The nation's premier summer arts intensive for young artists, Walnut Hill draws students from around the world.
Our programs are designed to provide the highest level of artistic training in a fun, nuturing, and enjoyable manner set in a conservatory-style atmosphere. Walnut Hill offers exciting programs in Ballet, Creative Writing, Chamber Music, Opera, and Theater. We attract students who are serious about their studies and who are seeking a level of study that would not typically be offered in an arts camp environment.
All programs occur on Walnut Hill's lovely, spacious campus in Natick, Massachusetts. Three of the programs culminate in a supervised trip to Europe to provide participants with the opportunity to experience their art in the historic and cultural birthplaces of Western Art.
For information on our eight summer programs select from the links in the menu to your left.
Residential Halls and Advisors
All students live in one of the eight residence halls located on campus. While Walnut Hill has a large campus, no residence hall is more than a five-minute walk from the classrooms and performance spaces. Rooms range from doubles to quads. Each hall has its own common room with a television, DVD/VCR, microwave, and refrigerator. The halls are charming, well kept, and make our students feel at home. Girls and boys live separately and there are approximately 12 students per Resident Advisor.
In addition to the Director of Summer and Academy Programs, Walnut Hill has a talented and devoted group of Resident Advisors who monitor the halls, assist students, and organize social activities. RA's are often college students or graduates who have had experience in student live and/or the arts.
The Campus Center, Fitness Center, and Wallace Swimming Pool
The air-conditioned Campus Center is available for use by students in the summer. It includes a bookstore, mailroom, lounge with a big screen television, and a beautiful balcony overlooking campus.
The school also has an excellent fitness center available for use by our summer students. The Wallace Pool is located on campus and available for both instruction and recreation.
Pool and Fitness Summer 2008 Schedule
The pool and fitness center will open JUNE 23rd.
The POOL is open 7 days a week from 11 a.m.-8 p.m, weather permitting (check board outside pool for information.)
The FITNESS CENTER is open M-F from 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
Students also have access to email through our computer center during specific hours each day.
Dining
Healthy eating contributes to a sound mind and body. Meals are served three times Monday through Saturday, twice on Sunday with a late breakfast/brunch. A salad bar and vegetarian options are available at every meal.
Health and Wellness
Walnut Hill has a Health Center staffed by a nurse, physical therapist, and an on-call physician. The School is located near some of the finest hospitals in the world in case of emergency care.
