July 14 - August 24, 2010
Don Flickinger, Director
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp offers a unique setting in which to enjoy your choice of art or music making and the Michigan outdoors in the natural surroundings of a State Forest. Blue Lake strives to maintain an atmosphere where students young and not so young who want to learn may do so in an environment which encourages creativity and recognizes the importance of the individual. Adult Campers are accepted at whatever their proficiency level may be and are encouraged to grow. Faculty and staff strive to motivate campers and share with them the joy of achievement in the fine arts. Enthusiasm is contagious as campers participate and enjoy.
Adult Arts Summer Programs
Most adult programming at Blue Lake consists of four-day specialty mini camps providing multiple daily instruction sessions, meals with faculty and participants, performance outlets, admittance at major evening arts activities, and access to an unlimited variety of recreational activities in the area. Sharing ideas, background, and skills is always a highlight of adult camper life.
For a free catalog and application form, please call Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp at 1-800-221-3796. Go to application to download the pdf now. If your Internet Browser doesn't recognize pdf documents, you may download the Adobe Reader 8.1.1 from Adobe by clicking on the icon to the right.
Blue Lake's Campus
Blue Lake is located north of Muskegon, Michigan, in the Manistee National Forest and on the shore of Little Blue Lake. The campus is situated in the middle of 1,200 acres of preserved forest containing large white and red pine, oak, and maple trees. Camp Niblock, the camp area for Adult Programming, is currently in the process of developing facilities, and campsites, for Adult Campers.
Session Schedules
All programs begin with Check-in at 3:00pm, followed by orientation, first class session, and a social gathering. Regular classes begin first thing in the morning each day and continue through the afternoon, with appropriate breaks for meals, recreation, rest, and evening activities. Camp concludes with a final performance or exhibit. Participants may depart by approximately 3:00 - 4:00pm or choose to stay for the camp's performance of the evening.
On the Air
Blue Lake Public Radio, WBLV 90.3 in Muskegon & WBLU 88.9 in Grand Rapids, is located on the campus of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Campers often have the opportunity to attend live broadcasts at Stewart Music Shell.
Camp Niblock Improvements
Our “Camp Niblock” — designed specifically for our adult arts programs — will continue to grow this season. The existing facility is air conditioned and will continue to be improved as our programs continue to grow. This is just the beginning of Camp Niblock and adult arts programming, with much more to come in the future!
Tuition
$200 (Includes instruction and meals for duration of session). All applications must be accompanied by a $75 non-refundable registration fee, which is applied to the basic fee. Balance of the fee must be paid 30 days prior to the first day of the session to be attended. If written notice to withdraw arrives 10 working days before the opening of the session, all payments made, less the $75 deposit, will be considered for refund.
Accommodations
Accommodations for participants are available in the White Lake and Muskegon areas. Lists of hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds will be sent upon enrollment. We strongly recommend early reservations as our area is known for summer tourism. (Ask about discounts for Blue Lake participants when you make your reservation). Also, Blue Lake offers a small camping area for small self-contained travel trailers.
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Meals
All meals during the session are included in the instructional fee. Participants dine with Blue Lake instructional faculty in Kresge Lodge. Spouses of camp participants can purchase a meal package for a $50 fee. See application for further details.
Health Facilities
The Health Lodge provides first-aid care for all campers and deals with any emergencies which may occur. A camp nurse and other certified personnel are available 24 hours a day to assist participants with any medical needs that may arise. Med-center and hospital care are available 15 minutes from the camp. A health history form is required of participants and will be mailed upon enrollment.
Go to Health Lodge Campaign to help build our new health lodge!
Camp Uniform
A camp uniform is worn by all participants. The official camp uniform shirt is a light blue cotton/polyester knit polo with collar and short sleeves and must be purchased in the camp store upon arrival. The remainder of the uniform consists of navy blue slacks, jeans, skirt, or shorts. Details will be sent upon enrollment.
Camp Policies
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp expects all participants in all programs to abide by the camp policies. Smoking is prohibited throughout central camp and any public facilities on camp. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited throughout central camp. Pets are not allowed on camp. Blue Lake encourages low impact camping and preservation of our environment —camping and campfires are permitted in designated areas only. Participants are required to wear the uniform during classes and while on central camp.
Where is Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp?
Blue Lake is located north of Muskegon, Michigan, in the Manistee National Forest and on the shore of Little Blue Lake. The campus is situated in the middle of 1,200 acres of preserved forest and offers a unique setting for our adult beginner camp. Blue Lake strives to maintain an atmosphere where students young and not so young who want to learn may do so in an environment which encourages creativity and recognizes the importance of the individual. Participants will enjoy classes indoors in Blue Lake's recently completed Student Arts Center. Adult Campers are accepted at whatever their proficiency level may be and are encouraged to grow. Faculty and staff strive to motivate campers and share with them the joy of achievement in the fine arts. Enthusiasm is contagious as campers of all ages participate and enjoy.
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