Ireland's Got Game—an Irish Camp Production

As we enter our 50th year, the UICC is more committed than ever to providing top-notch cultural programming opportunities, with special attention to youth as we build for the next generation of Irish Americans. Through the support of the Michael and Catherine Cremin Irish Cultural Fund we are delighted to present our 5th year of summer youth programming. We are delighted to welcome back the international creative force, Máire Clerkin, as Irish Camp Director. She is eager to work with a talented and diverse team of artists in a variety of activities and experiences for our Campers ages 8-16 years and a Junior Camp for the wee folk of 6–7-year-olds. With such variety, every Camper will discover new passions and find their way to shine!

The theme for Irish Camp 2025 is “Ireland’s Got Game” celebrating the sporting life in Ireland. From classic Irish sports of Hurling and Gaelic football to more solo sports like golf and fishing, young boys and girls will learn about the origins of Ireland’s enthusiasm for sports and what sustains it.

Maire Clerkin will lead a team of dedicated staff members and organize an energetic and enthusiastic program that encompasses various aspects of Irish music, dance, song, art through the lens of a broad spectrum of Irish sport and game. The program culminates in a student-created performance on the final night, which has delighted a packed house of supporters year after year.

Irish Camp enrollment space is limited. Irish Camp is available to 8-16 years old and a Junior Camp (for the wee folk) is available for 6–7-year-olds (new for 2024) and it runs from June 9 – June 27 and runs Monday through Friday from 9 am–3 pm at the Irish Center (2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco, 94116).

DATES:
(Monday through Friday)
Week 1 (June 9 - June 13)
Week 2 (June 16 - June 20)
Week 3 (June 23 - June 27)

REGISTER for CAMP:

www.irishcentersf.org/irish-camp

About the Director:

Máire Clerkin is a writer, director, choreographer, teacher, actor, storyteller, and former Irish dance adjudicator. Education credits: Loyola Marymount University, Cois Céim, Blás, The Players Conservatory, Aman Dance Educators, & Santa Monica College. Currently examiner at University of Limerick and Teaching Artist with The Music Center, Segerstrom Center, & LA Arts Group. Steeped in Irish arts her entire life, Máire was born in London of Irish parents—her mother was a renowned Irish dance teacher, adjudicator, and feis musician.

Máire’s education credits: Loyola Marymount University, Cois Céim, Blás, The Players Conservatory, Aman Dance Educators, & Santa Monica College. Currently examiner at University of Limerick and Teaching Artist with The Music Center, Segerstrom Center, & LA Arts Group.

Máire’s theatre credits: Telling LA, PBS TV; World City, Walt Disney Concert Hall; Music Makers, BBC TV; Revolver, BBC World Service; Dancing on Dangerous Ground, Radio City NY and Theatre Royal Drury Lane; Unconnected Soundings, Royal Opera House; Centenary Knees Up, South Bank. Collaborations with DV8, John Hegley, Peter Sheridan; co-founder The Hairy Marys and Clerkinworks. Máire's storytelling program Once Upon a Time in Ireland tours schools and libraries. Her screenplay, The Jig is Up is in development.

Host or Publisher United Irish Cultural Center