Summer in the Arts at NIU

05/22/2026

Summer in the Arts camps are almost sold out! There are a few spots left, so register today and secure your spot! go.niu.edu/summerartcamps

04/27/2026

Just three days left to take advantage of our early-bird deadline and save $100 on your Summer in the Arts Camp registration. Don’t miss out! https://www.niu.edu/external-programs/summer-camps/index.shtml

04/20/2026

Please join us for the 2026 NIU Summer Percussion Camp! July 6-10 (Overnight) - Grades 6-12 - $995 if registered before May 1st. https://www.niu.edu/external-programs/summer-camps/percussion.shtml

04/10/2026

Our early-bird deadline is fast approaching. Register before May 1 to lock in your $100 discount for Theatre, Visual Arts, Percussion and Jazz camps.

Http://artscamps.niu.edu/

www.artscamps.niu.edu - (815) 753-1450
Jazz... Visual Art ... Theatre ... Dance - residential summer

04/02/2026

The early bird deadline is less than a month away, and slots are filling up fast! Register for Jazz, Theatre, Percussion, or Visual Arts Camp today! https://go.niu.edu/summerartcamps

03/19/2026

We had a great time at Jazz Combo Day this week! Next up... JAZZ CAMP!

Northern Illinois University hosted its annual Jazz Combo Day, setting an attendance record with 68 students from Illinois and Wisconsin, who were able to develop their musical skills and build rel…

03/05/2026

It is March, do you know where your kids are going to summer camp?
Sign up for Theatre, Visual Arts, Percussion, and Jazz camps today to lock in your $100 early bird discount. Http://artscamps.niu.edu/

www.artscamps.niu.edu - (815) 753-1450
Jazz... Visual Art ... Theatre ... Dance - residential summer

02/10/2026

Check out the NIU Jazz Ensemble events coming up! And if you are looking for more Jazz at NIU, check out our incredible Jazz Camp this summer! http://go.niu.edu/summerartcamps

11/05/2025

Registration for Summer in the Arts at NIU is open now. Sign up for Theatre, Visual Arts, Percussion and Jazz camps today to lock in your $100 early-bird discount. artscamps.niu.edu/

www.artscamps.niu.edu - (815) 753-1450
Jazz... Visual Art ... Theatre ... Dance - residential summer

05/19/2025

There are only FOUR spots left before Theatre Camp sells out!! The other camps are getting close as well, sign up today for an amazing Summer in the Arts at NIU!

05/07/2025

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATORS: The 2025 Northern Illinois University Percussion Camp (Overnight; July 7-11; Grades 6-12) is thrilled to present our lineup of world-class educators and performers:

Bernard BJ Long Jr.- Drumset Lab
Raychel Taylor - Keyboard Percussion & Balinese Gamelan
Liam Teague - High School Steel Pan Ensemble
Yuko Asada - Middle School Steel Pan Ensemble
Brandon Estes - Snare Drum Concepts & MS Percussion Ensemble
Jean-Christophe Leroy, Percussionist - Afro-Cuban MS & HS Ensembles
Gregory Beyer - Orchestral Percussion & Brazilian Drumming Ensembles
Ben Wahlund - Camp Director, HS Concert Percussion Ensemble
Karl Olsen - Men's Dean
Annika Olsen - Women's Dean

All Campers Participate in Concert Percussion Ensembles, Steel Bands, Balinese Gamelan, Afro-Brazilian Ensembles, Afro-Cuban Ensembles, Snare Drum Classes, Keyboard Percussion Classes, Drumset Class, Complementary Percussion Classes (Triangle, Tambourine, Cymbals, etc.), Timpani, and a wide variety of evening activities - all culminating in a final camp performance for family members.

We would love to host your students!
Interested families/campers - please visit camp website to secure early registration pricing of $850 by June 1st:

https://www.niu.edu/external-programs/summer-camps/percussion.shtml