For over 60 years, Hidden Valley has provided renowned programs in the arts and outdoors to boys and girls ages 8-14. Non-competitive, elective schedules in English riding, ropes course, pottery, stained glass, woodwork, fine arts, mountain biking, culinary arts, theater, music, dance, llamas (yes, llamas!) and farm animals, land sports, boating, swimming, community service option, and much more! Peaceful, farmlike environment, 350 acres with a private lake and heated pool in coastal Maine... Staff - average age 24 - arrive two weeks prior to campers for complete professional training session including risk management, empathy training, health and wellness, etc… Wholesome delicious meals; we work with all food allergies… Parents may visit any day.
• Co-ed- Ages 8-14 - Teen Options too
• 50+ Enlivening top-quality programs
• Focus on arts & outdoors
• Campers -all over the U.S. & International • Non-Competitive philosophy
• Elective schedule - Lots of Camper choice
• Professional staff - 3:1 ratio
• Balance of Structure & Freedom
• Fun for all
• HVC owner-Directors on site for over 25 years
• Since 1948 - Open & Caring community
• Wholesome delicious meals - Lots of choice
• No TV or Cell phones
• Peaceful, Expansive location
• 300+ acres in Mid-Coast Maine
• Expressive atmosphere
• Individual attention to first-time campers
A Hidden Valley parent writes: “I can't tell you how gratifying it is to place your child in an environment so carefully orchestrated to provide freedom, camaraderie, acceptance, opportunity to create and perform without fear - a place a child can be completely themselves within an atmosphere that balances warmth and support with challenge and responsibility - and pure fun.”
