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 variety 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.
Hidden Hollow Camp offers six week-long sessions in the summer for campers ages 8-15. The last week of camp (Week 6) is open only to campers ages 10-15. Hidden Hollow Camp also offers a Jr. Camp for campers ages 6-8 (must have completed Kindergarten before camp). Jr. Camp is a shortened version of our full weeks, designed for newer campers. Jr. Camp serves as an introduction to sleeping away from home, camp life, and making new friends.
Hidden Hollow also has a KP program for current and former campers who are at least 15 years old. 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 KP 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.
2026 CAMPING SEASON – CAMP WEEKS / SPECIAL DAYS
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- Columbus Winter Carnival – Feb 21 from 11am – 3pm – CHANCE FOR A FREE WEEK AT CAMP
- OPEN HOUSE – April 18 from 2pm to 4pm at HHC
- Registration – April 22 at Noon – click on link at the bottom of page.
- Counselor Training – June 20 – 26
- Week 1 – June 28 – July 4 – Pirate Day
- Week 2 – July 5 – 11 – Jurassic (DINO) Day
- Week 3 – July 12 – 18 – Wizard of Oz Day
- Week 4 – July 19 – 25 – Minecraft Day
- Week 5 – July 26 – Aug 1 – Medieval/Fairytale Day
- Week 6 – Aug 2 – 8 – Cabin Challenge Week
- Junior Camp – Aug 9 – 11
Please note – Special Days are now set for the 2026 season. Your campers should expect special events on one of the camp days that match the theme that is listed. Your camper is welcome to plan on a costume that may match that theme!
STATEMENT OF CAMP GOALS
At Hidden Hollow Camp, we bring kids from all walks of life together for the ultimate outdoor adventure! Our mission is simple: provide a safe, high-energy environment where campers don’t just play—they grow. Whether they’re winning a team challenge or creating something new, every child builds the confidence, friendships, and spirit they need to thrive.
Specific Goals for Campers:
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- 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 understanding, meaning and value relating to the camp experience
- Enjoy camping
- Develop appreciation for writing letters
- Make new friends
- Have a safe enjoyable experience
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 located at this TAB as well as on the FAQ tab on the Hidden Hollow Camp page. You may also download the required FORM here. 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 2026 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 2026 CAMPING SEASON IS GOING ON NOW!
Want to have the best summer of your life? Work at Hidden Hollow Camp! You may now begin the application process to work at HHC – click the link below to begin! For questions, email Ms. Monica, HHC Director. Position job descriptions are available under the ABOUT TAB – STAFF AND EMPLOYMENT.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS – HIDDEN HOLLOW CAMP APPLICATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR 2026 WILL BEGIN APRIL 22nd at NOON!
To find more information about HHC and to REGISTER a new camper please click HERE to be directed to the Hidden Hollow website.
Please note – Hidden Hollow Camp is changing our online registration partner. When you register you will be directed to our partner LineLeader for registration. Registration begins on Wednesday 4/22 at Noon. Make sure to read the Camper Registration Tab as well as the FAQ page BEFORE you start the registration process tomorrow. These info pages will be updated by 5:00 pm as well. You can find the registration link on the main page at www.hiddenhollowcamp.org See you at HHC this summer!