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Francis O'Neill Irish Arts Kids Day Camp
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Irish Music School of Chicago
4626 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL
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A summer day camp at the Irish American Heritage Center where children ages 4–11 learn traditional Irish music, dance, language and arts from experienced instructors over one week in July, culminating in a family recital.
Francis O'Neill Irish Arts Kids Day Camp runs one week each summer, July 20–24, 2026, from 9am to 12pm at the Irish American Heritage Center. Children ages 4–11 choose to learn fiddle or tin whistle and also play bodhrán and body percussion. The curriculum includes traditional Irish music, sean-nós dancing, Irish songs, lilting, body percussion, Irish language (Gaeilge), and Celtic arts and crafts. Campers are organized into pods of around 30 with a dedicated homeroom teacher and teaching assistant. The camp concludes on Friday with a recital for family and friends. Camp faculty are experienced traditional Irish musicians, singers, and dance teachers. Scholarships are available to ensure accessibility.
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Typically runs July · $299 per week.
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- Ages
- Ages 4–11
- Season
- July
- Cost
- $299 per week
- Type
- Day
- Traditional Irish music instruction
- Sean-nós dancing and Irish language
- One-week immersive program
- Family recital performance
- Scholarships available
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- Financial aid
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