High School Camp

The High School Camp at Sitka Fine Arts Camp offers a rigorous, immersive arts experience for motivated students ready to deepen their creative practice. Students work closely with world-class faculty, take creative risks, and develop confidence, independence, and a strong sense of artistic identity.

CAMP DATES

June 28 – July 12

A two-week immersive arts experience where students are surrounded by art and nature

Deepen your artistic practice and hone your skills across 5 classes taught by world-class artists from around the country in music, dance, visual arts, theater, creative writing, and Alaska Native arts. Outside of class, hang out with friends during recreation activities like soccer, open mic, or open studio time. Each evening, take in a live show put on by the faculty. On the weekend, attend the camp dance, explore the natural beauty of Sitka on local hikes, and relax at movie night. At the end of camp, share your work through live performance, a visual arts show, and a rock band concert.

Registration Info

Ages/Grades
For students currently enrolled in grades 9-12 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Tuition
Overnight Student Tuition: $2625 (includes $450 deposit)
​Day Student Tuition: $995 (includes $450 deposit)

Enrollment Checklist

  1. Review Parent Handbook

  2. Register & pay $450 deposit  (available January 1)

  3. Upload a photo of your student

  4. Request at Teacher Recommendation by emailing a teacher this google form due February 1  

  5. Book travel (out of town students only)

  6. Medical form due February 1

  7. Class Preference form (available 1/22) due February 1

  8. Class schedules emailed out February 22

  9. Half tuition due March 1

  10. Travel form due May 1 (overnight students only)

  11. Full tuition due May 1

Performances & Art Show 

Theater & Dance
Friday, July 9 at 7pm at the Sitka Performing Arts Center

Visual Arts Show, Writing, Music, Theater & Dance
Saturday, July 10, 1-4pm on the Sitka Fine Arts Campus

Large Music Ensembles
Saturday, July 10 at 7pm at the Sitka Performing Arts Center

Rock Band
Saturday, July 10 at 10pm at the Odess Theater

PDFs listing each class will be posted in May.

Travel Planning

Book your summer travel as soon as possible as flights fill up quickly. We’ve put together all the information you’ll need about how to plan your child’s trip.

Packing Lists

Packing for camp can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time families. To make it easier, we’ve created detailed packing lists for each session that outline what to bring—and what to leave at home—so campers can settle in quickly and focus on their experience.

Health & Wellness

What health services are available to students? SFAC partners with Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) for health care. SEARHC has a Primary Care Center, a full Community Access Hospital, an emergency room, and an urgent care center. SEARHC provides on-site nursing staff who dispense medications and address health concerns during meals and in the evening before bedtime. During off-hours SEARHC provides access to a 24/7 nurse line and a helpline offering mental health resources.​​

All SFAC policies stated are subject to change at any time as determined by SFAC staff, based on the needs of the organization to provide a safe, fun, and sustainable learning environment for our students.

High School Music Auditions

Auditions at the Sitka Fine Arts Camp are required for music ensembles. They help teachers learn about the abilities of the students and are also used to assign parts within the ensembles. Auditions do not exclude students from participating.

Auditions take place on the first day of camp. Students will receive information about audition locations at registration. Students who arrive on campus after auditions are over will have the opportunity to make up their auditions in the morning on the first day of classes.

High School Camp FAQs

We’ve put together a comprehensive FAQ section to answer the most common questions from parents and students.

Sitka Fine Arts Camp Scholarships

High School
This scholarship is for young people interested in attending High School Camp and would not be able to do so without financial support. Alaskan residents are given priority. This application requires submitting an audition or portfolio.

  • 2027 applications are available

  • Pre-registration deadline: December 1

  • Winter deadline: January 15

  • Applications are considered on a rolling basis after January 15.

It’s cool to be in an environment where my peers care as much as I do about developing our art.

- STUDENT

My student enjoyed being around so many creative like minded peers. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. 

She loved learning from the instructors because they are all working artists and professors.

She gained confidence to share her creative side including her writing and art.

- PARENT

The community here is by far the best part about camp. I’ve made lots of new friends, as well as connecting with old ones.

- STUDENT

With art programs being cut from high school, this is a great way to infuse it back into my student’s life in an intensive way each year.

It reminds her how much she loves the fine arts and gives her opportunities to try out new forms of art that otherwise might not be available to her.

- PARENT

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