Summer Institute for Creative Arts

The Summer Institute for the Creative Arts is held annually at the Wilder Deitz School for Creative Music, as a week-long day camp for youth aged 11 to 14. Students select from available options to form their own course of creative study, with each offering led by professionals in the creative arts. Any student who takes both consecutive weeks will receive a discount, and can select different courses for each week.

Light snacks will be available. Students should bring a bag lunch each day. Other required materials will depend on students’ course selections.

2024 Institute: Monday through Friday the weeks of August 5th and 12th, 9am to 3pm, at the Wilder Deitz School for Creative Music. $350 for one week, $600 for both weeks.

Sample Courses

Introduction to Cartooning

Elements of Game Design

The “Dangerous Book” Club