2026 Sessions
Session 1:
June 24 – July 5
Grades 9 – 12 (Central Camp)
Grades 7 – 8 (Camp Bernstein)
Session 2:
July 8 – July 19
Grades 9 – 12 (Central Camp)
Grades 7 – 8 (Camp Bernstein)
Session 3:
July 22 – August 2
Grades 7 – 9 (Central Camp)
Grades 5 – 7 (Camp Bernstein)
Session 4:
August 5 – August 16
Grades 7 – 9 (Central Camp)
Grades 5 – 7 (Camp Bernstein)
All-State / Honors Scholarship Program
The Honors Scholarship Program awards camp tuition assistance to students who have achieved membership in their home state’s All-State or Honors Ensembles. There is no deadline for Honors Scholarship applications. However, camp enrollment is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
A Blue Lake scholarship award does not guarantee or reserve enrollment for a student. A camp application, which includes payment authorization for a $295 deposit, must be confirmed by Blue Lake’s Admissions Office in order to be fully enrolled. The application and deposit may be submitted prior to or after you receive notification of a scholarship.
Prepare to Apply
Students will be notified by U.S. mail if a scholarship has been awarded. It is up to the parent to then enroll in camp by the deadline indicated in the award letter. If you do not enroll by this deadline, the scholarship will expire and will be awarded to another candidate. A student receiving a Blue Lake scholarship is not automatically registered in a camp session. A camp application, which includes payment authorization for a $275 deposit, must be confirmed by Blue Lake Admissions in order to be enrolled. If you have questions, please contact the Scholarship Office at scholarships@bluelake.org or 800-221-3796 ext. 202.
Audition/Portfolio Requirements
Instrumentalists: include a current solo or etude (accompanied or unaccompanied), or an excerpt from your current orchestra, band, or jazz band music (your teacher can help you select an appropriate section). Include three major or minor scales demonstrating the best of your range and abilities.
Percussionists: your solo, etude, or excerpt should be performed on snare or a mallet keyboard instrument. Scales should be demonstrated on a mallet instrument.
Note: Guitar and soprano sax are not eligible for Merit Scholarships.
A short series of vocal warm-ups demonstrating vocal range, and a prepared solo (accompanied or unaccompanied).
Brief monologue of your choice 1-2 minutes in length; and a musical excerpt if auditioning for Musical Theater.
A brief classical or contemporary combination 1-2 minutes in length, along with demonstrations of 1st arabesque en l’air, la seconde position tendue a terre and en l’air, and the following combinations: adage, pirouette, and petite allegro. Make sure the dancer’s body stays in the video frame at all times.
Portfolio review includes photos of three to five original works. Include a variety of media if possible.
Portfolio review includes samples of three to five original works. Include a variety of genres if possible.
Prepare your file for upload
If you are not auditioning in-person for a Blue Lake Scholarship representative, prepare your file for upload:
- Accepted file formats: mp4, mov, avi, mkv, wmv, pdf, jpg, png, heic
- Maximum file size: 550MB
- Submit only necessary criteria: You may upload 1-5 files
- Name your files: ArtsDiscipline-Description ex: Violin-Audition, Flute-Scales, Art-PieceName
Instrumental, voice, theater, and dance auditions: At the beginning of each video, state your first and last name, along with your age and arts discipline. For example: “My name is Renee Fleming, I am 14 years old, and I am a vocalist.” Do not use any form of editing or acoustic altering effects in your audition. Make sure your submission contains all required criteria for your audition.
Creative writing and art portfolio reviews: Make sure your presentation is clearly labeled with your artistic focus area and descriptive name. Make sure your submission contains all required criteria for your portfolio review.
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