Idyllwild Arts Academy specializes in providing a wide variety of creative arts programs and services, such as music, dance, theatre, visual arts, filmmaking and creative writing. Located in Idyllwild, Calif., the academy also offers a wide range of courses through various other institutions and programs, such as a private arts high school, and the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program for artists of all ages. It also offers a college preparatory program for students in grades nine through 12 and post-graduates. Idyllwild Arts Academy provides a variety of recreational activities on-campus and in the town of Idyllwild that offers several restaurants, specialty shops and art galleries.