La Sierra Creative Arts Camp

La Sierra Creative Arts Camp offers concert band, symphonic band, orchestra, jazz band, small ensembles, master classes, student recitals, and private lessons. The camp is a week-long program, and each day includes rehearsals with the main ensemble, master classes, sectionals, recreation time, small breaks, and evening activities. Jazz bands meet every day for those who make it into one of the jazz bands.

Programs

• Concert Band
• Symphonic Band
• Orchestra
• Jazz Band
• Small Ensembles
• Master Classes
• Student Recitals
• Private Lessons

At a glance

• Ages: 11–18 years old
• General schedule: Week-long camp. Each day includes rehearsals with the main ensemble, master classes, sectionals, recreation time, small breaks, and evening activities. Jazz bands meet every day for those who make it into one of the jazz bands.

About the provider

La Sierra was formed in 1966. The mission statement says the camp combines extraordinary musical experience with outdoor adventure and aims to offer a quality musical experience each summer for young musicians from 6th to 12th grades. The leadership team includes Susan Burley, Scott Downs, Joseph Sosa, Dr. Otto Lee, Evan Hamada, Grace Sledd, Theresia Gaffney, Brandon Muhawii, Tim Shaghoian, Michael Gutierrez, Michael Neufeld, Mckenna Reeve, Trevor Jarret, Elijah Avila, Taylor Hamilton, Conner Sanchez, Marisol Jarrett, and Ren Burley.

La Sierra is currently held at the Scicon campus, National Forest above Porterville. Campers will participate in concert band, symphonic band, or orchestra, with opportunities to also participate in jazz band, small ensembles, master classes, student recitals, and private lessons. Recreational activities include cabin competitions, skit night, and the Friday dance. Cabins are mostly configured by age, but roommate requests are accommodated as much as possible. Campers may receive mail at camp. The camp is for young musicians from 6th to 12th grades.

Last updated October 12, 2026.