Costume Design Intensive
An intensive summer program for high school students interested in costume design for theatre.
▌ Editor's read The Interlochen Arts Camp website loads successfully and details various theatre programs, including the Costume Design Intensive. Interlochen Arts Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. The camp has been operating since 1928, indicating 97 years of experience in arts education. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Interlochen Arts Camp is a nonprofit organization. Google reviews for 'Interlochen Arts Camp' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with themes often praising the high quality of instruction, diverse artistic opportunities, and supportive environment. The Costume Design Intensive is an overnight program for high school students, focusing on practical skills in costume construction and design. The camp's social media handles are @interlochenarts on Instagram and 'interlochenarts' on Facebook.
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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
Costume Design Intensive 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 arts, 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: Arts
- Ages: 14–18
- Address: 4000 M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643, USA
- Phone: 231-276-7472
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $2,050 for 1 week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Costume Design Intensive
- What ages does Costume Design Intensive accept?
- Costume Design Intensive 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 Costume Design Intensive cost?
- Costume Design Intensive publishes $2,050/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $2,083 median for arts camps in Interlochen. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Costume Design Intensive accredited?
- Yes — Costume Design Intensive 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 Costume Design Intensive?
- Costume Design Intensive 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 Costume Design Intensive provide lunch?
- Yes — Costume Design Intensive 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 Costume Design Intensive compare to other arts camps in Interlochen?
- Costume Design Intensive is one of 22 arts 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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