Arts
Interlochen Arts Camp
Interlochen is a 1, 3 or 6 weeks for high school students residential program run by Interlochen Center for the Arts. Open to: grades 3 to 12, with high school programs for grades 9 to 12.
- Application deadline
- Priority deadline January
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- See details
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 1, 3 or 6 weeks for high school students
- Residential
What students do
Students live at camp and study one arts area such as music, theatre, dance, creative writing, film or visual arts. Days are spent in classes, rehearsals and performances.
- Music
- Theatre
- Dance
- Creative writing
- Visual arts
Key facts
- Run by
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
- Where
- Interlochen, MI (residential)
- Who can apply
- Grades 3 to 12, with high school programs for grades 9 to 12
- Dates
- One-week intensives June 19 to 25; three-week sessions June 27 to July 17 and July 18 to August 8; six-week session June 27 to August 8, 2027
- Cost
- 2027 tuition: $2,125 (1 week), $5,300 (2 weeks), $7,550 (3 weeks), $8,400 (4 weeks), $10,500 (6 weeks); $65 application fee
- Deadline
- Priority deadline January 15, 2027Application opens September 1, 2026.
What the application asks for
- Portfolio or audition
- Application fee
$65 non-refundable application fee, plus an audition or portfolio for some programs.
How a mentor helps with your Interlochen application
- Decide whether Interlochen fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
Email me the Interlochen deadlines and requirements
A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
Similar programs
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTIBoston University College of Fine Arts | Lenox, MAResidential | Ages 14 to 20 (Young Artists Programs ages 14 to 19) | Paid, aid available | January 19, 2027 |
| CAED/Architecture Summer Career WorkshopCal Poly College of Architecture and Environmental Design | San Luis Obispo, CAResidential or commuter | High school students at least 16 years old | Paid, aid available | Not posted |
| CMU Pre-College ArchitectureCarnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PAResidential or commuter | Current high school sophomores and juniors | Paid, aid available | March 1, 2027 (February 1, 2027 for scholarship consideration) |
| CMU Pre-College ArtCarnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PAResidential or commuter | Current high school sophomores and juniors | Paid, aid available | March 1, 2027 (February 1, 2027 for scholarship consideration) |
| CMU Pre-College DesignCarnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PAResidential or commuter | Current high school sophomores and juniors | Paid, aid available | March 1, 2027 (February 1, 2027 for scholarship consideration) |
| CMU Pre-College DramaCarnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PAResidential or commuter | Current high school sophomores and juniors | Paid, aid available | March 1, 2027 (February 1, 2027 for scholarship consideration) |
Frequently asked questions
When is the Interlochen application deadline?
The deadline is Priority deadline January 15, 2027. The application opens September 1, 2026.
How much does Interlochen cost?
2027 tuition: $2,125 (1 week), $5,300 (2 weeks), $7,550 (3 weeks), $8,400 (4 weeks), $10,500 (6 weeks); $65 application fee. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to Interlochen?
Grades 3 to 12, with high school programs for grades 9 to 12.
What does the Interlochen application require?
Portfolio or audition, Application fee. $65 non-refundable application fee, plus an audition or portfolio for some programs.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
