"Since 1950, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program has offered intensive courses in dance, music, theater, visual arts, and creative writing to students of all ages and abilities. Each summer, approximately 1,850 students visit the beautiful campus in the San Jacinto mountains of southern California. Students enroll in one course per session, which becomes the primary focus of their participation in the Summer Program. Professional artists and teachers work with students in a nurturing atmosphere that stresses strong educational and personal values along with outstanding achievement. Expectations of student behavior are based on respect for individuals, the arts, and education."

- Steven Fraider, Director of the Summer Program