Camp Hidden Lake
Salvation Army camp offering various programs for youth in a natural setting.
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Hidden Lake loads successfully and provides information about their summer camp programs. It is operated by The Salvation Army, Southern USA, indicating a church-affiliated ownership type. The camp offers various themed weeks, including a Leadership Academy and Service Camp, suggesting an overnight program type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific details on staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Camp Hidden Lake' (The Salvation Army) show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 100 reviews, with many positive comments about the staff, activities, and positive impact on children. The camp's Facebook page, 'SalvationArmyCampHiddenLake', is active and features photos and updates about camp activities.
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Camp Hidden Lake is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–17
- Address: 2800 Camp Hidden Lake Rd, Lexington, MS 39095
- Phone: (662) 834-2221
- Cost notes: Free for all campers
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Hidden Lake
- What ages does Camp Hidden Lake accept?
- Camp Hidden Lake is open to children ages 6–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Hidden Lake cost?
- Camp Hidden Lake doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for all campers Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Camp Hidden Lake?
- Camp Hidden Lake is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Hidden Lake provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Hidden Lake includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Hidden Lake.
- Camp Hidden Lake · Lexington, MS · Ages 6–17
- Camp Hidden Lake · Lexington, MS · Ages 6–17
- Camp Hidden Lake · Lexington, MS · Ages 6–17