Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session
Interlochen Arts Camp offers two-week arts programs for students in grades 3-12.
▌ Editor's read Interlochen Arts Camp's website loads successfully, providing detailed information about its programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. Founded in 1928 by Joseph E. Maddy, the camp has been operating for 97 years, indicating a rich history and established reputation. The camp is a nonprofit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Interlochen Arts Camp' show an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising the high-quality instruction, diverse artistic opportunities, and supportive community. The two-week session is an overnight program designed for students in grades 3-12, offering various arts disciplines.
Who thrives here Ages 8–18
Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts 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: Arts
- Ages: 8–18
- Hours: Residential (24-hour program)
- Address: 4000 J Maddy Pkwy, Interlochen, MI 49643
- Phone: (231) 276-7471
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $5,250 for 2-week session. Financial aid eligible.
Runs Residential (24-hour program), 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 8.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2026 · 2 weeks
- Session 2 Jul 12 – 25, 2026 · 2 weeks
- Session 3 Jul 26 – Aug 8, 2026 · 2 weeks
↗ What parents like
- Financial aid available
- Immersive arts experience
↘ Watch for
- High cost
- Audition/portfolio may be required
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session
- What ages does Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session accept?
- Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session is open to children ages 8–18. 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 — 2-Week Session cost?
- Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session publishes $2,625/week for the standard session. That sits 26% above the $2,083 median for arts camps in Interlochen — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. $5,250 for 2-week session. Financial aid eligible. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session's hours?
- Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session runs Residential (24-hour program). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session accredited?
- Yes — Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session 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 — 2-Week Session?
- Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session 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 — 2-Week Session provide lunch?
- Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session compare to other arts camps in Interlochen?
- Interlochen Arts Camp — 2-Week Session 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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