Our 5th Laos In The House x Lao Heritage Foundation Summer Camp in Philly returns!
Lao Heritage Foundation will once again partner with Laos In The House to teach students to sing, dance and play classical Lao songs taught by master musicians. Traditional instruments that will be available for practice include khaen, lannat, kim, kong wong, saw, xing, and that phon. We encourage new students and their families to observe together on the first day of camp - adults students are also welcomed to register!
Here's what's happening at LITH x LHF Lao Summer Camp Philly 2024:
Schedule is Sunday 7/21 to Saturday 7/28, 8:30AM-3:30PM
breakfast, lunch and snacks included
music and song lessons using instruments from Laos
traditional dance choreography (fon, lumvong, basalop)
proper Lao phrases and cultural etiquette addressing elders and monks
cooking class using ingredients and techniques native to Lao cuisine
final day recital with invitation for families to watch
Students will be grouped by age (we accept students starting at 5 years old) and assigned together with a teaching artist to guide them throughout each lesson and activity. In addition to practicing as a group, students will work together on team-building exercises and explore activities in the visual and performing arts. The structure of our programs will give students the chance to learn customs and phrases traditional to Lao culture all while developing creative skills for self-expression and problem-solving by thinking outside the box.
Lao Summer Camp will take place on Sunday July 21- 27 2024 at Lao Buddhist Temple of North Philadelphia at 335 E Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120.
Final day camp recital will take place Saturday July 27 at Fleisher Art Memorial at 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
MEET OUR CAMP TEACHERS
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MEET OUR CAMP TEACHERS γ°οΈππ½πβ€οΈπΆ
Sousath Senouthai
Kelly Phommachanh
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Sousath Senouthai is a Middle School English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher. He is first generation generation college graduate, holding a bachelor's degree from Philadelphia University and a masters degree from Eastern University.
Mr. Senouthai will oversee all of our Summer Camp's lesson plans and structure.
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Kelly Phommachanh is a 26-year-old traditional Lao dancer and teacher from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. She is currently a PhD candidate in her 4th year in the Higher Education Leadership doctoral program at Texas Christian University (TCU). Born and raised in Amarillo, Texas, Kelly was inspired by her mother, Savanviengkhone Sananikone Phommachanh, a former dancer who has taught their Lao American refugee community for over 30+ years, to continue learning and passing down Lao traditional arts.
Please select Summer Camp registration options below:
For youth starting at ages 5-17. Hello Students! Weβre excited to meet you this Summer Camp. We have two schedule options - a full week at 7 days, or half-week on 3 or 4 days.
Who said summer camp was only for kids? A great choice for adults who are curious about learning Lao traditional music and culture, but cannot commit to a full week. We have 3/4-day slots available for $75.
Feeling generous? Sponsor a student (or 2 or 3 even!) and make learning traditional Lao music and culture that much more accessible for someone else.