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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

Overview

Region

Twin Lake,

Michigan,

United States

Dates

program dates: Two week sessions June - August 2025

application deadline: First come first served

Faculty

2025 Instructors: Molly O'Roark, Kathryn Sloat, Erin Wood, Heaven Fan

Program summary

Blue Lake offers harpists of all levels the opportunity for intensive summer study in a traditional camp setting. Daily classes include private lessons, ensemble work, music theory, history, and individual practice time. Orchestral opportunities also available based on repertoire demands. The session concludes with a recital for friends and family. Enrollment is limited, pedal harps are provided. Merit and financial need scholarships available. For more, visit bluelake.org

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program details

Months

June, July, August

Length

2 weeks

Ages

11–13, 14–18

Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Harp type

Pedal, Lever

Accommodations

Cabin

Costs

$1,870 (tuition, room, board)

Residency options

All participants reside overnight

Financial aid

Full scholarships are available, Partial scholarships are available

Instruments

Harps are provided by the program

more about this program

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"

Additional info

Session 1 (June 25 – July 6) and Session 2 (July 9 – July 20) are for students who will be going into grades 9 – 12 next fall.  Session 3 (July 23 – August 3) and Session 4 (August 6 – August 17) are for students going into grades 7 – 9 next fall.

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