Udaleku 2026
Where: Chino, CA
When: June 21 - July 5th
Theme: Nafarroa
Cost: TBD, but around $535.00
Ages: All participants must be 10 years old on or before September 1, 2026, and maximum age is 15 years old.
Intent to Participate Application will be available on March 1, 2026, at 6:00pm PST.
Udaleku Applications will be a two part process.
First, you will complete the Intent to Participate form. To simplify the process we request that one Intent be submitted per family. This will create an entry list, and full applications along with instructions for payment will be sent as spots are available. Follow the NABO website for all application information and deadlines!
Poxpolins will not be provided to students for txistu class. Students should bring their own, or can purchase one from N.A.B.O. for $30.00.
All payments will be accepted through Paypal. Please note the refund policy for Udaleku can be found on the invoice sent to you.
NABO believes that financial circumstances should not stop youth from participating in their Basque Culture. For those interested in financial aid please apply through the Aita TIllous Youth Aid Fund.
If you would like to make a donation to the Udaleku program, you may do so below. Donations are fully tax deductible, but are not credited toward tuition.
Participants must:
be 10-15 years old (must be 10 years old by September 1, 2026)
be members in good standing of a NABO organization
have health insurance through their family
WHAT IS UDALEKU?
Formerly known as Music Camp, Udaleku came into being in April 1974 when various Basque clubs joined together to create the North American Basque Organizations, Inc. (NABO) with the purpose of promoting and encouraging our common Basque heritage. Since those early days the bonds between Basques here in the United States have been strengthened and extended. The annual Udaleku sponsored by NABO, and hosted by one of our member organization, has contributed much to this growth.
The first camp was held in Boise, Idaho (Bogus Basin) in 1975. Since then, hundreds of young Basques have gathered for two weeks each summer in a different city of the extended Basque community in the United States. Under the direction of local and visiting talent from Europe, participants study Basque folk dance, music (either txistu or accordion), singing, culture, and games (such as the card game "mus" and "pala").
Besides being a good learning experience, the camp offers the participants a great opportunity to develop ties and friendships with other young Basques from many states whose parents and ancestors came from both the northern and southern parts of "Euskal Herria" or the Basque country. The relationships formed over the two-week period increases the present and future interaction between all of our Basque clubs. Udaleku is a unique experience for both the participants--who meet other Basques from other communities--and for the opportunity to teach younger generations of Basque-Americans about their culture. The camp is meant to impart to young Basque-Americans an appreciation for the uniqueness of their heritage.
Questions?
Please email Valerie Arrechea and Kate Camino at udaleku@nabasque.eus and be sure to follow the NABO website for all application information and deadlines!