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Arts Summer Camps

From visual art to creative writing to the performing arts, Michigan State University hosts a variety of camps that invite young artists to explore their talents, build new skills, make friends, and express themselves in supportive, inspiring environments across campus.

This summer, let your child’s creativity take center stage at MSU!

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Youth Programs

Build confidence, collaboration skills, and a budding passion for the arts in a vibrant campus environment.

Michigan youth can find opportunities on the campus of Michigan State University to explore their creativity through arts programs throughout the year.

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More Youth and Family Opportunities

Two young girls hold up Cat in the Hat masks in front of their facesAct One Family Series

Act One Family Series performances provide the perfect opportunity to introduce children to the performing arts. These fun and engaging shows are specially designed for young audiences and their families and feature national and international touring youth theatre production companies.

Small girl with glasses holds flute and smilesMSU's Community Music Schools

For over 30 years, the Community Music School has provided music education and music therapy clinical services to individuals of all ages and abilities. With locations in East Lansing and Detroit, CMS has something for everyone.

A man in a hat with a beard and glasses makes art and smiles with his young daughter in a tiara.Family Day

First Saturday means Family Day at the MSU Broad Art Museum! Make creative connections with our exhibitions through free hands-on and interactive family fun throughout the museum. Imagine, build, and create together at a variety of hands-on art making stations.

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