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SPOTLIGHT: SUMMER CAMP
EMPOWERED & INSPIRED
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For eight decades, Hidden Villa’s summer camp has been transforming lives through experiences that build confidence, independence, and compassion. From a 1940s camper whose Hidden Villa experience shaped her lifelong commitment to social justice, to today’s Leaders in Training participants, who help younger campers conquer fears, our mission to foster educational experiences that build connections and inspire deeper appreciation and respect for nature, food, and one another remains constant. In this month’s feature, discover how three generations of Hidden Villa campers and staff have found empowerment in the same sun-dappled watershed, and how the simple magic of camp continues to inspire children to step beyond their comfort zones and discover their authentic selves.
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80 Years of Awesome!
“We had a program of riding, swimming, hikes, arts and crafts, and nature lore. We lived on a cooperative basis, with everyone responsible each day for duties connected with the life of the group. It was a happy experience for all of us and some friendships are carrying over and contacts made between parents. I expect to repeat the experiment next summer.”
- Josephine Duveneck
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Opera House to Open Air:
SF Opera at Hidden Villa
Our collaboration with San Francisco Opera brought “Bohème Out of the Box” to Hidden Villa, merging arts with our natural landscape. Visitors enjoyed Puccini’s beloved “La Bohème” performed on an innovative mobile stage, a transformed shipping container, where six talented singers performed this 70-minute adaptation in Italian with keyboard accompaniment.
The pre-show children’s workshop made this experience especially interactive and family-friendly, engaging our youngest visitors with opera’s magic. Following the performances, we hosted the SF Opera’s executive team at the Duveneck house to celebrate our first event collaboration together and to explore future partnerships between arts and environmental education.
We’re grateful to everyone who attended and to SF Opera for bringing this cultural treasure to our community. Stay tuned for more innovative partnerships as we continue exploring how arts and nature can inspire together! Follow the button below to learn more about the SF Opera’s upcoming shows, including the full production of La Boheme.
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Summer Camp Teen Leadership Programs
From backpacking adventures to hands-on internships, our teen programs help participants develop wilderness and leadership skills, and create lifelong connections. We offer teens pathways to personal growth, paid opportunities, and unforgettable experiences in nature. Sign your teen up today.
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Hidden Villa is at the Los Altos Farmers Market!
We’re excited to announce our return to the Downtown Los Altos Farmers Market! Visit our booth every Thursday from 4-8 pm to discover fresh, sustainably grown produce straight from our farm. Stop by to meet our team and support local agriculture.
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Content Corps
Green Media Program
We recently honored members of Hidden Villa’s Content Corps for all of the content they have contributed. Content Corps is 10-week online green media initiative that empowers young environmental storytellers to develop digital communications skills while championing our mission. Applications for our next Content Corps cohort (10 youth) opens on June 2nd.
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Foothill College Film Club Premiere’s Film Shot at HV
Join us June 10th (7-9pm) at Foothill College’s Film Premiere Event featuring a narrative film shot right here on the farm! This screening marks the beginning of an exciting partnership between Hidden Villa and the Foothill College Film Club. Follow the button below for tickets to support emerging filmmakers and our collaboration.
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Class: Meet the Herptiles
May 24, 2025
“Herps,” or more technically, herpetofauna, are some of the least observed of our wild vertebrate neighbors. Amphibians and reptiles are generally hard to find and to see up close, so they can pass under most people’s radar for years at a time.
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Sausage Making Class
May 24, 2025
Join our Animal Husbandry Team on May 24th (1:00-4:00pm) for a hands-on sausage-making class using our own pasture-raised pork! Learn the complete process, enjoy your creations, and take some home. Perfect for beginners and intermediates. $250/person, registration required. Space is limited!
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Property Director
…is responsible for the care, support and maintenance of all structures, buildings, and grounds on the Hidden Villa property.
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Fundraising Campaign Manager
…leads annual giving and a comprehensive campaign. Manages appeals, events, database, and grants while implementing strategies to identify and cultivate new funding sources.
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Summer Camp Best of the Bay
Love Hidden Villa Summer Camp? Vote for our beloved summer camp programs in the 2025 Best Of contest. Share why you love Hidden Villa Summer Camp and what it means to you. Cast your vote by 11:59 June 8th. After you vote, check your email to confirm the vote because only confirmed votes will be counted.
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Photo Credits: Elliott, Zain, Garth, Maddie, Lucy
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