Children's Programs

Frank DiMino Casa Italiana offers a variety of different programming for children including La Scuola Italiana (Italian School language classes offered once a week) and an Italian Language and Arts Day Camp during the summer.

Italian Summer Language & Culture Camp

During week-long sessions, children learn about the cultural heritage of Italy and study the Italian language through various activities, such as: indoor and outdoor language games, cooking, history and geography, traditions, theater, folk dancing, art, Italian classical and modern music, guest demonstrations, videos and more!

Summer 2025:

Week 1 (ages 5-7): July 7-11, 2025

Week 2 (ages 8-10): July 14-18, 2025

Camp is held from 9:30am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, for both weeks. Cost:

$250: Casa Italiana members (membership must be active at the time of registration) and Nazareth University Faculty and Staff

$300: Non-members

Registration is now through June 30th or until camp roster is full.

To sign-up your child(ren) for camp, please register here!

Grazie mille!

Camp Director: Angela Libertella Calabrese

Angela is a Nazareth alumna and has collaborated with Casa Italiana many times in the past, and is very excited to come back and work with your kids!

Children's Summer Camp Forms & Information for Parents

Parents:

Please return these two forms by Monday, June 30 either via email (casa@naz.edu) or by snail mail (4245 East Ave.):

Camp Information: To be updated very soon.

La Scuola Italiana (Italian School) is a program that offers age-appropriate activities and curriculum for children of all ages. The weekly classes are for beginners to advanced beginners and use authentic Italian school textbooks. This engaging program focuses on Italian language, traditional children's music, and games. La Scuola Italiana also includes hands-on learning activities, watching video clips, role playing, and projects.

Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Ages: 4 – 10 years old

Dates: February 5th to April 23rd (No class will be held during Spring Break)

Location: Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge

Cost: Members: $190/per child

Non-Members: $240/per child

Nazareth University Faculty/Staff: $150

Nazareth Release Agreement

For more information contact: casa@naz.edu or 585-389-2468.

Summer Camp

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