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)
Financial Need Scholarship Program
Blue Lake’s Financial Need Scholarship Program offers need-based scholarships for students who qualify by application and audition/portfolio review. Scholarships may vary depending on family need and availability of funding. There is no deadline for Financial Need Scholarship applications. However, funding is limited and enrollment is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Prepare to Apply
Students will be notified by U.S. mail or email if a scholarship has been awarded. It is up to the parent to then enroll by the deadline indicated. 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 the program. The student must apply and qualify for the program (Summer Camp or International) through the regular application process, including payment authorization for deposit. 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 solo or etude (accompanied or unaccompanied), or an
excerpt from your orchestra, band, or jazz band music (your teacher can help you select
an appropriate section). Include two 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.
You may submit a district or state solo & ensemble rating sheet from a solo
performance in the current school year in lieu of a video audition. Your name,
instrument, rating, and judge’s signature must be visible on your PDF.
Note: Guitar and soprano sax are not eligible for Merit Scholarships.
Include a short series of vocal warm-ups demonstrating vocal range, and a prepared
solo (accompanied or unaccompanied). You may submit a district or state solo &
ensemble rating sheet from a solo performance in the current school year in lieu of a
video audition. Your name, rating, and judge’s signature must be visible on
your PDF.
Include a brief monologue 1-2 minutes in length, and a musical excerpt if auditioning for
Musical Theater.
Include 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 entire body (head to toe) stays in the video frame at all times. If you would like to attend a free master class which doubles as your scholarship audition, view our Dance Scholarship Audition locations for a class near you.
Include in your portfolio photos of 2-4 original works. Include a variety of media if
possible.
Include in your portfolio samples of 2-4 original compositions. 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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