Irish Camp @ The Irish Center
Check back next January for information about our 2024 camp.
Tentative dates are June 10-28th, 2024
Information about Irish Camp at The Irish Center
Ages 8-16 years old
Irish Camp is a new initiative for the local Irish-American community, providing three unparalleled weeks of fun and active learning. With full counselor engagement and committed participation from the campers this will make for a creative, educational and ground-breaking experience!
Irish Camp is available to young people 8-16 years old. It runs from June 12 to June 30, 9am-3pm Monday to Friday. Campers will experience a wide range of Irish cultural activities in a safe environment with professional teaching artists and support staff.
Irish Camp offers opportunities to discover and develop the performing arts in drama, music, song, hip-hop dance, storytelling and Irish language. These experiences will live on in campers’ memories for years to come. The 3-week camp culminates in a family orientated performance at the Irish Center when each young person gets their chance to shine.
Irish Camp is available to 8-16 years old and @ The Irish Center (2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco, 94116)
Irish Camp is a quality program which offers unlimited opportunities for new and varied experiences including learning new physical and social skills, companionship, confidence and individual growth and development.
Our Mission
The mission and goal of Irish Camp is to be a partner with parents in providing wholesome activities for children and offer a program that promotes growth and development of children’s personalities, along with positive moral paths.
Our attitude and approach to everything we do at camp focuses on creating a warm, welcoming environment in which kids can be themselves without fear of judgment and in which each child belongs. Our child-centered philosophy creates a supportive atmosphere where campers develop skills and values to last a lifetime.
Irish Camp respects the rights and dignity of all campers and staff, including individuals with varying abilities, cultures, genders, races and religions.
Activities
Music
Singing will be at the heart of this year’s camp with tunes, vocal soundscapes and even some Irish language songs! Classes in Fiddle and Piano are provided along with beginner lessons in bodhrán and tin whistle. All levels welcome.
Performance & Movement
The hugely popular hip hop dance sessions are back as we encourage campers to give it a go – some routines will be danced to Irish songs! There will also be a little bit of traditional Irish dancing and some fun creative movement.
Drama
Acting, improvisation, comedy sketches, physical storytelling, musical theatre and nonstop drama games will keep the campers excited and involved. Learning, experimenting and sharing experiences will inspire confidence and a love of the Irish arts.
The last day of camp finishes with a full-on theatrical performance, bringing together all the skills, ideas and talents from the entire three weeks!