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▌ Arts · Ages 8–18

Interlochen Arts Camp — 6-Week Session

Northern Michigan · $1,725/week · ★ 4.7 (243 reviews)

Intensive arts training in various disciplines for students grades 3-12, fostering creativity and performance skills.

▌ Editor's read The Interlochen Arts Camp website loads successfully, detailing a comprehensive arts program for students in grades 3-12, with a 6-week session being a core offering. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. Founded in 1928 by Joseph E. Maddy, the camp has been operating for 97 years and is run by a nonprofit organization. The website mentions 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 praising the high-quality instruction and transformative experiences. The camp offers an overnight program structure. Social media handles include @interlochenarts on Instagram and interlochenarts on Facebook, showcasing active engagement and program highlights.
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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
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Interlochen Arts Camp — 6-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

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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: 2026 tuition: $10,350 for 6-week session ($1,725/week). Financial aid eligible. Typical high school session length. Application fee $65.

Runs Residential (24-hour program), 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 28 to Aug 9.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 28 – Aug 9, 2026 · 7 weeks

↗ What parents like

  • Intensive arts training
  • Beautiful lakeside campus
  • World-class faculty

↘ Watch for

  • High cost of tuition
  • Competitive admission process

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Interlochen Arts Camp — 6-Week Session

What ages does Interlochen Arts Camp — 6-Week Session accept?
Interlochen Arts Camp — 6-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 — 6-Week Session cost?
Interlochen Arts Camp — 6-Week Session publishes $1,725/week for the standard session. That sits 17% below the $2,083 median for arts camps in Interlochen, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Interlochen Arts Camp — 6-Week Session's hours?
Interlochen Arts Camp — 6-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 — 6-Week Session accredited?
Yes — Interlochen Arts Camp — 6-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 — 6-Week Session?
Interlochen Arts Camp — 6-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 — 6-Week Session provide lunch?
Interlochen Arts Camp — 6-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 — 6-Week Session compare to other arts camps in Interlochen?
Interlochen Arts Camp — 6-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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