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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

Overview

Region

Twin Lake,

Michigan,

United States

Dates

program dates: Two week sessions June - August 2023

application deadline: First come first served

Faculty

2024 Instructors: Molly O'Roark, Kathryn Sloat

Program summary

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp offers harpists of all levels the opportunity for intensive summer study in a traditional camp environment. Daily classes include private lessons, ensemble skills, theory, history, and practice time, & the session concludes with a performance for friends and family. Enrollment is limited, & pedal harps are provided. Blue Lake is committed to careful health practices for the summer season. For more information, visit www.bluelake.org

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program details

In-person/online options

In-person only

Months

June, July, August

Length

2 weeks

Ages

11–13, 14–18

Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Harp type

Pedal, Lever

Instruments

Harps are provided by the program

Accommodations

Cabin

Costs

$1,875 (tuition, room, board)

Residency options

All participants reside overnight

Financial aid

Partial scholarships are available

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

What makes this camp experience unique is:

"Students who are enthusiastic about harp and are looking for a traditional camp experience"

This camp is perfect for:

"A balance of quality arts education with traditional camp fun in a beautiful wilderness environment"

Students come back year after year for our camp's:

"Welcoming atmosphere, camp fun, and the opportunity to study with other students who enjoy the arts"

Session 1 (June 26 – July 7) and Session 2 (July 10 – July 21) are for students who will be going into grades 9 – 12 next fall.  Session 3 (July 24 – August 4) and Session 4 (August 7 – August 18) are for students going into grades 7 – 9 next fall.