Our programs promote an eagerness of learning about ourselves and others through a framework built on the respect of differences and our responsibility to make positive impacts on our families, communities, and the world. Life on the farm provides campers with the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of fun activities. Whether six or sixteen, youth explore our wilderness, investigate our garden, and participate in our social justice curriculum.
At all ages, we encourage youth to practice the skills of engaging their curiosity, thinking critically, and advocating for themselves and others. For example, staff working with our youngest campers are encouraged to model acceptance and self-expression through clothing choices that challenge gender stereotypes. Meanwhile, our teens in the Farm and Wilderness program may use their hands-on experience with farming to delve into the topic of immigrants’ rights in today’s society while learning about Hidden Villa’s connection to Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers movement.
Please visit our Health and Safety page to learn more about how we support a safe and fun summer camp experience.
Summer Camp Programs
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Day Camp
For grades K-4. Youth meet our animals, explore the natural environment, and engage their creativity through age-appropriate activities.Price: $850.00Duration: 1 Week -
Overnight: Bay to Sea Backpacking
Youth entering grades 10 - 12 in the Fall will explore the wilderness of the Santa Cruz Mountains on our Bay to Sea backpacking trip. Campers will hike from the San Francisco Bay Area to the Pacific Ocean!Price: $2,050.00Duration: 12 Days -
Overnight: Community Camp - 12 day
Each day is action-packed with fun farm activities for youth entering grades 4 - 7 in the Fall. Campers in Community Camp will flex their independence in daily choice activities and develop a sense of responsibility by caring for our farm and animals.Price: $2,050.00Duration: 12 Days -
Overnight: Counselors in Training
A 4-week program for those who are entering 12th grade in Fall 2025. This program begins with two weeks of on-the-job training alongside experienced mentors and then two weeks of paid internship.Price: $945.00Duration: 2 Weeks + 2 Week Paid Internship -
Overnight: Farm & Wilderness Camp - 12 day
As Farm and Wilderness campers, youth entering grades 8 - 10 will build a strong sense of community and efficacy. Campers explore the outdoors with their peers while hiking, camping, and caring for our animals.Price: $2,050.00Duration: 12 days -
Overnight: Leaders in Training
This 3-week residential program is for youth entering the 11th grade in Fall 2025, and who are interested in and ready for the responsibility of caring for children in a camp environment while passing on the Hidden Villa legacy of social and environmental justice.Price: $1,575.00Duration: 2 weeks + 1 week Volunteership -
Overnight: Community Camp - 5 day
Each day is action-packed with fun farm activities for youth entering grades 4 - 7 in the Fall. Campers in Community Camp will flex their independence in daily choice activities and develop a sense of responsibility by caring for our farm and animals.Price: $1,025.00Duration: 5 day -
Overnight: Farm & Wilderness Camp - 5 day
As Farm and Wilderness campers, youth entering grades 8 - 10 will build a strong sense of community and efficacy. Campers explore the outdoors with their peers while hiking, camping, and caring for our animals.Price: $1,025.00Duration: 5 days -
Overnight: Watershed Wanderers
Watershed Wanderers is an exciting camp where participants spend their week exploring the Adobe Creek Watershed. Through introductory backpacking experiences and trail hiking, campers will make observations about waterways and the connection between land and water. All the while making friends while hiking through the beautiful foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains.Price: $1,050.00Duration: 5 days
