Camp Ambassadors

The words Interlochen Camp Ambassador appear on a green background surrounding by drawings of light blue, red, and dark blue socks.

Thank you! 

We’re thrilled to have you as a Camp Ambassador for the 2025-2026 school year! As an ambassador, your enthusiasm and personal Interlochen story can help others ignite a lifelong passion for the arts. Use the resources below to help make a list of who you'll contact, make a plan for what you'll share, and make a great impression. You get to decide who you talk with about Interlochen. 

What will I do as a Camp Ambassador?

  • Brainstorm activities to complete! 

    Brainstorm what activities you would like to complete. Here are a few examples, but the possibilities are endless!

    • Hang up Interlochen posters at school, libraries, arts organizations, etc.
    • Speak at a school assembly about your summer at Camp
    • Give a presentation to a school group
    • Set-up a table at a youth orchestra performance and answer questions about Interlochen Arts Camp
    • Make a video for social media
    • Write an article for your school newspaper about what you learned at Interlochen Arts Camp this summer
    • Host a Zoom call for families interested in Camp from your local area
  • Complete at least ONE activity by December 10! 
    • Complete ONE Camp Ambassador activity by December 10. Let us know how it went by filling out the form below. 

FILL OUT THIS FORM FOR COMPLETED ACTIVITIES

What should I do if I meet someone who is interested in applying to Interlochen Arts Camp? 

If you have friends or classmates who are interested in applying to Interlochen, you can submit an alumni referral via this form! By submitting this form, your referral will waive the application fee for any new applicants referred, and those admitted may be eligible to receive a $500 scholarship to Camp for summer 2026

Please note: this is offer is only for new applicants and does not apply to the referral of immediate family members or for the one-week Intensive programs. All referrals must be submitted via the referral form and be received before the applicant receives their admission decision. 

REFER A FRIEND TO CAMP

Training Materials 

In case you missed the training sessions in September and October (or in case you need a refresher), you can view the training materials here. 

Recruitment Materials

The following materials are useful for starting a conversation or sharing more details after a meeting! Feel free to share these digital with prospective students, families, teachers, and arts leaders in your community. You should have received a packet of hard-copy printed materials to share with your network. To request more printed materials, please email us at engagement@interlochen.org.

Recruitment Videos

If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine what a video can do! These videos are a great resource to share with prospective students, families, or organizations.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the Camp Ambassador ambassador program, please contact us.

Sarah Jane Crimmins

Sarah Jane VanDrie

Associate Director of Admission

231.276.7474 231.276.7474 sarah.crimmins@interlochen.org
Headshot of Ian Jones

Ian Jones

Director of Engagement

231.276.7353 231.276.7353 ian.jones@interlochen.org
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Alyssa Blaker

Associate Director of Engagement

231.276.7441 231.276.7441 alyssa.blaker@interlochen.org