Middle School Camp

Middle school students explore new arts and familiar ones by choosing from over 80 different classes offered in theater, dance, music, creative writing, visual arts, and Alaska Native arts taught by world-class faculty and grow in a supportive artistic community.

2027 CAMP DATES

June 13 – June 26

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

Spend the day taking 5 classes from world-class artists from around the country. Specialize or choose from a variety of classes in music, dance, visual arts, theater, creative writing, and Alaska Native arts. After classes, explore a variety of recreation activities from soccer to open mics to open studio time. Each evening, attend a live show put on by the faculty. On the weekend, show off your moves at 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 6-8 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Tuition
Overnight Student Tuition: $2575 (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 a 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
Thursday, June 24 at 7pm at the Sitka Performing Arts Center

Visual Arts Show, Writing, Music, Theater & Dance
Friday, June 25, 1-4pm on the Sitka Fine Arts Campus

Large Music Ensembles
Friday, June 25 at 7pm at the Sitka Performing Arts Center

Rock Band
Friday, June 25 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.

Middle 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.

Middle School Camp FAQs

We’ve put together a comprehensive FAQ section, which can be found here.

Sitka Fine Arts Camp Scholarships


This scholarship is for young people interested in attending Middle 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.

Our child went in expecting to grow in her French horn. She grew in that and beyond.

Her overall confidence is glowing from within after her first year at camp!

- STUDENT

My student made amazing relationships with both kids and instructors. He became more excited and aware of different art forms and was brave about trying new things.

- PARENT

I’ve discovered my passions here and met many friends along the way. SFAC is like another home to me and has made me more confident.

I’m much better at the arts I enjoy thanks to the classes I took. I love this place so much.

- STUDENT

My daughter gained independent thought and made friends as well as advanced her artistic skills. This was her first time away from home and she had a wonderful experience.

- PARENT

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