Camp Hidden Meadows
Highlights
- Community and Inclusivity
- Cabin Life
- Individualized Activity Schedule
- Variety of Activities/Trips/Adventure
Overview
At Camp Hidden Meadows, we provide a place for all children to discover their unique potential while gaining independence, creating their own definition of adventure, and developing a deeper relationship with nature. Campers at CHM will choose their own activities in our unplugged world, while enhancing their confidence, becoming more resilient, developing empathy and vital skills, all while respecting others and realizing their intellectual potential and leadership abilities. Our core values of adventure, community, confidence, and respect drive our culture of kindness and inclusivity. Many campers come from the Washington, D.C., area, but we also have campers and staff from all over the world, including France, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, and others. We offer transportation for an additional fee for campers flying into/out of the Dulles International Airport in Sterling, VA near Washington, D.C. Horseback Riding and Fly Fishing available for an additional fee. Week-long overnight camping program called Earth Expeditions available for campers ages 13 - 16. Earth Expeditions explores local, wild & wonderful West Virginia climbing, hiking, and paddling adventures.
7-16 yo
From June 15th to August 16th
1 week
English
Max 220 campers
Co-Education
Shared
Since 1992
Program
Camp Hidden Meadows has a variety of activities in various categories offered daily as “Workshops”. After choosing their own Workshops at the beginning of the week, campers take four Workshops every day that are each 60 minutes. Our activities include but are not limited to: Climbing, Zip Lining, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Living Skills, Horseback Riding, Rocketry, Farming/Gardening, Archery, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming (in the pool and river), Creative Writing, Woodworking, Arts & Crafts, Pottery, Drama, Radio, Newspaper, Culinary Arts, Fishing, and more! Campers also have an opportunity to go on one “New Adventure” every week. These New Adventures are out-of-camp trips and activities such as paddle boarding, hiking, swimming, rock climbing, white water rafting, zip lining, visiting a local science museum, overnight backpacking, and exploring local West Virginia.
Accommodation & facilities
Our facilities team at Camp Hidden Meadows works hard to make sure all of our buildings stay in great shape all year long. Surrounded by National Forest lands including Monongahela National Forest, we are fortunate that our location allows us easy access to some of the most notable recreational areas on the east coast, including Seneca Rocks, New River Gorge National Park, the Greenbrier River Rail Trail, and Lake Buffalo. With 250 acres of natural beauty to explore at 3,000 feet elevation, we have our own mountainside as well as a river that runs through the center of camp. Campers and staff reside in rustic cabins with electricity. About half of the cabins have bathrooms, and the rest have a bathhouse outside of their cabin. We have a swimming pool on our property as well. Our Dining Hall, known as the Lodge, is where we have our meals and is a popular place for gathering and spending time with the community.
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Location
The nearest airport to Camp Hidden Meadows is Dulles International Airport (IAD). Airport pickup is available upon request. Summer 2025 Transportation to/from the Airport is $125 each way. Campers are met by our camp staff at the airport then transported to camp in our camp vehicle/van. Flights must arrive at Dulles International Airport (IAD) between 12:00 pm ET and 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. Flights must depart from Dulles International Airport (IAD) between 3:30 ET and 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. We will do our best to work with flights outside of this window. Please contact our office prior to booking flights.
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Available from June 15th to August 16th
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Q&A
A deposit of $500 per Week is due at the time of enrollment in order to hold your space. The balance will be charged in equal installments at the beginning of each month through April 1st. For enrollments after April 1st, the full balance is due at the time of enrollment. When you enroll, you will enter your Credit Card or ACH (eCheck) information to pay your Deposit. We will automatically bill that same payment at the beginning of each month through April 1st. We will send out a reminder in advance in case you would like to change your payment method. If you cannot pay by Credit Card or ACH (eCheck), please contact our office. Deposits are refundable until February 1st. Tuition is refundable until April 1st. For cancellations after April 1st, the Deposit, Tuition, and Fees are all non-refundable. Cancellations between April 1st and May 31st may be credited in full or in part to the camper’s account in the case of a serious accident or illness, contingent upon written physician verification of injury/illness that precludes camp participation, and at the discretion of the Camp Director. The credit must be used by the same camper the following summer.
Our Camp Director oversees all operations and procedures at Camp Hidden Meadows. Assisted by the Head of Programming and the Head of Community, our year-round team is heavily involved in the day-to-day programming and supervision. We have a designated Camp Care team, made up of our Director, Head of Community, Head of Programming, Head Nurse, and Camper Experience Coordinator. This team oversees our Village Leaders and counselors to be able to provide guidance and be a resource.
Staff are required to go through an application and interview process. During this process, their work experience is reviewed for experience with children and their overall application is taken into account to determine if they are a good fit for Camp Hidden Meadows and dedicated to providing a child-centered, meaningful, and fun experience for children and our community. As part of the application process, staff are required to pass a background check and submit 3 references that our Head of Programming personally checks.
Yes, staff are required to pass a background check in order to be considered for employment.
At Camp Hidden Meadows, staff training and professional development are essential parts of creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment for campers. Staff are required to attend our Staff Orientation held in June prior to campers’ arrival. This includes about ten days of training on camp policies and overall philosophy and mission, skill development, and safety and risk management. Staff are consistently supervised throughout the summer and are given feedback and guidance where necessary or appropriate as a means to provide mentorship, help staff achieve their goals, and encourage personal and professional development, help staff achieve goals, and to provide mentorship. The goal is to provide a supportive and enriching environment that empowers staff members, helps them build meaningful connections with campers, and ensures a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone at Camp Hidden Meadows.
Camp Hidden Meadows is dedicated to creating a kind and accepting community where everyone feels welcome. The culture at Camp Hidden Meadows is driven by our four core values of adventure, community, confidence and respect. We have a commitment to growth and celebrating cultural diversity by fostering community and connection through group activities and cabin bonding.
Camp Hidden Meadows sets clear expectations before camp with families. Campers and parents are required to sign a code of conduct and parent and family agreement prior to camp. Bullying, discrimination, and disrespect are not tolerated at Camp Hidden Meadows and may result in a camper’s dismissal. Campers are also required to submit a health history form, a physical form, and disclose any necessary information in order to attend so as to ensure the proper care at Camp Hidden Meadows by our nursing staff, director, and leadership. Emergency procedures are reviewed with campers at the beginning of the session to go over specific emergency scenarios.
We do not allow campers to have electronics, including cell phones.
Sent our kid in the summer before 5th and 6th grades. Had an absolutely magical experience they spent the rest of the year talking about to everyone who would listen.
This was my 13-year-old son’s first week-long camp away from home and it was a truly transformation experience for him! The space is everything you imagine when you picture the perfect camp in the mountains. The workshops, spaces, and events were all so well tailored for a wide range of interests – every kid will find something they love to do throughout their time at Camp Hidden Meadows. I was impressed with the team that runs this camp, with the counselors, and with their ability to create a space for kids to bond and thrive. My son made so many friends in his short time at camp (he was here for only a week) and he said he cannot wait to come back next year. I can’t recommend Camp Hidden Meadows enough — your children will love it here!
All three of my kids love Camp Hidden Meadows so much that they would stay the whole summer if they could. CHM has a huge variety of activities so there is something for everyone, which is really important when you’re trying to satisfy three kids with different personalities and interests. The staff is top-notch and highly responsive in the months and weeks leading up to camp, which is always appreciated since questions are bound to come up. As a parent and former camp counselor, I feel totally confident sending my kids to CHM knowing that they will have a safe, positive and fun camp experience.
Our daughter has gone for four years, and we call it her happy place. The vibe is great–low-key, fun, old-school, tech-free. Tons of great activities and caring counselors. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
A great sleepaway camp with multiple activities and adventures! The location and a wonderful bunch of counselors add immensely to the fun and make it a very happy time! Highly recommended.