Interlochen Arts Camp is a residential summer arts program held on a 1,200-acre campus in northern Michigan. Students in grades 6-12 from 49 countries and 52 US states and territories attend each summer for intensive training in one of seven disciplines: music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, dance, film & new media, or interdisciplinary arts. Sessions range from one week to six weeks, with multiple start dates. Need-based and merit-based financial aid is available to international and domestic students alike for sessions of two weeks or longer; 85% of students who applied for aid in 2025 received support. Full merit scholarships are available for qualifying instrumentalists through the Orchestral Scholars and Fennell Scholars programs.
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Interlochen Arts Camp
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About the Program
Eligibility
Open to students in grades 6-12 worldwide. Audition or portfolio required for most disciplines (2-week+ sessions). No prior professional experience required; students of all skill levels within the grade range are encouraged to apply.
Eligible Countries
All countries
How to Apply
Apply at interlochen.org. Submit application, $65 fee, and audition recording or portfolio depending on discipline. Financial aid applicants submit supporting documents.