Interlochen Arts Camp

Interlochen Arts Camp, located in Interlochen, Michigan, is a renowned summer program offering intensive training in dance, visual arts, theatre, and music. It began in 1918 as a music camp for girls and evolved into the National Music Camp, eventually becoming affiliated with the University of Michigan.

The camp provides students from elementary through high school levels the opportunity to learn from professional musicians and artists. Daily performances by students, faculty, and guest artists are a highlight of the summer months. The Interlochen Center for the Arts also includes the Interlochen Arts Academy, a year-round high school, and a public radio station broadcasting arts programming. The camp is situated amidst a preserved stand of virgin white pines, adjacent to Interlochen State Park.1