LatinSummer Rome: Program Description

Join us this summer for an enrichment program that brings the ancient Roman world to life. Explore the arena where gladiators and beasts fought long ago, race along the tracks of ancient chariots, perform a play on the same stage as ancient actors, approach Rome along the queen of roads, and much more! At each site, creative and hands-on activities will get you working with the culture. And as you journey through the eternal city, you'll learn Latin through modern, engaging techniques – in the very same places where Latin was born and that echoed with the sounds of Latin for millennia.

Program Overview

Participants will spend the bulk of their time journeying through the city of Rome, witnessing the monumental sites and museums firsthand. Accomplished instructors will provide commentary, guide discussion, and lead lessons and activities that engage participants in the culture at hand. Participants will receive myriad materials and activities on all topics studied.

Learning Latin at the Ancient Sites

As we learn about nouns, verbs, and adjectives, we will be interacting with Latin as a language through many hands-on and interactive methods: reading entertaining stories, performing dramatic plays, drawing pictures, and singing songs. Our exploration of the language will always be interwoven with word study of English vocabulary, a peak into daily life in ancient Rome, and famous stories from Roman history and mythology.

Who can come?

Any student enrolled in grades 5-8 in this school year. At least one parent/guardian must accompany the student at all times. The target audience is students who do not have significant experience with Latin.

How much does it cost?

$695/student and $495/adult includes program materials and support, instructional excellence, learning and practice materials to take home, all program site and museum entrances, all program travel within Italy, first night's dinner.

Scope of the Program

LatinSummer Rome is not an all-inclusive tour. It is an enrichment program that takes full advantage of its location on-site in Rome. The cost includes all expenses necessary for the program itself. However, parents / guardians have the freedom and responsibility to arrange airfare, hotel, and meals at costs, schedules, and locations that are right for them. The Institute can make recommendations for hotels close to the daily meeting point. One group dinner, designed as a get-to-know-you and discussion opportunity, is included in the cost. Participants should be prepared and willing to walk with the instructor to/from most sites. Parents / guardians are responsible at all times for the supervision of their children.