2017
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SCHUYLER COUNTY 323 Owego St., Unit 5 Montour Falls, NY 14865 607-535-6812
[email protected] www.hiddenvalley4hcamp.org
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MAY 7 & OCTOBER 7 (SEE INSIDE)
Open to ALL youth 5-16 years of age!
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities
Summer Fun...Naturally
A SUMMER OVERNIGHT AND DAY CAMP OPEN TO ALL YOUTH 5–16 YEARS OF AGE!
Welcome to Hidden Valley! A co-ed day and overnight camp for ALL 5-16 year old youth situated in magnificent Watkins Glen State Park since 1945, our goal is to help campers gain independence, learn new skills, and create lasting friendships. Campers get excited about learning because we promote positive youth development and connect youth to Cornell University!
Watkins Glen, NY • 607-535-6812 www.hiddenvalley4hcamp.org
OUR CAMPS...
DAY CAMPS
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Monday–Thursday: 8:00am to 6:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 3:30pm Day Campers are dropped off and picked up each day by a parent, guardian or other authorized adult.
Mini-Cloverbuds Day Camp...NEW!!!
Half Day program for Cloverbud Age Campers: Monday–Friday 9:00am to 12:30pm This is a new option as a response to frequent requests for a half day program! Campers will have swim lessons and engage with the full-day Cloverbud group!
Cloverbuds Day Camp
Day Camp for ages 5-7! Your Cloverbud will be busy all day with his/her own activity program including swim lessons, arts and crafts, science, sports, hikes and so much more! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are provided.
Standard Day Camp
Perfect for youth (ages 8-16) who want to try camp but aren’t ready to stay overnight. Our day camper program at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp is a great opportunity for younger or local campers to experience camp without spending nights away from home. Day campers have the option to stay overnight on Thursday night to experience the Closing Campfire ritual. No extra charge for this opportunity.
OVERNIGHT CAMP (Residential)
CAMP SESSIONS DATES July 7 - 9 July 9 - 14
Alumni Family Weekend Week 1 – Fairy Tale...Rapunzel, Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin and MORE great characters to meet this week! A new story will be revealed each morning at Flag Pole, so brush up on your Fairy Tale Trivia! July 16 - 21 Week 2 – Barnyard-Palooza...Similar to our previous Critter Care Week! Learn about farm animals - care, maintenance and feeding! July 21 - 23 Mad Science Stay Over Weekend July 23 - 28 Week 3 – Hidden Valley 4-H Camp’s Got Talent...Bring your best talents and participate in our big night at Wednesday’s Evening Activity! July 30 - Aug 4 Week 4 – Myths & Legends...Greek Gods and mythical creatures can an amazing camp week make! Aug 4 - 6 Stay Over Weekend #2 – “Jam” Packed Fun Aug 6 - 11 Week 5 – Special Event Week...It’s a secret! But, parents, please know that we change the schedule for the week and do not follow the weekly schedule we offer weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6. Aug 13 - 18 Week 6 – Super Heroes Week...It’s a Bird! It’s A Plane! It’s...It’s...your favorite Super Hero Week! Bring your cape and your super powers for a week of Super Fun!
Camp Tuitions
Cloverbuds Day Camp: Mini Cloverbuds Day: Day Camp (8-16 year olds): Residential Camp:
Sunday afternoon (2:00-3:30) through Friday afternoon (3:00-4:30)
StayOver Weekends:
WEEKEND STAYOVERS
How to Register
Friday afternoon 5:00-5:30 until Sunday 11:00 – 11:30. A great way to give camp a try or to bridge two weeks without going home. • July 21–23: Stay Over Weekend #1: Mad Science Weekend – A whole weekend all about science! Explore new science activities • August 4–6: Stay Over Weekend #2: “Jam” Packed Fun
S A V E TH E D ATE ! OCTOBER Wines in th 7 Campership e Valley Fundraising Event!
NEW ACTIVITIES!
$200/week $80/week $200/week $305/week Early Bird Special through March 31. Starting April 1: $335/week. $150/weekend
Check out our website: www.hiddenvalley4hcamp.org or https://hiddenvalley4hcamp.campmanagement.com/enroll to register online! If you do not have internet access or require assistance, please call our office at 607-535-6812. One of us will be able to assist you!
www.hiddenvalley4hcamp.org
Specialty Camp Programs Creative Theatre Production (Weeks 3 & 6) – A focused week of our drama program to produce a play Rocketry: Weeks 2, 4 & 6 – Build your own rockets and launch them at the end of the week. $20.00 additional fee for this program. Ages 8-17 Special Event Week (Week 5) - It’s a secret! But, parents, please know that we change the schedule for the week and do not follow the weekly schedule we offer weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6.
Activities – These and MORE! Archery Arts & Crafts Campfire Cooking Canoeing Cooking with Lisa Creative Arts Drama Fishing
Gardening Outdoor Adventures Rocketry (Pre Sign up required) Science Explorations Sports Swimming Water Games AND MORE!
Alumni and Friends
Hidden Valley continues to exist because of the generosity of alumni and others who value community strength. Come back to camp for Alumni Weekend. Send us your contact information. Join the “Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Alumni” or “Friends of Hidden Valley 4-H Camp” Facebook pages. Clean out your garage/basement and donate equipment to Hidden Valley. Please see our wish list at the ‘HELP OUT’ tab on our webpage.
Employment Opportunities
We are looking for energetic adults to live and work at camp. Lifeguards, Nurses, and Teachers are especially important. Ages 18 and up are welcome to apply. Please contact our office or visit the JOBS tab on our website for more information.