2022 Summer Programs registration is open for Kids Programs & Teen Programs for ages 5-18. These programs will run from July 3 to July 30, 2022. Our programs are filling up fast, so please apply soon if there is availability in the program of your choice. We have both residential and day programs options and our program offerings include one-, two-, and four-week sessions.
Junior Artists
Igniting the Creative Spark (ages 9–13)
Junior Artists workshops provide life-changing experiences for middle school-aged kids eager to unleash their creative spirits. Junior Artists learn and explore in a positive environment and develop their individual creative expressions. Students will immerse themselves in art while professional artist-instructors guide their intensive, hands-on experiences. The low student-to-teacher ratio – 9:1 or better — ensures individual attention and support. Junior Artists will find meaningful inspiration and new ways to tap their limitless creative possibilities.
Children’s Center
Inspiring Art in Children (ages 5–8)
Children’s Center offerings provide a nurturing environment for children to explore creativity and performance. Professional artist-educators spark students to discover the joy of self-expression. The Children’s Center faculty provide technical instruction balanced with strong encouragement and inspiration.
If you have any questions or need assistance please call 1.951.468.7265 or email summer@idyllwildarts.org
FAQ’s
Register and make payments online at www.idyllwildarts.org/register. We accept VISA, American Express, Discover or MasterCard. Completed applications must include the $50 application fee and the per-course deposit to ensure placement. The deposit is applied toward tuition. If you are applying for financial aid, we encourage you to register early. If you cannot afford to pay the deposit, you can choose “Pay by Check” and your application will remain in Applied status. Your enrollment will not be confirmed until a scholarship is awarded or a deposit is paid. Scholarship applications in applied status will still be required to pay the $50 application fee.
Enrollment status is confirmed upon payment of application fee and deposit. Enrollment (class placement) is not guaranteed until the balance is paid in full. Auditioned workshops also require acceptance before enrollment is confirmed.
The complete balance is due at least 30 days before class begins; a $100 late fee will be assessed to past due accounts.
Click here for the updated Summer 2022 Enrollment Agreement.
Below is a breakdown of our Teen & Kids Program costs based on the length of the program.
| PROGRAM | **APPLICATION FEE | HEALTH & SAFETY FEE | LAB FEES | RESIDENT TUITION 2022 | DAY TUITION 2022 |
| Multi-Arts | $50 per Summer Season | $30 | $30 | NA | $410 |
| 1 week* | $75 | Varies per program | $1,680 | $990 | |
| 2 weeks* | $150 | $3,380 | $1,980 | ||
| 4 weeks* | $300 | $5,800 | $2,990 |
*Pricing for Teens & Kids Programs for ages 9 – 18.
**Application Fee:
There is a nonrefundable $50 application fee. Only one application fee is charged per summer season, per person. If you enroll in more than one program, you will not be charged a second application fee.
Health & Safety Fee:
The Health and Safety Fee is $75 per week. Idyllwild Arts has a professional Health Care center on site and trained staff are available 24 hours per day.
Lab Fees:
Lab Fees cover the materials and supplies necessary for each student to participate in the program. The Lab Fee varies from program to program based on the amount of materials and supplies provided to the students. Please see the course description for the cost per program. You may still need to purchase and bring additional materials not covered by this fee for your program.
Residential tuition covers all meals, housing, and the intensive or workshop, program instruction, concerts, student performances, student life, private instruction, and art showings. Residential options are only available to students who are at least 10 years of age at the time of the program.
Day tuition covers lunch, intensive or workshop, program instruction, concerts, student performances, student life, private instruction, and art showings.
Campus Facilities and Services
The campus features several residence halls/dormitories and a large dining hall. The Health Center, The Krone Library, campus bookstore and laundry facilities are also available for summer students. Indoor and outdoor art studios and exhibition areas include the Parks Exhibition Center and the Eymann Sculpture Garden. Performance halls include the William M. Lowman Concert Hall, IAF Theater, Stephens Recital Hall, Holmes Amphitheatre, and the Junior Players Theater. Dance studios, rehearsal halls, film studio and practice rooms are located across the campus.
Food Service and Dietary Accommodations
Food service is provided by CulinArt Dining Services. Whenever possible, CulinArt caters to specific student needs and student food preferences (e.g., vegetarian, food allergies, etc.). Our dining hall staff are used to dealing with specific diets, it is the same staff who feed the 300 teenagers that attend the Idyllwild Arts Academy for 9 months out of the year. There are always vegan and vegetarian options and gluten-free choices as well.
- Healthy hot and cold options for each meal
- Fruit and salad bar
- Gluten-free options (students will need to ask for these)
- Vegetarian options
- Allergens like nuts, honey, etc. consistently posted for meal selections
- Hot and cold beverage station
How do I let Idyllwild Arts know about my child’s food allergies and dietary restrictions?
All campers are required to complete a Health History Form, this form will ask about allergies and any other medical conditions the nursing staff will need to know. Any food allergy information will be given to our Dining hall. Our dining hall is able to accommodate these dietary needs.
Health Center & Services
See Idyllwild Arts Health Center and Services page for information.
Mail
Students may send outgoing mail from the school. Mail for Kids and Teens is delivered to dorm offices Monday through Friday, and students can stop by during office hours to collect mail and packages. Postage stamps are available at the campus bookstore or the campus mailroom.
All student mail should be addressed to:
(Student’s Name)
Dormitory name and room number
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
P.O. Box 1682
Idyllwild, CA 92549
UPS and FedEx packages should be sent to:
(Student’s Name)
Dormitory name and room number
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
52500 Temecula Drive
Idyllwild, CA 92549
UPS and FedEx pick up and deliver packages daily. If students need to ship belongings, they may do so in the mail center across the street from Nelson Dining Hall.
Student Book Store
There is a student store on campus that sells books, snacks, clothing and apparel, personal supplies, water bottles, school, and art supplies, Idyllwild Arts memorabilia, and more.
Student I.D. Badges
All students and employees are issued an ID card which must be worn on a lanyard or clipped to their clothes and clearly visible any time they are outside of their dorm.
The current health crisis is ever-changing and best practices for safety are constantly evolving. At this time, we anticipate the following processes to help keep students safe. Guidance from state and local authorities will determine actual policies in Summer 2022.
We ask that students start exercising increased precautions (stay at home as much as possible, wear masks in public spaces, increased hygiene practices) two weeks before arriving on campus, and to continue to exercise as many precautions as possible while traveling to Idyllwild. Other safety regulations include:
- Requiring students to either provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID test results before arrival to campus. More detail to be provided closer to the start of the program.
- Holding smaller classes in well ventilated or outdoor spaces.
- Three students per dorm room.
- Staggering Dining Hall meal times to accommodate smaller groups of students at a time.
- Daily Health Symptom screenings.
- Social distancing rules and wearing masks at all times on campus.
Students who do not follow all health and safety guidelines will be subject to school discipline, up to and including being immediately dismissed from the program and sent home.
Due to the increased cost of running programs during the pandemic, we will not be offering marketing-based discounts. The Honor Ensemble Discount will still be available – more details coming soon. Scholarships are still available based on financial need.
Click here to learn more about scholarships for kids and teens. Updated information about scholarships for adult students is coming soon.
Click here to see the “What to Bring” list for kids programs.
Yes, Idyllwild Arts offers Airport pickup and drop off. Click here for more information on Airport Pickup and Drop costs and General Travel Guidelines.
Click here for our Teen Programs FAQ, which has even more common questions and information about Summer 2022.
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