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Idyllwild Arts Summer Program

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Administrative Address:

   Idyllwild, California, USA
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The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program— since 1950 this annual tradition continues to offer rare opportunities for creative self-discovery in the arts. Every summer, more than 1,600 children, teens, and adults attend Idyllwild’s intensive workshops in the spectacular San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California, pursuing interests in creative writing, dance, film, music, theatre, and visual arts—and taught by some of America’s finest artists. Weeklong festivals and special programs, including our famed Native American Arts program, bring an added dimension and depth to specific artistic pursuits. The resulting experience is unforgettable, stimulating, and fun.


Camp Type:  Residential
Year Established: 1950
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 9 to 21 years old
Cost/Week: $1001.00-$2000.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): Idyllwild Arts Foundation
Camp Director(s): Steven Fraider
Nearest Large City: Los Angeles, CA
Off Season Rental: No
Accreditations ?
 WASC, CAIS, NAIS
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Creative Writing
Arts Camps: Ceramics
Arts Camps: Dance
Arts Camps: Drawing and Painting
Arts Camps: Music
Arts Camps: Performing Arts
Arts Camps: Pottery
Arts Camps: Theater
Arts Camps: Visual Arts

Special Accommodations:
Food Allergies,
Art Activities:
  •  Visual Arts

Adventure Activities:
  •  Hiking

Academic Activities:
  •  Creative Writing

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Talent Show

July 8-21, 2012, July 22-August 4, 2012, August 5-19, 2012






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