2023 Season
Summer Arts Camp
Four 1-week day camps at Macon Creek for 6th-12th graders featuring Instrumental Music, Theatre & Dance, Choral Arts and Visual Arts on a stunning campus with walking paths, a pond, expansive fields, a creek flowing through historic woods and outstanding faculty dedicated to art, innovation and sustainability.
We are unique.
Why Macon Creek?
interdisciplinary focus
- High quality performance values
- Learning about the intersection of the arts with media, science, technology and the environment
- Addressing issues important to youth today, like navigating peer relationships, social media, current events
activities unique to Macon creek
- Local History & Rural Rediscovery
- Beekeeping Basics
- Composting & Sustainable Gardening
- Exploring Ecosystems
- Science of Cooking
- Tunnel Tours & Creek Hikes
share our joy!
SO MUCH FUN for artists, young and old!
guest lectures in the arts
- Program-specific topics: Music Technology, Theatre Improv, Songwriting, Experiential Anatomy and more!
- The Arts & Engineering, Business, Urban Development and Healthcare
- Marketing, Digital Media & the Entertainment Industry
- Entrepreneurship: How to Have a Sustainable Career in the Arts
- Dealing with Performance Anxiety & Preparing for Auditions
- Mindfulness & the Creative Process
- The Value of Collaboration & Multimedia Performance
opportunities for adults & families
Evenings & Weekends
- Jam Session
- Karaoke
- Ukulele Club
- Arts & Crafts
- Charades Night
- Dance Party
Session 1
June 12 – 16, 2023
Instrumental Music
Camp Schedule (Google Calendar)
Will be posted in January 2023!
Camp Guide & Useful Links
Camp Fees
Instrumental Music Day Camp (per camper): $400 (apply before April 1, 2023); $475 (apply after March 31, 2023)
Application Fee (nonrefundable & applied to tuition): $50
Scholarships available through the Elizabeth Wilson Foundation (deadling is March 31st).
Eligibility
- Students entering 6th through 12th grade this summer.
- Students interested in full orchestra, chamber music, and jazz (instruments include: strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano, bass, drums).
- Intermediate to advanced players are welcome (not suitable for beginners).
Session 2
June 26 – 30, 2023
Theatre & Dance
Camp Schedule (Google Calendar)
Will be posted in January 2023!
Camp Guide & Useful Links
Camp Fees
Theatre & Dance Day Camp (per camper): $400 (apply before April 1, 2023); $475 (apply after March 31, 2023)
Application Fee (nonrefundable & applied to tuition): $50
Scholarships available through the Elizabeth Wilson Foundation (deadling is March 31st).
Eligibility
- Students entering 6th through 12th grade this summer.
- Theatre students interested in learning all aspects of theatre performance, including diction, stage direction and technical theatre OR
- Dance students interested in technique classes and choreography in a variety of dance styles.
- All experience levels are welcome.
Session 3
July 17 – 21, 2023
Choral Arts
Camp Schedule (Google Calendar)
Will be posted in January 2023!
Camp Guide & Useful Links
Camp Fees
Choral Music Day Camp (per camper): $400 (apply before April 1, 2023); $475 (apply after March 31, 2023)
Application Fee (nonrefundable & applied to tuition): $50
Scholarships available through the Elizabeth Wilson Foundation (deadling is March 31st).
Eligibility
- Students entering 6th through 12th grade this summer.
- Students interested in vocal technique and performance in choral, cabaret and musical theatre styles.
- Intermediate to advanced singers are welcome (not suitable for beginners).
Session 4
August 14 – 18, 2023
Visual Arts
Camp Schedule (Google Calendar)
Will be posted in January 2023!
Camp Guide & Useful Links
Camp Fees
Visual Arts Day Camp (per camper): $400 (apply before April 1, 2023); $475 (apply after March 31, 2023)
Application Fee (nonrefundable & applied to tuition): $50
Scholarships available.
Eligibility
- Students entering 6th through 12th grade this summer.
- Students interested in learning to work with textiles, ceramics, painting, writing, and exploring other media.
- All experience levels are welcome.