Children's Programs
The Casa offers programs to help children discover the joys of Italian language and culture and have fun at the same time. Classes are affordable and financial aid is available for qualified students. To register for courses or find out about our scholarship program, call the Casa Italiana at 585-389-2468, or fill out the mail-in registration form.
Musica Maestro!
Birth through three years, with parent or other adult
Italian music activities are presented to multi-age groups of children because this fosters natural, family-style learning. The young students in this course learn to understand the meaning of words, simple phrases, and sentences. Each child participates at his or her own level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, watching, or exploring musical instruments.
6 Saturday sessions from 9:30 a.m-10:15 a.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April (skip 3), 10, 17
Instructors: Laura De Luccio
$70.00 for Casa members (Casa members may register a second child for $60.00)
$80.00 for non-members
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge
La scuola italiana
Ages four to eleven
The Scuola offers age appropriate curriculum and activities. These classes will provide opportunities for beginners to advanced beginners using authentic Italian school textbooks. This engaging program focuses on Italian language, traditional children's music, and games. The Scuola will also include hands-on learning activities, watching video clips, role playing, and projects. Students will be required to bring a 2" binder; all other class supplies and snacks will be provided.
Level I:
Ages 4 to 7
7 Saturday sessions, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
February 27*
March 6, (skip 13), 20, 27
April 3, (skip 10), 17, 24
Instructors: Elisabetta D'Amanda and Irene Forgensi Hammons
$130.00 for Casa members (Casa members may register a second child for $100.00)
$140.00 for non-members
(Textbook Ambaraba 1 will also be provided with an additional fee of $42.00)
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge
* Carnevale celebration class included
Level II Beginner:
Ages 8 to 11. Course is designed for students of this age group who are taking Scuola Italiana Level II for the first time.
7 Saturday sessions, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
February 27*
March 6, (skip 13), 20, 27
April 3, (skip 10), 17, 24
Instructor: Alana Capogreco
$130.00 for Casa members (Casa members may register a second child for $100.00)
$140.00 for non-members
(Textbook Raccontami II will also be provided with an additional fee of $39.00)
Casa Italiana Classroom
* Carnevale celebration class included
Level II Intermediate/Advanced:
Ages 8 to 11. Course is designed for students who took Scuola Italiana Level II Intermediate/Advanced in the last session.
9 Friday sessions, 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
February 5, (skip 12 and 19), 26*
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, (skip 16), 23
Instructor: Allison Beebe
$130.00 for Casa members (Casa members may register a second child for $100.00)
$140.00 for non-members
(Textbook Raccontami II will also be provided with an additional fee of $39.00)
Casa Italiana Classroom
* This class will have its own Carnevale celebration on Friday, February 26.
Carnevale!
Register for a Carnevale celebration open to all children of the community 4-11 years old. Come and listen to the Story of Harlequin and learn how to make the Carnevale masks as you discover about this unique Italian tradition.
Saturday, February 27
10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.
Instructors: Irene Hammons, Elisabetta D'Amanda, Alana Capogreco
$20.00 for Casa members (Casa members may register a second child for $15.00)
$25.00 for non-members
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge
Casa Italiana's Italian Language & Culture Camp 2010
Ages five to ten
The Casa Italiana's children's camp celebrated its 16th anniversary last July with two groups of enthusiastic participants – 90 in total! The children learned about the cultural heritage of Italy as they studied the language during week-long sessions. When they weren't practicing their language skills, the children enjoyed Italian cooking, games, history, traditions, Ferrari and Vespa demonstrations, and visits by musicians and soccer players.
The camp utilizes classic Montessori teaching methods. Led by Judi Mazziotti, a Montessori methods teacher, the young students are encouraged to explore their individual interests in order to cultivate their natural desire to learn.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity for your children to make new friends and learn about Italy in an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere. Of course, past participants are always welcome.
Session I:
Ages five through seven
July 12-16, 2010
Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge
Session II:
Ages seven through ten
July 19-23, 2010
Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge
$145 for Casa members
$195 for non-members
Members may pre-register during the month of March, on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited and members are encouraged to register early.
The Children's Camp is sponsored through the generous assistance of Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester. Scholarships are available for those in need of financial assistance.
Interested in Casa Italiana's Children's Programs? Print and fill out the registration form and mail it to us at the Casa.