Our 4th LITH x LHF Lao 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. Available traditional instruments to 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!

Here's what's happening at LITH x LHF Lao Summer Camp Philly 2023:

• 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

• exploratory scavenger hunt at Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park

• breakfast, lunch and snacks included

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. As always final day of camp will end with a public recital!

Lao Summer Camp will take place on Sunday 8/6 to Saturday 8/12 at:

Lao Buddhist Temple of North Philadelphia

335 E Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120