Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program
Interlochen Arts Camp offers immersive summer programs in various arts disciplines, including acting, for students aged 8-18 on a beautiful campus in norther...
▌ Editor's read Interlochen Arts Camp is a well-established overnight camp for aspiring artists, operating for 97 years since its founding in 1928 by Joseph E. Maddy. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, confirming its commitment to health, safety, and program quality standards. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Interlochen Arts Camp is a nonprofit organization, part of the larger Interlochen Center for the Arts. Google reviews for 'Interlochen Arts Camp' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with many parents and alumni praising the high-quality instruction, transformative experiences, and supportive environment. The camp offers a wide array of programs across multiple arts disciplines, including acting, for students from elementary to high school.
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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 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
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 4000 J Maddy PKWY, Interlochen, MI 49643, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program
- What ages does Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program accept?
- Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program 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 cost?
- Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program publishes $2,422/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program's hours?
- Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program runs 24-hour residential. 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 - Acting Summer Program accredited?
- Yes — Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program 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?
- Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program 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 provide lunch?
- Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program 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 - Acting Summer Program compare to other theater/music camps in Interlochen?
- Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program 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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