Saturday, June 28–Friday,
July 4
Discover the Formula for
a Great Family Vacation!
Families who are looking for a vacation that combines
the arts, the outdoors and a liberal dose of fun need
look no further. Idyllwild Arts Family Camp is the answer.
For seven days and six nights put yourself in our hands.
No cooking, no cleaning, no driving, no hassles. We will
teach you, entertain you and laugh with you. Set your
own pace. You can fill your days with classes and activities,
hiking, swimming and dancing. Or, you can sit around the
pool (or under a giant cedar) and catch up on your reading.
We think you’ll wind up doing all of the above during
your week at Family Camp.
In the evenings, there will be a variety of activities,
possibly including concerts, lectures, folkdancing, campfires
and games. Evening time is family time, a chance to reconnect
with the kids and share some fun together. Your week in
Idyllwild culminates with a Family Talent Show in which
you and your family play the leading roles.
Come one, come all! But don’t wait too long, SPACE
IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.
A limited number of families will have the opportunity
to experience Family Camp. Sign up today!
Saturday, June 28–Friday, July 4
Setting
Idyllwild Arts is located on the western slopes of the
San Jacinto Mtns. in Southern California. Nestled at the
5000’ level, the 205-acre campus is a naturally
beautiful setting with clean air, alpine forests, mountain
meadows, and singing Strawberry Creek. Idyllwild is a
21/2 hour drive from Los Angeles or San Diego. Although
there is no public transportation to Idyllwild, it is
easily accessible by means of California’s excellent
freeway and state highway systems. Transportation service
to and from Idyllwild can be provided by Idyllwild Arts
from the Palm Springs or Ontario airports.
Our campus has many fine facilities for the pleasure of
our guests. Indoor and outdoor theaters, well-equipped
art studios, dance studios and two dozen practice rooms,
all equipped with fine pianos, are available for instruction
and individual work. A variety of comfortable, newly-refurbished
lodgings and a homey dining hall help to put guests at
ease from the moment they arrive on the campus
Who can attend?
The whole family is welcome at Family Camp. Parents, children,
grandparents, uncles, cousins and aunts will all enjoy
a great week. Single parent families and couples without
children are also welcome. Children under three are welcome,
of course, but they remain your responsibility.
Staff
In addition to our excellent year-round staff, 50 summer
staffers, college students and recent graduates, will
serve you during your stay. You can be sure that these
young people are among the most outstanding and creative
in our country today. They are selected on the basis of
their experience working with children and in the arts,
both as teachers and performers.
General Information
Please note: Family Camp runs from Noon Saturday to Noon
Friday. Friday lunch is included. Room check-out time
is 11 a.m. Friday.
Reservation requests for partial stays are not accepted.
Rates cannot be adjusted for family members arriving late,
leaving early or missing meals.
Fees include all lodging, meals and activities. Bookstore,
snack bar and staff gratuity are not included
Lodging
Accommodations are in Pierson and MacNeal Hall, the school’s
newest and most comfortable lodging facilities. Rooms
are bright and airy, and have private bathrooms with showers.
Choose the economical One-Room option and save money,
or spread out into the Two-Room option for more space
and privacy. Daily maid service means you don’t
have to worry about making beds or other mundane household
chores.
Meals
Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style and include unlimited helpings of wholesome goodies: fruit, yogurt, cereal, pancakes, eggs, waffles, and juices for breakfast; soups, salad bar, sandwiches and hot entrees for lunch.
In the late afternoons, beer, wine, soft drinks and munchies are provided to help you recover from the rigors of your daytime activities. Dinners are special meals at Family Camp. From informal barbecues to buffets, each evening will be an adventure in dining.
Outdoors and Wilderness
Each day will offer a choice of hikes and activities ranging from easy walks to all-day excursions in the San Jacinto Wilderness. Along the way, you’ll learn about the indigenous flora and fauna of the area, and discuss issues important to the environment. Bring your day pack or fanny pack and we’ll load you up with enough nutritious yummies to keep your fires stoked throughout the hike.
Bookstore & Exhibit Center
Native American crafts and jewelry, posters, books, camp clothing and sundries are for sale in the Todd Center/Bookstore and the Parks Exhibition Center. Remember your week at Family Camp by keeping warm in your Idyllwild Arts sweats during the chilly winter months.
