Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 11–14 · $2,422/week
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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 11–14

Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program (Grades 6-8)

Interlochen Center for the Arts · $2,422/week

Interlochen Arts Camp offers an immersive overnight acting program for grades 6-8, focusing on developing theatrical skills through performance and collabora...

▌ Editor's read The Interlochen Arts Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its programs, including the Acting Summer Program for grades 6-8. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. Founded in 1928 by Joseph E. Maddy, Interlochen has been operating for 97 years as a nonprofit organization. The program is an overnight camp experience. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Interlochen Arts Camp are overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, frequently praising the high-quality instruction, supportive environment, and transformative artistic experiences. Social media handles include @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
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program (Grades 6-8) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. theater/music 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: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 4300 M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. 3 Weeks for $7,265.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program (Grades 6-8)

What ages does Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program (Grades 6-8) accept?
Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program (Grades 6-8) is open to children ages 11–14. 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 6-8) cost?
Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program (Grades 6-8) publishes $2,422/week for the standard session. USD. 3 Weeks for $7,265. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program (Grades 6-8)'s hours?
Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program (Grades 6-8) 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 (Grades 6-8) accredited?
Yes — Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program (Grades 6-8) 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 6-8)?
Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program (Grades 6-8) 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 6-8) provide lunch?
Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program (Grades 6-8) 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 (Grades 6-8) compare to other theater/music camps in Interlochen?
Interlochen Arts Camp - Acting Summer Program (Grades 6-8) 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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