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Past events

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Creative Writing Intensive: The Living Word

14 – 17

At a time when so much of our attention is subject to changing and invisible influences – social trends, cultural awakenings, a health crisis or two – we need skilled creative writers more than ever! In this workshop (for beginning and advanced writers), you’ll be able to explore poetry, storytelling, and many other genres. We may even influence the literary forms of the future!

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Dance Intensive

12 – 17*

This summer program focuses on the complete dancer. You will be submerged in the art of dance, with daily classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Musical Theatre Dance, and Choreography.

*Dance Intensive is a Teen program. Younger students will be matched with an older mentor to help them to navigate the campus, but will not be supervised as a Junior Artist.

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Theatre Intensive: The Play’s the Thing

14 – 17

In this intensive, students will develop various acting techniques and the skills needed to perform on stage. Our days will be filled with theater games and exercises, ensemble building/teamwork activities, professional vocal techniques, and—of course—rehearsals! Students will be cast in a play that will be produced and rehearsed over the course of the two weeks and performed for an audience of family and friends at the end of the camp.

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Musical Theatre Intensive

14 – 17

Looking to enhance your musical theatre skills in the artform you have come to love? Then the Musical Theatre Intensive is for you. This fast-paced theatre camp is designed for talented and aspiring musical theatre performers WITH MORE OF A FOCUS ON PROCESS RATHER THAN PRODUCT, although we will have a final showcase. A recorded audition is required for acceptance.

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Fashion Design Intensive

14 – 17

Immerse yourself in a thorough introduction to the exciting world of fashion design. This inspiring summer art camp is for all students interested in fashion.

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Filmmaking Intensive: Short Films from Script to Screen

14 – 17

This two-week program provides teenage artists the opportunity to use industry-standard equipment and software—including digital cinema cameras, professional lighting equipment, and advanced editing software—as they work with industry-experienced faculty and Acting for the Camera students to create short films that will premiere in a final culmination.

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Acting for the Camera Intensive

14 – 17

This transformational two-week class is fully integrated with the Filmmaking Intensive and allows beginning and advanced actors to deeply immerse themselves into the process of acting for the camera in the film world.

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Jazz In The Pines Student Clinic

13 – 17*

Jazz thrives and grows when it is passed unselfishly from generation to generation. Come to the Idyllwild Summer Jazz Intensive and learn from a generation of greats. This two-week session is built around giving students an exciting opportunity to learn from and see performances from Jazz greats in an intimate festival environment, a truly unique experience not offered at other camps.

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

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Songwriting Intensive

13 – 17*

Perfect for beginning to advanced songwriters, this exciting summer music program will teach you new skills and techniques to rapidly improve your craft. This two-week intensive is for students who have experience with songwriting and want to learn more, or students who are starting out. Students should have basic knowledge of a chordal instrument (piano, guitar, ukulele, etc) and the willingness to sing along!

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

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Drawing & Painting Intensive

14 – 17

Whether you are exploring a new interest in painting and drawing, or you consider yourself an experienced artist, this two week program will help you grow and gain confidence in your artistic abilities.

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Art Exploration: Find Your Passion

14 – 17

Whether or not you consider yourself an experienced artist, this summer art camp will help you grow and gain confidence. Students will complete 2D and 3D projects that incorporate color and design instruction, including sculpture, painting, drawing, basketry, creating musical instruments, fabric art, bookmaking, and found object assemblage.

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Ceramics: Clay Works Intensive

14 – 17

This studio-focused intensive summer art camp is a two-part 3D art experience designed to build your vocabulary in ceramics. An emphasis in both handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques will provide students with the opportunity to develop an array of skills in pottery and sculpture.

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Computer Game Design

14 – 17

Join our High School Game Design Bootcamp for two weeks of immersive game creation using Unity. Explore game design fundamentals, develop coding skills, and craft your own playable game – a perfect opportunity to unleash your creativity!

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Instrumental Artist’s Intensive

12 – 17*

The Idyllwild Arts Instrumental Artist’s Intensive offers a one of a kind opportunity for young artists to engage in a two-week deep dive into everything that a budding musician needs to shape a career in music and get an intimate look at what it’s like to be a part of the Idyllwild Arts Academy’s musical community. This comprehensive pre-professional artistic experience allows students to immerse themselves in all facets of music making: Chamber Music, Chamber Orchestra, Collaborative Work, and Solo Performance with opportunities to participate in a concerto competition and perform in front of an orchestra. Students will also participate in private lessons, masterclasses, and additional coaching opportunities, and select classes/workshops as available (ex. conducting, choir, excerpt class, etc.) throughout the program, as well as attend special performances by our seasoned faculty and special guests. An audition is required.

*Instrumental Artists Intensive is a Teen program. Younger students will be matched with an older ambassador to help them to navigate the campus, but will not be supervised as a Junior Artist.

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