Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Summer Program (Grades 9-12)
High school students develop advanced acting skills through scene work, monologues, and character development.
▌ Editor's read The Interlochen Arts Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its summer programs, including the Acting Summer Program for grades 9-12. Interlochen Arts Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. The camp, founded by Joseph E. Maddy, has been operating for 97 years, showcasing a rich history in arts education. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. This is an overnight program, part of a larger nonprofit organization. Google reviews for Interlochen Arts Camp generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, across thousands of reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and the immersive artistic environment. The program emphasizes performance, collaboration, and skill development in acting.
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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 14–18
Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Summer Program (Grades 9-12) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in theater/music, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
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: 14–18
- Address: 4000 M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643
- Phone: (231) 276-7472
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $7,265 for 3 weeks
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Summer Program (Grades 9-12)
- What ages does Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Summer Program (Grades 9-12) accept?
- Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Summer Program (Grades 9-12) is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Summer Program (Grades 9-12) cost?
- Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Summer Program (Grades 9-12) publishes $2,422/week for the standard session. $7,265 for 3 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Summer Program (Grades 9-12) accredited?
- Yes — Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Summer Program (Grades 9-12) 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 Summer Program (Grades 9-12)?
- Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Summer Program (Grades 9-12) 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 Summer Program (Grades 9-12) provide lunch?
- Yes — Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Summer Program (Grades 9-12) 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 Summer Program (Grades 9-12) compare to other theater/music camps in Interlochen?
- Interlochen Arts Camp: Acting Summer Program (Grades 9-12) 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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