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Interlochen Arts Camp — Summer 2026 (Umbrella)

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

Interlochen Arts Camp offers summer programs in music, theater, dance, visual arts, creative writing, and film for...

▌ Editor's read Interlochen Arts Camp, established in 1928 by Joseph E. Maddy, is a nonprofit organization that has been operating for 97 years, providing summer arts education for students in grades 3-12. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation valid through 2025, indicating compliance with industry standards for health and safety. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Interlochen Arts Camp has a strong online presence, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews for Interlochen Center for the Arts, with reviewers frequently praising the high quality of instruction, the beautiful campus, and the transformative artistic experiences. The camp offers overnight programs across various arts disciplines including music, theater, dance, visual arts, creative writing, and film. 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 8–18

Interlochen Arts Camp — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) 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: 1-week intensive $2,050; 2-week $5,250; 3-week $7,265; 4-week $8,300; 6-week $10,350.

Runs Residential (24-hour program), 9 sessions (1 one-week, 8 multi-week blocks), from Jun 20 to Aug 9.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Session 1 - One-Week Intensives Jun 20 – 26, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 1 - Two-Week Art Camps Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2026 · 2 weeks
  • Session 1 - Three-Week Art Camps Jun 28 – Jul 18, 2026 · 3 weeks
  • Session 1 - Four-Week Art Camps Jun 28 – Jul 24, 2026 · 4 weeks
  • Session 1 - Six-Week Art Camps Jun 28 – Aug 9, 2026 · 7 weeks
  • Session 2 - Two-Week Art Camps Jul 12 – 25, 2026 · 2 weeks
  • Session 2 - Four-Week Art Camps Jul 12 – Aug 8, 2026 · 4 weeks
  • Session 2 - Three-Week Art Camps Jul 19 – Aug 9, 2026 · 4 weeks
  • Session 3 - Two-Week Art Camps Jul 26 – Aug 8, 2026 · 2 weeks

↗ What parents like

  • Diverse arts programs
  • Beautiful lakeside campus

↘ Watch for

  • High cost
  • Audition/portfolio required

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Interlochen Arts Camp — Summer 2026 (Umbrella)

What ages does Interlochen Arts Camp — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) accept?
Interlochen Arts Camp — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) 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 — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) cost?
Interlochen Arts Camp — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) 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. 1-week intensive $2,050; 2-week $5,250; 3-week $7,265; 4-week $8,300; 6-week $10,350. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Interlochen Arts Camp — Summer 2026 (Umbrella)'s hours?
Interlochen Arts Camp — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) 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 — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) accredited?
Yes — Interlochen Arts Camp — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) 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 — Summer 2026 (Umbrella)?
Interlochen Arts Camp — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) 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 — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) provide lunch?
Interlochen Arts Camp — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) 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 — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) compare to other arts camps in Interlochen?
Interlochen Arts Camp — Summer 2026 (Umbrella) 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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