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Why Interlochen Arts Camp

Here, you’ll do what you love best all day long — in the most beautiful place imaginable.

Our students experience all the fun of summer camp — from cabin games and activities to enjoying the sun and exploring the great outdoors — all while practicing, performing, and making art. Perfect your skills and learn new ones alongside soon-to-be lifelong friends.

It’s a Good Place

Hear from Interlochen Arts Camp students as they describe their experience immersed in the arts between two lakes.

Arts Camp Summer 2024 Sessions and Dates

Interlochen Arts Camp offers a variety of session lengths and dates for multiple age ranges (grades 3-12). Two and four-week sessions are available for grades 3-6, six and three-week sessions are available for grades 6-12, and one-week "Intensive" programs are available for grades 9-12.

One-week Intensives (Grades 9-12)

June 15 - June 21

Six-week sessions
(Grades 6-12)

June 23 - Aug. 4

Four-week sessions (Grades 3-6)

June 23 - July 20
July 7 - Aug. 3

Three-week sessions (Grades 6-12)

June 23 - July 13
July 14 - Aug. 4

Two-week sessions (Grades 3-6)

June 23 - July 6
July 7 - July 20
July 21 - Aug. 3

Interlochen Arts Camp Programs

We offer a diverse selection of summer camp programming and education 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.

interlochen arts camp students running through campus happily

Create Art Alongside Adventure

Bring your curiosity and excitement. Leave with new techniques, lots of life and camp experience, and lasting memories. You’ll find counselors, faculty, and mentors who will provide exceptional instruction and help your talent grow—and you'll feel energized from the inspiration of your fellow young artists from around the world.

student playing flute at interlochen arts camp

Learn, Create, and Perform

You’ll spend your days practicing your art, or stretching your creativity by trying new opportunities at one of the best summer camps for the arts. You'll explore interests and experience adventures outside of your arts discipline in an amazing environment. And you’ll do it surrounded by exceptional instructors and talented friends who will cheer you on. 

Roasting marshmellows during Interlochen Arts Camp

Explore the Outdoors

Experience the wonders of nature in environmental studies classes. Enjoy our scenic campus during your free time. Go swimming, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, or sailing on one of our two freshwater lakes—or take on some friendly competition in individual and team sports.

By the Numbers

3,000+

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

A photo of a string orchestra performing in formal attire. Conductor Jader Bignamini stands in the middle conducting.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra to return to Interlochen Arts Camp on July 19–21, 2024

Music Director Jader Bignamini conducts DSO in concert on July 20 and Interlochen’s World Youth Symphony Orchestra in a side-by-side with DSO musicians on July 21. DSO musicians to lead master classes for Interlochen campers.

A group of students and teachers poses outside Interlochen's Music building.
Kara Huber, Interlochen’s Marjorie Wood Drackett Piano Chair, brings accolades and fresh perspective to her position

Her students are winning awards and getting into top schools—and they share her passion for celebrating female composers.

A young actor gestures expressively in front of a curtain.
Does my child need a resume for acting or dance?

Short answer: Yes, they do. Here’s how to make one.

See what you can experience at Interlochen.

Come to an arts summer camp where creatives thrive—and see how your unique journey unfolds. Request more information or apply to Interlochen Arts Camp today.