Stories

Beautiful image of wooden steps leading down to a lake under a sunny sky.
Mental health at boarding school: Dr. Michael Kern describes Interlochen’s uniquely relational system

A young musician in a pale blue polo smiles as she holds her violin.
Going to one of the best music summer camps will change your life. Here’s how.

A visual arts student with long red hair works on a painting.
Is my child ready for boarding school?

A student in a black and red top stands smiling with her arm around her smiling teacher, who is wearing a white shirt.
“An amazing mentor”: Arts Academy grad shares story of how Interlochen’s arts faculty became like a second family to her

A student dressed in black leans against a bridge overlooking a cityscape at night.
From Beijing to the stately pines: Winter Wu helps international students find their place at Arts Academy

A young girl dressed in white holds up a nutcracker.
A leap into the unknown: How Dance major Jayla found friendship and focus at Interlochen

A smiling director poses with a clapperboard in front of camera equipment.
From reluctant actress to sought-after acting coach: Ria Pavia draws on her wide-ranging career to help others shine

MK Keso shares a presentation on Zambia at the Fall 2023 Interlochen Arts Academy Culture Fair.
Written in the stars: MK’s journey

A man scoops up a handful of earth.
Planting the seeds: Greenacres documentary project launches with research, exploration, and hands-on learning

A well-dressed man and woman gaze into the camera for a professional headshot together.
Nathan and Julie Gunn: A Musical Power Couple Comes to Interlochen