Traditional Camp (2-Week Session)
An overnight camp in West Virginia with 1 and 2-week sessions focused on outdoor adventure and personal growth.
▌ Editor's read Camp Hidden Meadows is an ACA-accredited overnight camp in Bartow, West Virginia, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp has been operating for over 30 years, founded by Michael and Jennifer, and emphasizes a traditional camp experience with a focus on outdoor adventure and personal development. They maintain a camper-to-staff ratio of 4:1, which is excellent for supervision and individualized attention, and explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. The camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 163 Google reviews, frequently praised for its caring staff and diverse activities. Social media handles include @camphiddenmeadows on Instagram and 'camphiddenmeadows' on Facebook, showcasing camp life and activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 199630+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Traditional Camp (2-Week Session) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Address: 17739 Potomac Highland Trail, Bartow, WV 24920
- Phone: (304) 456-5191
- Cost notes: $3,950 for a 2-week session. 1-week sessions are also available for $2,075.
4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 21 to Aug 15.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 21 – Jul 4, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,950
- Session 2 Jul 5 – 18, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,950
- Session 3 Jul 19 – Aug 1, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,950
- Session 4 Aug 2 – 15, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,950
↗ What parents like
- Offers 1 and 2-week sessions
- Financial assistance available
- Focus on outdoor activities
↘ Watch for
- No email address readily available
- Additional fees for some activities
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Traditional Camp (2-Week Session)
- What ages does Traditional Camp (2-Week Session) accept?
- Traditional Camp (2-Week Session) is open to children ages 7–15. 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 Traditional Camp (2-Week Session) cost?
- Traditional Camp (2-Week Session) publishes $1,975/week for the standard session. $3,950 for a 2-week session. 1-week sessions are also available for $2,075. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Traditional Camp (2-Week Session) accredited?
- Yes — Traditional Camp (2-Week Session) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 30 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Traditional Camp (2-Week Session)?
- Traditional Camp (2-Week Session) is operated by a private business, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Traditional Camp (2-Week Session) provide lunch?
- Yes — Traditional Camp (2-Week Session) 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Traditional Camp (2-Week Session) with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Traditional Camp (2-Week Session).
- Camp Hidden Meadows · Camp Hidden Meadows · Ages 7–16 · $1,950/week
- Earth Expeditions Iceland (12-Day Program) · Iceland · Ages 13–16 · $3,398/week
- Earth Expeditions West Virginia (1-Week Program) · West Virginia · Ages 13–17 · $1,295/week
- Counselor in Training (2-Week Program) · Bartow, West Virginia · Ages 15–16 · $1,975/week
- Traditional Camp (1-Week Session) · Bartow, West Virginia · Ages 7–15 · $2,075/week
- National Youth Science Camp · Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia · Ages 16–18