Kinhaven Music School, Senior Session
Intensive classical music program for talented young musicians, focusing on chamber music and orchestral performance.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL is for ArtsBridge, which lists 'Kinhaven Music School, Senior Session' as one of the 'Best Summer Arts Programs.' The official website for Kinhaven Music School (kinhaven.org) loads successfully. Kinhaven Music School is a non-profit organization that has been operating for 70 years, founded by David and Elaine Dushkin. It offers overnight programs for young musicians, with a strong emphasis on chamber music, orchestra, and piano. The school is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for Kinhaven Music School average 4.9 stars from 30 reviews, with many praising the supportive community, high-quality instruction, and transformative musical experience. Social media handles include @kinhavenmusic on Instagram and 'KinhavenMusicSchool' on Facebook. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios.
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Since 195670+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 13–18
Kinhaven Music School, Senior Session serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in theater/music, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 13–18
- Address: 16 Kinhaven Rd, Weston, VT 05161, USA
- Phone: 802-824-4462
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: All-inclusive tuition for Summer 2026 is $8,700 for the six-week session.
↗ What parents like
- Focus on chamber music
- World-class faculty
↘ Watch for
- Six-week commitment required
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Kinhaven Music School, Senior Session
- What ages does Kinhaven Music School, Senior Session accept?
- Kinhaven Music School, Senior Session is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Kinhaven Music School, Senior Session cost?
- Kinhaven Music School, Senior Session publishes $1,450/week for the standard session. All-inclusive tuition for Summer 2026 is $8,700 for the six-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Kinhaven Music School, Senior Session?
- Kinhaven Music School, Senior Session is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 70 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Kinhaven Music School, Senior Session provide lunch?
- Yes — Kinhaven Music School, Senior Session includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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