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IRISH SCHOOLS
COURSES
HOURS AND FEES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Our Saturday morning Children's Irish Education Program, Scoil na bPáistí, at the Irish American Heritage Center (IAHC) starts October 1st. The program is geared to be FUN while kids learn about their Irish Heritage. We now offer classes for students ages 6 through 19 years old.
All Classes held at:
IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER
CHILDREN’S IRISH EDUCATION PROGRAM
4626 NORTH KNOX AVENUE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60630
773/282-7035 EXT. 10
E-Mail us at: Irishschool@irishamhc.com
COURSES
Irish School at the Irish American Heritage Center is a fun and interactive program where children experience the diversity and delights of Irish culture while developing new skills, discovering new talents, and making new friends.
The courses explore Irish history, language, literature, customs, geography, art, and music, as well as the rich relationship between the Irish and America. Many of the Irish School faculty are Irish-born. Open to children ages six and up, this is the only Irish School in the Chicago area.
Irish School students will have the opportunity to perform at the IAHC St. Patrick’s Day Festival, at IAHC Anniversary Events, and at the Irish American Heritage Summer Fest.
SCHEDULE FOR 2007
Winter Session: January 6 through March 10
Courses
Sat, Jan 6 - Sat, Mar 10
8:45 AM - 12:00 AM
The first Irish School in the Chicago area will resume classes at the Irish American Heritage Center in January 2007. The school, Scoil Na Bpaisti: Children’s Center for Cultural Studies, meets on Saturday mornings from 8:45am-Noon and children from ages 6-15 can participate in lessons on Irish heritage, culture, customs, language, art and music, through drama, storytelling, crafts and games.
The 2007 sessions are:
Winter January 6-March 10
Spring April 14-June 16
Summer July 10-August 23 on Tuesdays through Thursdays
Fall September 29-December 1
Fess for the Saturday classes are $45 per class for IAHC members and $60 for non-members. Students who enroll in the Saturday classes, excluding the summer program and take any three classes; one per term, pay $100 for members and $150 for non-members. Discounts for families apply.
Classes include:
Cultural Studies
Irish Language Classes
Teen Theatre Workshop
Celtic Mythology and Art
To register children for classes, call 773-282-7035, ext. 10.
Also of Interest ~ Legacy of Erin: The Children’s Choir (New!)
is now enrolling students grades 3-8 on an on-going basis. Conveniently scheduled for Irish School students from 11-12:15 on Saturdays.
REGISTRATION
Please call 773.282.7035 ext 10 for registration and information. You may also contact the school by e-mail at:
irishschool@irishamhc.com
Space is limited, so enroll today, and reap the benefits for a lifetime!
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