Hidden Hollow Resident Camp

HIDDEN HOLLOW RESIDENT CAMP

Hidden Hollow Camp is for children ages 8-15 and provides every camper with a well-rounded overnight camp experience. Campers plan their own day with a wide varieties of activities offered, including: swimming, horse trail rides, arts and crafts, tennis and court games, nature activity, archery, woodshop, dramatics, canoeing and fishing, and sports and field games.  Evening activities include campfires, cabin skits, night swims, and the Hidden Hollow Hop on Friday night.

HHC also runs a Jr. Camp Program for children who have completed Kindergarten and are ages 6-8 who want to experience camp without having to spend a week away from home. Activities are tailored to fit smaller campers who come for three days and two nights.  

Hidden Hollow also has a KP program for current and former campers who are at least 15 years old.  KPs can also be 16.  KPs register just like a camper and select a week.  Those campers that are interested in being a KP during a week at camp should also contact Ms. Monica, Camp Director.  Children who KPs are volunteers and learn more about what it is like to work at a summer camp, while earning 40 hours of volunteer time.  KPs help in the kitchen set up and serve meals as well as clean up after meals.  For additional information click on the HHC website link below.

2025 CAMPING SEASON – CAMP WEEKS / SPECIAL DAYS

    • OPEN HOUSE – April 12 from 2pm to 4pm
    • Counselor Training – June 21st at 2:00 pm through June 28th
    • Week 1 – June 29 – July 5 – Carnival/Circus Day
    • Week 2 – July 6 – 12 – Blast From The Past Day
    • Week 3 – July 13 – 19 – Survivor Day
    • Week 4 – July 20 – 26 – Backwards Day
    • Week 5 – July 27 – Aug 2 – Cowboy’s VS. Aliens
    • Week 6 – Aug 3 – 9 – Cabin Challenge Week
    • Junior Camp – June 19 – 21

Please note – the Special Days listed above are subject to change and should be finalized in the Spring of 2025.

STATEMENT OF CAMP GOALS

The goals of Hidden Hollow Camp evolve around our purpose of providing a safe, enjoyable and educational experience in social living in the out-of-doors for boys and girls of varied social, economic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.  Campers share experiences in winning, loosing, creating, making friends, developing mentally, socially, physically, and spiritually.

Specific Goals for Campers:

    • Become acquainted with their environment
    • Experience individual growth and development
    • Discover their own potential
    • Exercise personal initiative
    • Live and work together
    • Develop new interests
    • Develop spiritual meanings and values
    • Enjoy camping
    • Develop appreciation for writing letters
    • Make new friends
    • have a safe enjoyable experience

NEW HIDDEN HOLLOW CAMP DISCOUNTS

  • Multi-Week Discount: for each additional week your camper attends Hidden Hollow, there will be a $50 discount toward your balance.  For example: one week at Hidden Hollow is $450.  Two weeks at HHC is $850.  Three weeks is $1250.  Adjustments are automatic on the application system based upon the number of weeks your camper is enrolled.
  • Refer A Camper Discount: for each NEW camper referred and attending camp, the returning camper will receive a $50 credit toward their camp week – WITH NO LIMITS.  A new camper is defined as a camper that has not attended Hidden Hollow Camp previously.  No limits means if you refer three new campers and they attend camp, you will receive a $150 discount toward your campers week at HHC.  If you refer 9 new campers and they attend camp – your camper will attend HHC for FREE! Discounts are not granted if the camper does not attend.  The new camper must attend the same week as the referring camper.  All camp fees must be paid before payment deadlines for all parties.

FINANCIAL AID – ‘CAMPERSHIPS’

Friendly House is a non-profit located in Mansfield, Ohio and has been in operation since the 1890’s. As the parent organization of Hidden Hollow Camp, Friendly House offers financial assistance in the form of a ‘Campership’ for those families that reside in Richland County, Ohio, and are in financial need. Campership forms must be completed and approved prior to your campers enrollment.  There is additional information on the FAQ tab on the Hidden Hollow Camp page linked below.  If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Friendly House.  We are here to help and want as many children to experience camp as possible.

HIDDEN HOLLOW ONLINE LOGO STORE – NEW 2025 DESIGNS AVAILABLE NOW!

Want to show off your love for Hidden Hollow Camp all the time! Check out the online store to get your HHC shirts and logo items for the summer and beyond! 🙂 Have your shirts sent directly to you before camp begins! We are so excited for this new partnership with Home Town Prints and can’t wait to offer more great products showing off your love for styles for HHC.  A portion of your purchase goes to support Friendly House and Hidden Hollow Programs.

ORDER YOUR GEAR NOW RIGHT HERE!

HIRING FOR THE 2025 CAMPING SEASON IS NOW OPEN!

Want to have the best summer of your life?  Work at Hidden Hollow Camp!  You may apply online at this LINK beginning on December 13th, 2024.  For questions, email Ms. Monica, HHC Director.  Position job descriptions are available under the ABOUT TAB – STAFF AND EMPLOYMENT.  

TO APPLY ONLINE – HIDDEN HOLLOW CAMP APPLICATION 

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR 2025 WILL OPEN TUESDAY, APRIL 15th at 6:00 pm!

To find more information about HHC and to REGISTER please click HERE to be directed to the Hidden Hollow website.