About
Camp Rince Ceol offers dance classes, lectures, Q & A’s with instructors, and group meeting times, along with activities such as trivia night, a waterslide, and a showcase. Campers use production stages, black box theaters, rehearsal rooms, dance studios, and athletic fitness rooms for their activities.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: California Camp June 21–26
• Price: $50.00 roundtrip shuttle service to/from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. $50.00 roundtrip shuttle service for campers taking Amtrak.
Camp Rince Ceol is led by directors Sheila Ryan and Tony Davoren. The camp states that its primary purpose is fun and that it brings Irish dancers from all over the world together in a non-competitive atmosphere to share their love of Irish dance while enriching themselves in Irish culture. The mission statement also notes a focus on hard work in an enjoyable camp atmosphere, learning new physical and social skills, companionship, confidence, and individual growth and development, in an environment described as healthful and safe where encouragement, laughter, and joy are the norm.
Dorms and dance spaces are exclusively for Camp Rince Ceol campers and staff, with double-occupancy rooms and communal showers and bathrooms for every six rooms in the hallway. All campers, counselors, nurses, and camp volunteers are housed in the same dormitory, with campers sharing floors with others of similar ages and male and female campers and staff on separate floors. Classrooms are air-conditioned, while living quarters are not, and campers are permitted to bring small, portable fans and must supply their own linens and pillows for college twin-sized mattresses. Three daily meals are served in The Dining Commons, which can accommodate dietary needs such as gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, and allergies such as peanut and tree nut.
Westmont prioritizes student safety with 24/7 campus security, an on-site EMS squad, and a well-lit campus, and Camp Rince Ceol provides a 24/7 registered nurse on staff. The partnership with Westmont College is described as offering Camp Rince Ceol the opportunity to expand the variety of camp programs while maintaining the intimacy that has contributed to their success. Shuttle service is available for a fee to and from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and the Santa Barbara Amtrak Station.
Parent and camper testimonials describe campers returning for multiple years, campers traveling from locations such as Mexico, first-time sleepaway experiences, and campers reporting increased confidence and stronger dancing. Testimonials also mention campers making new friends, recognizing familiar faces at feisanna, enjoying activities like trivia night, the waterslide, and the showcase, and adult campers noting an encouraging community and improvement in their dancing.
Last updated March 13, 2026.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: California Camp June 21–26
• Price: $50.00 roundtrip shuttle service to/from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. $50.00 roundtrip shuttle service for campers taking Amtrak.
Camp Rince Ceol is led by directors Sheila Ryan and Tony Davoren. The camp states that its primary purpose is fun and that it brings Irish dancers from all over the world together in a non-competitive atmosphere to share their love of Irish dance while enriching themselves in Irish culture. The mission statement also notes a focus on hard work in an enjoyable camp atmosphere, learning new physical and social skills, companionship, confidence, and individual growth and development, in an environment described as healthful and safe where encouragement, laughter, and joy are the norm.
Dorms and dance spaces are exclusively for Camp Rince Ceol campers and staff, with double-occupancy rooms and communal showers and bathrooms for every six rooms in the hallway. All campers, counselors, nurses, and camp volunteers are housed in the same dormitory, with campers sharing floors with others of similar ages and male and female campers and staff on separate floors. Classrooms are air-conditioned, while living quarters are not, and campers are permitted to bring small, portable fans and must supply their own linens and pillows for college twin-sized mattresses. Three daily meals are served in The Dining Commons, which can accommodate dietary needs such as gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, and allergies such as peanut and tree nut.
Westmont prioritizes student safety with 24/7 campus security, an on-site EMS squad, and a well-lit campus, and Camp Rince Ceol provides a 24/7 registered nurse on staff. The partnership with Westmont College is described as offering Camp Rince Ceol the opportunity to expand the variety of camp programs while maintaining the intimacy that has contributed to their success. Shuttle service is available for a fee to and from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and the Santa Barbara Amtrak Station.
Parent and camper testimonials describe campers returning for multiple years, campers traveling from locations such as Mexico, first-time sleepaway experiences, and campers reporting increased confidence and stronger dancing. Testimonials also mention campers making new friends, recognizing familiar faces at feisanna, enjoying activities like trivia night, the waterslide, and the showcase, and adult campers noting an encouraging community and improvement in their dancing.
Last updated March 13, 2026.
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