dates

1st Session (4 weeks) : June 28 to July 23

2nd Session (4 weeks) : July 26 to August 20

1.5 Sessions (6 weeks) : June 28 to August 7 OR July 10 to August 20

Full Summer Session (8 weeks) : June 28 - August 20, includes Intersession Trip.

2-Week Intro (For new campers ages 8-10) :
June 28 to July 10
July 10 to 23
July 26 to August 7
August 7 to 20

Tuition Details
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Learn about the Hidden Valley Community

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Campers
What kind of campers love Hidden Valley Camp?

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Parents
Why do families choose Hidden Valley Camp?

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Staff
Why work at Hidden Valley?

Campers enjoying the private lake at Hidden Valley Camp
“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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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