Kids

Immerse your child in the art of dance with weekly ballet classes. This is a student-led program, created through the Expop Challenge and has been developed over several months with mentorship from Harvard professionals. Whether your child has danced before or is stepping into the studio for the very first time, our goal is to build confidence, coordination, and a genuine love for movement in a supportive and encouraging environment.

This intensive is designed for serious ballet students who wish to fully immerse themselves in ballet for a week, improving technique and receiving coaching throughout. The session will conclude with a culmination performance in which each student will have the opportunity to perform a classical or contemporary ballet solo.

*This is a Teen program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.

This immersive jazz clinic boasts dynamic mentorship from world renowned faculty, including side-by-sides in rehearsals, intimate masterclasses, and a faculty concert series that highlights both the tradition and shape of jazz to come.

*This is a Teen program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.

This week-long program is designed to introduce students to new, bold, and unconventional ways of creating three-dimensional art. Young artists will discover the joy of making one-of-a-kind designs, exploring their creativity through texture, form, and imagination.

*This is a Junior Artists program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.

This exciting two-week program is designed for enthusiastic and motivated actors, both newcomers and seasoned performers alike! All are welcome, and we have something for everyone. The culminating performance will be inclusive of all levels of experience and talents. 

*This is a Junior Artists program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.

Focus on the fundamentals of becoming a complete dancer without the pressure of an audition! Immerse yourself in the art of dance with daily classes in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre Dance, and Choreography. This program is for students with at least 1-2 years of dance experience, but who do not feel ready for an auditioned program.

Note: Students aged 12-17 with additional experience should look at our more advanced Dance Intensive workshop, which does require an audition.

*This is a Junior Artists program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.

Discover the beauty of the mountains as your creativity comes alive in the forest. Each day, you’ll spend half your time learning the fundamentals of drawing, exploring traditional techniques that will help you see the world in new ways. The other half of the day will be dedicated to sculpture, where you’ll design and build imaginative three-dimensional artworks inspired by nature and your own creativity.

*This is a Junior Artists program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.

Get a hands-on introduction to the technical and creative foundations of  black-and-white photography. Using a pinhole camera, 35mm camera, and large-format 4×5 camera, you’ll learn how to control exposure through aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. You’ll shoot on black-and-white film, process it by hand using traditional chemical methods, and produce gelatin silver prints in the darkroom. Along the way, you’ll develop a working knowledge of light metering, depth of field, and contrast control. 

*This is a Junior Artists program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.

Perfect both for musicians who have songwriting experience and want to learn more and those who are just starting out, this exciting summer music program will teach you new skills and techniques to rapidly improve your craft. Students should have basic knowledge of a chordal instrument (piano, guitar, ukulele, etc) and the willingness to sing along!

*This is a Teen program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind summer music camp experience in this innovative intensive for strings and piano. Centered around individual lessons, masterclasses, chamber music, and ensemble work, this program is for late-elementary and middle school students who want to build on the skills they’ve learned throughout the school year, led by Idyllwild Arts Academy instructors and seasoned professional musicians.

*This is a Junior Artists program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.

Explore digital fabrication, rapid prototyping, and hands-on design through projects that blend art, technology, and imagination. No prior experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to build, experiment, and innovate.

*This is a Junior Artists program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.

This intensive is designed for serious commercial dance students who wish to fully immerse themselves in dance and performance for a week working on improving their dance technique and performance/audition skills. Students will have daily classes of Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Dance Conditioning.

*This is a Teen program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.