Counselor-in-Training and Junior Counselors

Counselor-in-Training (rising Juniors)
Our CIT program is specially designed to provide rising juniors in high school with leadership opportunities while having a fantastic camp experience in a small group setting. Junior Leaders live in a cabin with campers and a lead counselor.  Throughout the two weeks, they gain real-world experience assisting in a variety of program areas such as field games, camp festivals, and more. Certifications for belay instructors and junior lifeguards are available in this program.  CIT's venture out as a team on two trips which include an overnight backpacking trip and white water rafting trip. $2,250 (fall and early-bird enrollment discounts available).

Junior Counselors (rising seniors)
For rising high school seniors who wish to apply for a full summer counseling position in the future. Junior Counselors (JC's) live in a cabin with campers and a lead counselor.  JC's work in activity areas of interest as assistant instructors.  CIT's also help lead Theme Day, assist with meal set up, and participate in an out-of-camp trip.  The Junior Counselor is not a paid position but JC's receive pocket money during their out-of-camp excursion.  

Explore the Camp

Our location has been described by many as breathtaking. As you follow the trail through the riverside meadows and across the bridge you come to our “camp village.” Here you will find our office, health center, dining hall, cabins, art center, and a host of recreational and training facilities such as our sports fields, basketball court, bike skills park, equestrian arena, pond, climbing walls, challenge course, swimming pool, and more. Beyond the camp village is where much of the magic takes place amongst the meadows and endless forest. Savoring a freshly picked carrot from our gardens or taking in the view from the high meadows on a mountain board run are long remembered. It is here where the fundamental joy of being a kid is all the excitement that is needed.

A Typical Day at Camp

When building Camp Hidden Meadows’ daily program, we chose a schedule that balances both structure and freedom. We have ample time to play as well as to build skills, and our goal is to offer activities intended to spark the creative spirit. Morning workshops allow in depth exploration and skill building through participation in the same activity each day. Afternoons include a wide variety of activities and an opportunity to try something new for one period. Afternoons are also when our Out of Camp Trips and New Adventures happen! Small class sizes and our desire to offer some of the familiar along with the spectacular continue to make our program unique and memorable.

Sequoia Activities

Camp Hidden Meadows offers a wide variety of instruction and activities.Children experience these activities in an environment which fosters personal growth, individual responsibility, and active participation in the camp community.

Aquatics

  • Canoeing
  • Dam Building
  • Kayaking
  • Polar Bear Plunge!
  • Pool Party
  • Recreational Swimming
  • Sailing
  • Stand Up Paddle Boarding
  • Swim Instruction
  • Waterslide
  • White Water Rafting

Sports and Fitness

  • Archery
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Frisbee Golf
  • Gaga Ball
  • Kickball
  • Soccer
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Yoga

Creative Arts

  • Arts & Crafts
  • CHM Radio Station
  • Culinary Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Friendship Bracelets
  • GoPro Video & Editing
  • Guitar and Singing
  • Jewelry Making
  • Leather Crafts
  • Model Rocketry
  • Pottery
  • Sketching and Painting
  • Tie-Dye
  • Woodworking

Science Exploration

  • Ecology Hikes
  • Stream Hikes
  • Stream Studies

Outdoor Adventure

  • 1000-Foot Zip Line
  • Backpacking
  • Fishing
  • High Ropes Course
  • Hiking
  • Indoor Climbing Wall
  • Mountain Bike Skills Course
  • Mountain Boarding
  • Outdoor Climbing Tower
  • Outdoor Cooking
  • Outdoor Living Skills
  • Rock Climbing
  • Tree Climbing
  • Woodland Zip Line

Nature and Animals

  • Care of Farm Animals
  • Farm to Table Cooking
  • Horse Care Classes
  • Horseback Riding
  • Nature Crafts
  • Organic Gardening

Out of Camp Trips and New Adventures

  • Cooking Extravaganza
  • Climbing Combo
  • Green Bank Observatory: Astronomy Science Center
  • Greenbrier River Rail Trail Bike Trip
  • Lake Buffalo
  • Mountain Boarding Mega-Afternoon
  • Rock Climbing at Seneca Rocks
  • Steam Train Excursion! (New)
  • Via Ferrata Climbing Adventure
  • White Water Rafting Trip
  • Zip Line Canopy Tour

Optional Program Enrichments

  • Equestrian Camp
  • Fly Fishing Clinic
  • Horse Riding Lessons

What Parents Are Saying

“Your camp definitely has that magic that all parents seek for their kids –a peaceful, beautiful sanctuary for youth, for people from any background to feel like part of a special community.”
– Camper Parent

"Izabella had an absolute blast at your camp. She still talks about it weeks afterwards and still keeps in touch with her bunk friends, and she insists on multiple weeks next summer. Thank you and all of CHM counselors."

– Camper Parent

"The boys had such a good time. I loved 'debriefing' them on the drive on Saturday while all of the details were fresh on their minds. They were so excited. We had to take turns talking."

– Camper Parent

"Thanks for another great 2 weeks at camp. The boys had a blast and raved about the chef! Hands down the food was great! They both love coming and look forward to next summer!"

– Camper Parent

"Zach who is always very risk-adverse, actually tried the zip line. He said he loved it, and I could tell he was feeling very proud and accomplished. When I dropped him off on Sunday with his little group in his cabin I could just tell it was going to be a perfect and nurturing experience for him. He had two other little Acorns with him and they were fast friends immediately!"

– Camper Parent

"Victoria is in love with your camp, as was her sister 10 years ago. Thank you for doing a great job!"

– Camper Parent

"I know I've said it before, but I can't say it enough: Camp Hidden Meadows is THE BEST!!!"

– Camper Parent

"We love camp hidden meadows…The boys have such happy memories, and Henry literally talks to his camp friends almost every day!!"

– Camper Parent

"We love camp hidden meadows…The boys have such happy memories, and Henry literally talks to his camp friends almost every day!!"

– Camper Parent

"I could tell when I picked him up that his whole world had slowed down. He seemed completely at peace, having shrugged off the stresses of his young years and fully embraced the spirit of being in the beautiful mountains. He pushed his limits, tried mountain boarding and did the Polar Bear plunge every day for two weeks. We were so proud of him."

– Camper Parent

"My kids had a great time. My son Owen, about whom I worried most, was all jazzed up about camp when he came home. They'd never been to sleep-away camp. They'll be back next year."

– Camper Parent

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