Idyllwild Arts Summer Program

Sincer 1950, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program, formerly known as ISOMATA, has offered intensive workshops in the visual and performing arts to students of all ages and abilities. Our 205-acre campus is located in the spectacular San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California, an easy 2-hour drive from Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. Programs are offered based on age. The Children's Center, ages 9-12, has one and two week courses in music, theatre, and visual arts. The Junior Artists Center, ages 11-13, offers two week courses in theatre, visual arts and creative writing. The Youth Arts Center, ages 13-18, offers two and three week courses in dance, film, music, theatre and creative writing. The Adult Arts Center, for students at least 19 years of age and older, offers courses and workshops in a wide range of visual arts and writing, ranging in length from two days to two weeks.

Imagine a high school that has perfected the art of arts education. It's Idyllwild Arts Academy, a close-knit, working community of students and teachers whose passion for the arts is balanced by a dedication to learning. Idyllwild Arts offers a disciplined college preparatory program for grades 9-12 and post-graduates—along with world-class training in creative writing, dance, film & video, interdisciplinary arts, music, theatre and visual art.

The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program— for nearly 60 years, this annual tradition continues to offer rare opportunities for creative self-discovery in the arts. Every summer, more than 1,900 children, teens, and adults attend Idyllwild Arts' workshops under the pines, pursuing interests in creative writing, dance, music, theatre and visual art - and taught by some of America's finest artists. Weeklong festivals and special programs, including our famed Native American Arts program, bring an added dimension and depth to specific artistic pursuits.

Please Call: 951-659-2171

Please Call: 951-659-2171