At Hidden Valley, you choose activities that interest you.
Hidden Valley is your art camp, horse camp, dance camp, water camp, farm camp, adventure camp, performing arts camp, sports camp - or any combination of these areas!
You'll be part of four one-hour periods of class instruction daily. Feel free to create, explore, and set goals in any program you wish.
Program Areas
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Arts
Professional instruction fosters many artistic experiences at all skill levels. There's something for everyone in our 15 art studios and workshops with new class options offered every year.
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Outdoors
There's nothing like being outdoors at a 350+ acre summer camp in the most beautiful part of Maine. Campers can hike, bike, climb the ropes course, or even search for Bigfoot.
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Animals
Hidden Valley is llama lland! In addition to tending our herd of llamas and alpacas, campers help to care for donkeys, horses, rabbits, ducklings, pigs (who think they are llamas), kittens, and more!
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Water
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. A lakefront sauna offers the cherry on top!
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Sports
Campers enjoy tennis, basketball, soccer, pickleball, trail running, and more. Led by sensitive, experienced coaches in a non-competitive setting, kids of all levels of skill are supported and encouraged to participate.
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Horses
Campers enjoy a variety of experiences with our professional instructors and well-trained horses. Our program is suited for all levels of riders.
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Performance Arts
Hidden Valley campers can participate in three theater productions each session in our well-equipped theatrical stage. Campers do it all: construct sets, make costumes, and assist backstage.
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Teen Programs
An array of dynamic, month-long programs (arts, adventure, community, leadership) providing adventure, friendship, and enrichment to older campers. For campers 14-17 years old.
Watch a day in the life of an HVC camper
Learn about our art programs
A typical day at HVC
Every fourth day is different and exciting! We either take off on a trip or plan special events in camp. Most other days follow this schedule:
7:45 AM - Wake up
8:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - Instructional classes begin (3 one-hour activities)
12:30 PM - Outdoor lunch and free time
1:30 PM - Cabin activities; quiet time to write letters and relax
2:45 PM - Fourth class
3:45 PM - Interest groups, snack, rec swim, and special workshops
5:30 PM - All-camp meeting
5:45 PM - Dinner & prep for evening program
7:00 PM - Evening program
9:00-9:30 PM - Return to cabin, lights out
Other Activities
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Interest Groups
Water Slide, Tennis Tournament, Creative Writing, Windsurfing, Hiking, Guest Artists, Swim & Sauna, Singing, Llama Trek, Basketball, Piano, Mountain Biking, Friendship Bracelets, Ultimate Frisbee, Animal Feeding, Jogging, Fishing, Organic Gardening, Tree House Adventures
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Special Events
HVC Carnival, Camper Talent Show, 80's Night & Dance, International Performances, Cabin Campfire, Movie Night, Halloween Dance, International Day, Whodunit Mystery, Square Dance, Camp Musical, Hikes and Campouts, Dance Recital, Wheel of Misfortune
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Out of Camp Day Trips
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 Skate Park, Frye Mt. Wildlife Area, Bowling, The Movies
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