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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. To register for the Italian Language and Culture Camp, contact Casa Italiana at 585-389-2468.

Children's Classes

Musica Maestro!
Ages 12 months through three years, with parent or other adult

Using musical activities, and by listening and repeating Italian words and songs, young students will learn to understand the meaning of words, simple phrases, and sentences. Movement to music, singing, dancing, and simple rhythmic instrument playing will enhance the class experience.

  • 6 Saturday sessions, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

    Oct 4, 18, 25 (skip 11)
    Nov 1, 8, 15

    Instructor: Maria Battista Hancock
    Location: Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge

    $70 for Casa members; members can register additional children for $60 each.
    $80 for non-members

La Scuola Italiana
Ages four through eleven

The Scuola offers age-appropriate curriculum and activities for beginners through advanced beginners using current Italian school textbooks. This exciting program focuses on Italian language, traditional children's music, and games. Includes hands-on learning activities, video clips, role playing, and projects. Class supplies and snacks will be provided.

Two levels of seven weeks each.

Level I: for ages four through seven

  • 7 Saturday sessions, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

    October 4, 18, 25 (skip 11)
    November 1, 8, 15 (skip 22, 29)
    December 6

    Instructors: Elisabetta D'Amanda and Irene Forgensi Hammons
    Location: Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge

Level II: for ages eight through eleven

  • 7 Saturday sessions, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

    October 4, 18, 25 (skip 11)
    November 1, 8, 15 (skip 22, 29)
    December 6

    Instructors: Allison Beebe
    Location: Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge

    Level I & II:
    $140 for Casa members, $150 for non-members; members can register a second child for $130. Textbook provided for an additional fee of $39.

 

Casa Italiana's Italian Language & Culture Camp
Children Ages 5-7 and 7-10

Watch this space for information on the 2009 Casa Italiana Italian Language & Culture Camp, coming in Spring 2009!