Summer Arts Camp
Why Interlochen Arts Camp
Here, you’ll do what you love best all day long — in the most beautiful place imaginable.
Experience all the fun of summer camp — from cabin games to exploring the outdoors — while practicing, performing, and making art. Perfect your skills and learn new ones alongside soon-to-be lifelong friends.
Interlochen Arts Camp Programs
We offer a diverse selection of summer camp programming in seven arts disciplines: creative writing, dance, film and new media, interdisciplinary arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. Choose your desired division below to learn more.
Arts Camp Sessions and Dates
Interlochen Arts Camp offers a variety of session lengths and dates for multiple age groups. Six-week programs are available for ALL age groups, four-week sessions are available for grades 3-6, three week sessions are available for grades 6-12, two-week sessions are available to grades 3-6, and one-week "Intensive" programs are available for grades 9-12.
One-week Intensives (Grades 9-12)
June 17 - June 23
Six-week sessions
(Grades 3-12)
June 24 - Aug.6
Four-week sessions (Grades 3-6)
June 25 - July 22
July 9 - Aug. 5
Three-week sessions (Grades 6-12)
June 24 - July 15
July 16 - Aug. 6
Two-week sessions (Grades 3-6)
June 25 - July 8
July 9 - July 22
July 23 - Aug. 5
Create Art Alongside Adventure
Bring your curiosity and excitement. Leave with new techniques, lots of experience, and lasting memories. You’ll find mentors who will help your talent grow and inspiration from fellow young artists from around the world.
Learn, Create, and Perform
You’ll spend your days practicing your art, or stretching your creativity by trying something new. And you’ll do it surrounded by exceptional instructors and talented friends who will cheer you on.
Explore the Outdoors
Experience the wonders of nature in environmental studies classes. Enjoy our scenic campus during your free time. Go for a relaxing swim or hike, take on some friendly competition in individual and team sports, or even learn to sail.
Josh Groban Reflects on His Interlochen Summers
“I experienced firsthand how life-changing it can be to be surrounded by kids who all have the same passion and vision for the arts. It was something that I desperately needed at that age.”
By the Numbers
2,800
students from around the world attend Arts Camp every summer
1:2
ratio of adult faculty and staff members to students
90,000
Arts Camp alumni form an incredible global network
Arts Camp News & Features
Lu wasn’t considering coming to the United States until an elementary school classmate told him about Interlochen.
JoAnn Falletta, Cristian Măcelaru, and Gemma New headline the star-studded World Youth Symphony Orchestra season that will feature major symphonic works by Beethoven, Mahler, and Shostakovich.
Robb, an auto industry expert for Cox Automotive, shares his Interlochen story and explains why he chooses to give back as an Interlochen Evergreen.