Shell Lake Arts Center Summer Camps

Shell Lake Arts Center Summer Camps includes Jazz Session I, Jazz Session II, Jazz Combo, Music Production Session I, Music Production Session II, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Singer/Songwriter, Clarinet, Concert Band, Adult Mini Sessions, Piano, Filmmaking, Rock Band, Show Choir, Drumset, and Guitar & Bass. Upcoming sessions are listed for June 6-11, June 13-18, June 20-25, June 27-July 2, July 6-9, July 11-16, July 18-23, and July 25-30, 2027.

Programs

• Adult Mini Sessions — More information to come!
• Jazz Session I
• Music Production Session I
• Jazz Session II
• Jazz Combo
• Music Production Session II
• Saxophone
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Singer/Songwriter
• Clarinet
• Concert Band

At a glance

• Current session: June 6-11 Adult Mini Sessions (Jun 6–Jun 11, 2027); June 13-18 Jazz Session I, Music Production Session I (Jun 13–Jun 18, 2027); June 20-25 Jazz Session II, Jazz Combo, Music Production Session II, Saxophone (Jun 20–Jun 25, 2027); June 27-July 2 Trumpet, Trombone, Singer/Songwriter, Clarinet (Jun 27–Jul 2, 2027); July 6-9 Adult Mini Sessions (Jul 6–Jul 9, 2027); July 11-16 Concert Band, Piano, Filmmaking (Jul 11–Jul 16, 2027); July 18-23 Rock Band (Jul 18–Jul 23, 2027); July 25-30 Show Choir, Drumset, Guitar & Bass (Jul 25–Jul 30, 2027)

About the provider

The program says its mission is accelerating learning, strengthening community connections, and championing teaching. It also states 24 known faculty and alumni Grammy Awards, and that students have come from 49 states and over 20 counties. Scholarships are made possible by family and friends, community partners, and school organizations, and volunteer support is used for programming throughout the year.

• Early Bird Discount — $200 off tuition for all Residential Campers and $50 off for all Commuter Campers

Early Bird Discount October 1-December 31, 2026; discount will be manually applied.

What families say

“Thanks to everyone who made my week amazing! I learned so much, and I had LOTS of fun! The best thing that happened to me this week was learning skills to improve myself, not only as a musician, but as a person!” — Concert Band Student

“Shell Lake Jazz Camp was one of the most important experiences in my musical life. The faculty is absolutely top notch, and they really care that the students not only grow musically, but have a great time as well! I will always have wonderful memories about my times at Shell Lake!” — Andrew Fockel, PercussionDrummer with bassist Kyle Eastwood’s group

Last updated November 6, 2026.