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• ICC Youth School Open House and FESTA della BEFANA

  • When
    05 Jan 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  ICC Winter Open House and FESTA della BEFANA

  JOIN US in celebrating a favorite Italian holiday
  

  with fun activities for children!

  Experience one of the many cultural and language-learning opportunities for kids and families at the ICC Youth School Winter Open House.

  Stop by our fabulous location in the North Loop's Traffic Zone Building.
  

  Meet our teachers, see our classrooms, explore our extensive library, find out about upcoming classes and events, and...

  
  

  Discover this beloved tradition, which is uniquely Italian!

  -> read a story about La Befana

  -> sing a song about La Befana

  -> write a letter to La Befana

  -> design crafts related to La Befana 

  -> taste traditional sweet treats called " I Befanini"

  and.....

  MEET LA BEFANA!! 

  "Buona Befana!"

  
  

  
  

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• I PICCOLI - Beginners (Age 4-6) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Join us for a 60-minute in-person lesson designed for preschool and kindergarten children with little or no exposure to Italian. Our engaging sessions focus on vocabulary building and oral communication skills through interactive songs, stories, games, and imaginative play. Students will also learn about contemporary Italian culture around traditional holidays.

  After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class. We will also provide links to the music, online games, and videos used, allowing families to reinforce the material at home throughout the week.

  NO CLASS on: February 15 (Presidents' Day Weekend); March 29 e April 5 (Spring Break); April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).

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• I MEDI - Beginners (Age 7-9) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    7

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  Join us for a 60-minute in-person lesson designed for 1st - 3rd grade Elementary School children with little or no exposure to Italian. Students will build their confidence in speaking and listening by focusing on vocabulary and oral communication skills through interactive songs, dances, stories, games, and imaginative play. They will also explore simple reading and writing in Italian. The lessons will emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography.

  After each lesson, families will receive a summary of the topics and activities covered, suggestions, and links for optional exercises to practice at home during the week.

  NO CLASS on: February 15 (Presidents' Day Weekend); March 29 e April 5 (Spring Break); April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).

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• I GRANDI - Beginners (Age 9-11) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    7

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  This 60-minute in-person lesson is designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School students with little or no exposure to Italian.

  The focus will be on building vocabulary, enhancing oral communication skills, reading, writing, pronunciation, spelling, as well as cultural competency.

  Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following an age-appropriate workbook. Our dynamic activities include role-plays, music, movement, and games, all conducted entirely in Italian. We also emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography. 

  After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class. We will also provide suggestions and links for optional exercises to review and practice at home during the week.

  NO CLASS on: February 15 (Presidents' Day Weekend); March 29 e April 5 (Spring Break); April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).

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• I TEEN - Beginners (Age 11+) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Explore our engaging 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson for Middle and High School students with little or no previous exposure to Italian.

  Students will build their speaking and listening comprehension confidence, improve their reading and writing skills in Italian, and explore grammatical concepts while expanding their cultural competency.

  Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following an age-appropriate materials. After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class, along with optional material to practice the material during the week.

  NO CLASS on: February 15 (Presidents' Day Weekend); March 29 e April 5 (Spring Break); April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).

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• Toddler Time: Italian immersion for our youngest learners!

  • Start
    22 Feb 2025
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  • End
    17 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Immerse your child in the beauty of the Italian language and culture through our interactive story-time sessions and delightful social activities!

  The Italian Cultural Center Youth School warmly invites families—parents, grandparents, and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years—to join us for a series of 10 informal intergenerational gatherings on Saturday mornings at the ICC in the North Loop.

  Session Dates: Every Saturday from February 22 - March 22, 9am - 9:50am, and Sunday April 26 - May 17.

  This series is FREE for all ICC Family Members.

  Space is limited so REGISTER NOW, and don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to spark your child’s curiosity and lay the foundation for multilingualism!

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