FAQ's
Below are some Frequently Asked Questions about HHC. If your question isn't on here, drop us a line and let us know. We'll answer all questions as best we can!
1. How much does it cost to send my child to Hidden Hollow Camp?
For 2010, the camp fee is $245 per week/per child. Discounts are given if a child attends multiple weeks during the summer. The discount is only given for the individual child, not the family.
2. How do I pay for HHC?
Currently, we only accept payment by check or money order. We do not accept credit card payments. When sending in payment, please make note of your child's name on the check.
3. What should my child bring to camp?
Think of packing for camp like packing for a week-long sleepover! Campers should bring a change of clothes for every day (including socks and underwear), blankets and pillows, towels, washcloths and toiletries (toothbrush, shampoo, etc.). Flip-flops are recommended for the showers and swimming pool area, but otherwise closed-toe shoes and/or shoes that tie are best for camp... and required for horseback riding. Campers should also plan for the weather. It does get cold at night, so long-sleeved tees and sweatshirts or light jackets are recommended. On Friday night, there is the Hidden Hollow Hop so campers should plan to get a little more dressed up for the dance.
4. Is there anything that my child should NOT bring to camp?
Not everything belongs at camp. Campers should leave the following items at home: cell phones, mp3 or other music players, computers, gaming systems, TV's, expensive jewelry, fans and pets. These items will be collected on Sunday and stored in the office until the end of the week and given back when the parents arrive for pick-up on Saturday. Friendly House can not be responsible for items that were not turned in and become lost or stolen.
Firearms and tobacco products are not permitted at Hidden Hollow Camp.
5. Is it possible for my child to be in the same cabin as a friend?
We allow campers to make a bunk-mate request for one child only. Both children have to request each other on the registration form. If your child wants to be in the same cabin as a camper who is younger or older than themselves, please note that the older child will be placed in the younger cabin.
6. What are Special Days?
When your child received confirmation that they are registered for Hidden Hollow, you will be given your Special Day for the week. Special Days happen on one day during the camp week and the entire theme is carried out during the days activities.
For example, if your Special Day is Olympic Day many Olympic activities will happen during the day. Cabin groups will be assigned a different country to represent, there will be opening and closing ceremonies during the day, activities will run as Olympic trials, etc.. Campers are encouraged (but not required) to get into the day by dressing up.
7. Why is the last week of camp only open for ages 10-15?
The last week of camp is open to those ages only because we do a lot of activities that are tailored to older kids. The last week of HHC is very special to the campers and staff and we have a lot of activities to show for it. Our biggest activity of the week is the all-camp tournament. Every child in every cabin participates in the all-camp tournament. Tournaments include swim relays to softball games and ping-pong to four-square.
