Calls must be completed by 9 p.m. Students are not permitted to call home at any time from check-in on Sunday through Friday evenings. Parents are requested to refrain from calling their children during this period as the children will not be permitted to talk on the telephone. Meals Meals are included in the fees for resident students. Idyllwild Arts contracts with Morrison Management Services for its food service. Meals are served cafeteria-style in the dining hall.
Food is wholesome and prepared for the general taste.
There are vegetarian options at every meal including a hot entree at every lunch and dinner. In addition, an extensive salad bar featuring fresh fruits and vegetables is available at all lunches and dinners. The school also offers a snack bar which operates on a cash basis. Standards of Behavior Fostering respect for individuals, for the arts, and for education is the foundation upon which expectations of student behavior are based. Because most students are responsible and focused in their artistic pursuits, the Summer Program does not emphasize rules at the expense of learning and creativity.