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Laos in the House

A nonprofit that uses storytelling and the arts to bring together Lao and Laotian Americans. It has run a summer camp for children that covers Lao music, dance, customs and cooking, keeps a volunteer sign-up form, and invites people to share their own stories.

  • Low cost
  • Kids OK

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What they do

Sign up to volunteer through the form on the site, send in a story through the submissions page, or come to an event the group announces. The group also sells merchandise and takes donations.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Community
Asian American community
Who is there
All ages

When and where

No regular weekly schedule is listed. The group announces events and its summer camp on the site as they are planned.

Season
Special events only

Does not meet on a regular schedule.

Mailing address (c/o CultureTrust)

Address
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 320
Part of the city
Central

Lao Buddhist Temple of North Philadelphia (site of the 2025 summer camp)

Address
335 E Chew Ave
Part of the city
Upper North

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Email info@laosinthehouse.com or fill in the volunteer sign-up form on the site. For the summer camp, watch the camp page and register there, since space is limited..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

The summer camp runs for one week, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with breakfast, lunch and snacks included. Campers are grouped by age and learn music, dance, customs, Lao phrases and cooking from teaching artists, then perform a recital at the end. Families can come on the first day.

Tips for your first visit

  • The mailing address is c/o CultureTrust, so confirm the meeting place with the group before you visit
  • Register early, since the camp has limited space
  • Ask whether the next camp dates are set, because the site lists none yet

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The volunteer form and the camp registration are public and clear, but the site does not describe how to join its ongoing activities..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Low cost. Past summer camp prices were $75 for returning students and $125 for new students, and a place could be sponsored for $125. Donations and merchandise are also linked on the site.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
August 2025 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Probably active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.

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