Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8)
Middle school students develop acting skills and produce a play in this intensive overnight theatre program.
▌ Editor's read The Interlochen Arts Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its various programs, including the Acting Company Production Summer Program for grades 6-8. Interlochen Arts Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, signifying compliance with over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. The camp was founded in 1928 by Joseph E. Maddy and Perry, indicating 97 years of operation, and is structured as a nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The Acting Company Production program is an overnight program, focusing on collaborative theater production. Google reviews for Interlochen Arts Camp are overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, frequently praising the high quality of instruction, facilities, and transformative experiences for students. Social media handles are active on Instagram (@interlochenarts) and Facebook (interlochenarts), showcasing camp activities and performances.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 192997+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 11–14
Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. theater/music programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1929 (97 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 11–14
- Address: 4000 M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643
- Phone: (231) 276-7472
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $10,350 for 6 weeks
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8)
- What ages does Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8) accept?
- Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8) is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8) cost?
- Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8) publishes $1,725/week for the standard session. $10,350 for 6 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8) accredited?
- Yes — Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 97 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 Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8)?
- Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 97 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 Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8) provide lunch?
- Yes — Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8) 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.
- How does Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8) compare to other theater/music camps in Interlochen?
- Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Company Production (Grades 6-8) is one of 19 theater/music camps in Interlochen that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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