Texas Camp

Texas Camp, held each Thanksgiving weekend, is one of the longest-running and best-loved international folk dance camps in the U.S. The setting is Greene Family Camp, a modern facility in the scenic hill-country of Central Texas. Texas Camp offers a unique opportunity to join in a celebration of music and dance from all over the world in an informal and supportive atmosphere.

In addition to dance instruction — provided by world-class instructors each year — we offer singing classes, folklore presentations, hearty ethnic cuisine, a host of special-interest dance sessions, and incredible evening parties with live and recorded music. Musicians are always welcome at Texas Camp, and are encouraged to join our friendly camp band to perform at parties each evening.

We hope you will join us for a wonderful holiday experience full of dancing, feasting, fellowship, music and fun.

Changes for COVID

This year’s COVID protocols require all campers to be fully vaccinated. Sadly, this means that we must suspend the Kids’ Club (Family Support) program until children can be safely vaccinated.

Additional attractions

  • Enjoy wonderful ethnic cuisine made from traditional recipes
  • Texas Camp features a strong live-music tradition: the versatile Texas Camp Band, and other local bands will also perform.
  • Beautiful sprung! wooden dance floor

Financial assistance

TIFD offers a limited number of full and half scholarships in memory of longtime dancer and Texas Camp attendee Bobbi Gillotti. To apply for this scholarship fill out the application form.

Facility

Greene Family Camp is located in Bruceville, TX, just south of Waco. The closest major airports are in Austin (AUS) and Dallas (DFW). Driving directions will be posted soon.

All camp facilities are heated and air conditioned. You never know what the weather will be in Texas! Most activities, including dancing and meals, take place in the main hall.