2027 HVC Alumni Reunion
Come back to the magic!
We know Hidden Valley Camp holds a permanent spot in your heart. It’s time to dust off your camp spirit, rekindle that community, swap legendary stories, and celebrate the place that shaped so many of us.
We can't wait to welcome you back to the Valley!
April & Wes and The HVC Crew
The Details: Summer 2027
When: August 27th-29th, 2027
Where: Hidden Valley Camp, Freedom, Maine
Who: HVC alumni of all eras, staff, and their families!
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![Peter and Meg at the Farmhouse]()
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What’s on the Schedule?
Classic Camp Fun: Splash around in Ledge Pond, make some art, or hike up to the Log Cabin.
HVC Evenings: Kicking off Friday night with a traditional contra dance, followed by a heartfelt Pine Grove gathering on Saturday night. Start thinking about what memory, song, or story you want to share!
Camp Nostalgia: Dive into arts & crafts (yes, tie-dye!), jam out with live music, join a pickup game of Ultimate Frisbee, or take a spin on a bike.
Memory Lane: Browse old yearbooks, laugh over vintage slide shows, watch classic videos, and compare photo albums.
Who’s Coming?
Calling all campers and staff from the Tiffany beginnings (1948-1969) to the Stager era (1969-1988) to the Kassen years (1988-2024) through the present with April & Wes. We want all of you to join us!! Let's fill this camp!
Bringing the kids?
Young campers-in-training are very welcome! We’ll have basic outdoor and art activities set up for young people. (Note: Kids 7 and under must be supervised by a parent).
Registration & Pricing
Register early to lock in the best rate!
Under 14: Free
14 and over: $325
Saturday Day Pass (For local Mainers): $125
Maximum Cap of $950 for each household
Early Registration: 10% discount before December 21, 2026.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund before March 1, 2027. 50% of total fees are refundable prior to May 1, 2027. No refunds available after May 1, 2027.
Help Us Maintain Diversity
at HVC
You'll impact children’s lives and make Hidden Valley an even more inclusive place when you donate to HVC’s Level Ground Scholarship Fund.
Your gift is tax deductible as Level Ground works in partnership with the American Camp Association (ACA), a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that supports all facets of the U.S. camping tradition.
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Hidden Valley nourishes a diverse camper population by including those children who would not ordinarily attend summer camp:
• Children of color from east coast cities
• Students in Waldo County, Maine (our home area)
• Members of Maine's Wabanaki nation
• Immigrant and refugee families -
Because friendships across economic lines make a difference.
Because we all benefit from cross-racial friendships.
Because the world needs places like HVC!
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Did you know the origin of the English word “camp”? Here it is….
“Early 16th century: from French camp, champ, from Italian campo, from Latin campus ‘level ground’, specifically applied to the Campus Martius in Rome, used for games, athletic practice, and military drill.”
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To donate by mail, please make a check payable to “ACA f.b.o. Hidden Valley Camp Maine” for any amount you’d like to give, and mail it to us at our summer office at the address below.
Mail to:
HVC Level Ground Scholarship Fund
161 Hidden Valley Road
Freedom, ME 04941To use a credit card online, connect to the American Camp Association’s donation form.
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