06/09/2026
Have you ever listened to Long Journey Home by The Chieftains?
It gets me every time.
Inspired by the story of Irish immigration, our own Irish heritage, and the celebration of America's 250th birthday, we're excited to introduce our 2026 Summer Challenge: Long Journey Home.
Students will embark on a symbolic journey from Ireland to Idaho and back to Ireland by completing:
☘️ 50 days
☘️ 15 minutes each day
☘️ Practice, drills, stretching, and skill-building
Every practice session moves them a little farther along the journey, honoring the courage, perseverance, and hope carried by those who crossed an ocean in search of a new life.
It's a challenge about consistency, growth, and remembering the paths that brought us here.
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to stop listening to that song before I start crying again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYJQslYE8g4