Thank you for registering for Living Latin and Greek in New York City 2026!

Below you will find information to help you prepare for your Living Latin and Greek conference experience. You can also see who else is coming to the conference and communicate with other enrolled attendees via a WhatsApp group. You can always return to this page if you have any questions. It will also appear in your My Programs section of your Paideia Institute Account, where there are also other resources for the Paideia community. Please check it out.

Practical Information

The conference will take place at Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan and will run from 8:30am - 5:30pm on Saturday, February 14th and 8:30am - 5:45pm on Sunday, February 15th.  

The Institute has reserved a limited block of rooms at the Fairfield Inn and Suites New York Manhattan / Central Park, available to conference participants at a reduced group rate. Please use this link to book.

CONFERENCE PACKET

The Paideia Institute will edit and distribute a conference packet with readings in Latin and Greek related to the conference theme. There is no need to prepare texts ahead of time, but if you would like to review the texts, we make the texts available on this site by February 1st.

LECTURES

The conference features lectures in English, Latin and Ancient Greek on the conference's theme, Otium et Negotium, by speakers from all over the world. Lectures are open to all conference attendees.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

In addition to the lectures, the conference also features breakout sessions taught by conference speakers and Paideia staff. In small groups formed according to participants’ experience with Latin or Greek, participants will read and discuss set selections from the conference packet under the guidance of an experienced instructor. These sessions are meant to be interactive immersion experiences in Greek or Latin, which are the exclusive languages of instruction. Group information will be posted on this page by February 1st.

SPECIAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

In addition to the regular breakout sessions, one special session (titled 'Varia' in the packet) will be offered daily. During the special session, participants are allowed to choose from a selection of offerings. Special sessions include reading of Latin and Ancient Greek texts from the conference packet but not covered in the regular sessions, free Latin or Greek conversation, games, and other activities.

A NOTE ON SPEAKING LATIN AND GREEK

In all breakout sessions and in the Latin lectures, the language of instruction will be Latin, and participants are expected to speak only Latin.

The Paideia Institute does not, however, enforce a Latin-only policy at any of its programs. We see this conference as an opportunity for teachers and others interested in Latin and Greek to come together, practice speaking Latin and Ancient Greek (or try it for the first time) in a supportive environment, effectively learn methods to incorporate active Latin into their own classrooms, meet, interact, and network with one another, and have a good time.

To this end, we certainly encourage those who wish to speak Latin during lunch, during coffee hour, or even for the duration of the conference, but speaking in English is also completely fine.

Spoken Ancient Greek

Participants will be scheduled for at least one Ancient Greek breakout session over the course of the weekend. There will also be spoken Ancient Greek options offered in each of the special sessions. Participants who know no Greek will be scheduled for only Latin sessions.

Cancellation Policy 

The last day to cancel one's registration for a full refund is February 7th, 2026. No refunds can be provided after this date. If you need to cancel at the last minute, we will offer you credit for next year’s conference or for another Paideia program.

Questions

If you have any questions about anything at all, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

About Our Site and Aequora 

Our Aequora site is located at Don Bosco in Port Chester, NY. It is a community center that provides many after-school programs and opportunities to its students, now including Latin. 

Aequora is a K-8 program focused on literacy via Latin. At Don Bosco, we have chosen Aequora because we believe in the benefits of a classical education. Through The Paideia Institute’s Aequora curriculum, our volunteers harness the classical languages’ power to improve literacy, cultural understanding, and equity in education — all while making the ancient Mediterranean world fun and accessible to students of all backgrounds. 

Led by independent site coordinators, Aequora envisions Classics as an inclusive, diverse, and socially engaged field. Our textbook, Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin, introduces the basics of Latin vocabulary and grammar, Roman culture and mythology, and connections between Latin, English, and Spanish, all through games and activities designed to show students that learning Latin is fun! 

How We Teach Aequora 

Sessions are held Fridays from 4:30-5:30pm at Don Bosco. Don Bosco is a Catholic community center that has after school programs for elementary and middle school boys and girls. Fifth graders enjoy learning Latin, with fun and active games that combine the Spanish that many of them grow up speaking with English to learn Latin. 

Photos 

Coming soon 

Site Coordinator 

Our site coordinator, Peter Salame is a student at Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT.

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About Our Site and Aequora 

We are proud to introduce a new site on the West Coast - in San Diego, California. Our program currently partners with two schools: Grace Academy, a multilingual after-school program in the North County area, and Deer Canyon Elementary School's ESS after-school program. Neither of these schools has an established Latin or classics curriculum, and our goal is to bridge this gap for 3rd through 5th grade students. Looking ahead, we are excited to expand into additional elementary schools across the Poway Unified School District to provide even more students access to classical studies.

Aequora is an initiative of the Paideia Institute, designed to foster English literacy and cultural curiosity through the engaging lens of Latin language, Roman culture, and mythology. By introducing children to the roots of language and classical civilization, our program hopes to inspire a lifelong love of learning and broaden educational opportunities for all.

How We Teach Aequora 

Our site meets once a week, offering lively, interactive sessions led by passionate student volunteers from The Cambridge School—all with years of Latin education experience and Del Norte High School - students with strong passion in classics. Through games, group activities, storytelling, and hands-on projects, we make Latin and the world of the Romans come alive for young learners, regardless of their previous language background.

Aequora’s approach encourages everyone to participate and succeed, and volunteers work together to create a fun, team-based learning environment. By drawing connections between Latin, English, and other world languages, our students gain both practical literacy skills and an appreciation for the diversity and richness of the classical tradition.

Photos 

Site Coordinators 

Jacob Wu is a junior at Del Norte High School and Alice Wang is a junior at the Cambridge School. 

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About Our Site and Aequora 

Our Aequora site is located at Glen Cove Public Library in Glen Cove, New York. It is a library with a children’s learning center that provides many after-school programs and opportunities to its students, now including Latin.

Aequora is a K-8 program focused on literacy via Latin. At Glen Cove Library, we have chosen Aequora because we believe in the benefits of a classical education. Through The Paideia Institute’s Aequora curriculum, our volunteers harness the classical languages’ power to improve literacy, cultural understanding, and equity in education — all while making the ancient Mediterranean world fun and accessible to students of all backgrounds.

Led by independent site coordinators, Aequora envisions Classics as an inclusive, diverse, and socially engaged field. Our textbook, Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin, introduces the basics of Latin vocabulary and grammar, Roman culture and mythology, and connections between Latin, English, and Spanish, all through games and activities designed to show students that learning Latin is fun!

How We Teach Aequora 

At the Glen Cove Library, our students range from the 3rd to 7th graders, and no prior experience with Latin is needed. We also encourage participation from anyone interested in Roman history, culture, and Greco-Roman mythology. The program runs for 6 week intervals, once in the Fall and once in the Spring, with meetings once every week. The Aequora program is sustained by enthusiastic volunteers all over the country who care about making a difference and want to fight educational inequality through sharing their love

Photos 

Coming soon!

Site Coordinators 

Our site coordinator, Bryan Bin is a rising senior at Friends Academy located in Locust Valley, New York. 

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We are looking forward to meeting you in Paris!  On this page you will find all information relevant to the trip this winter. You can also see who else is coming to the program, and communicate with other enrolled students via direct message. You can always return to this page if you have any questions.  It will also appear in your My Programs section of your Paideia Institute Account, where there are also other resources for the Paideia community. Please check it out.

Next Steps

Please make sure you observe all below deadlines for required forms.

Payment Deadlines

• Non-Refundable Deposit ($500): October 15th, 2025. Please make your deposit payment here.
• Remaining Balance ($1300): November 15, 2025. Please make your balance payment here.

Forms

• Please use this travel form to let us know your arrival and departure information by November 15, 2025. A week before the programs begins, we will send you more information about our arrival day plan.

Academic and Practical Information and Policies

• You can review all relevant information for this program on the Living Latin in Paris Welcome Page. 
• In Paris, we'll be using WhatsApp for daily group communication. Join the WhatsApp group by clicking on this link. 

We are looking forward to meeting you in Rome!  On this page you will find all information relevant to the trip this summer. You can also see who else is coming to the program, and communicate with other enrolled students via direct message or shared WhatsApp group. You can always return to this page if you have any questions.  It will also appear in your My Programs section of your Paideia Institute Account, where there are also other resources for the Paideia community. Please check it out.

Next Steps

Please make sure you observe all below deadlines for required forms.

Payment Deadlines

• Non-Refundable Deposit: April 1st, 2025. Please make your deposit payment here.
• Remaining Balance: May 1st, 2025. Please make your balance payment here.

Forms

• Please use this travel form to let us know your arrival and departure information by May 1st, 2025. A week before the programs begins, we will send you more information about our arrival day plan.

Academic and Practical Information and Policies

• You can review all relevant information for this program here.
• Join the LLiR 2025 WhatsApp group to connect with other participants before the start of the program by visiting this link.

We are looking forward to meeting you in Greece!  On this page you will find all information relevant to the trip this summer. You can also see who else is coming to the program, and communicate with other enrolled students via direct message or via a public chat board. You can always return to this page if you have any questions.  It will also appear in your My Programs section of your Paideia Institute Account, where there are also other resources for the Paideia community. Please check it out.

Next Steps

Please make sure you observe all below deadlines for required forms.

Payment Deadlines

• Non-Refundable Deposit: April 1, 2025. Please make your deposit payment here.
• Remaining Balance: May 1, 2025. Please make your balance payment here. (This page will become active on April 2nd, once the program is confirmed to run).

Forms

• Please use this travel form to let us know your arrival and departure information by May 1, 2025. A week before the programs begins, we will send you more information about our arrival day plan.

Academic and Practical Information and Policies

• You can review all relevant information for this program here.
• Join the LGiG 2025 WhatsApp group to contact other participants before the start of the program by clicking this link.
• Digital Materials for the course can be viewed here. 
• The 2025 course packet can be found here. 

We are looking forward to meeting you in Rome!  On this page you will find all information relevant to the trip this summer. You can also see who else is coming to the program, and communicate with other enrolled students via direct message or shared WhatsApp group. You can always return to this page if you have any questions.  It will also appear in your My Programs section of your Paideia Institute Account, where there are also other resources for the Paideia community. Please check it out.

Important step for parent access to this page: For parents who would like to message Paideia staff and other parents on this page, you will need to please follow these steps: Create an account here and update your profile information here. You’ll then be able to access this page from your own account. 

Next Steps

Please make sure you observe all below deadlines for required forms.

Payment Deadlines

• Non-Refundable Deposit: April 1st, 2025. Please make your deposit payment here.
• Remaining Balance: May 1st, 2025. Please make your balance payment here.

Forms

• Please use this travel form to let us know your arrival and departure information by May 1st, 2025. A week before the programs begins, we will send you more information about our arrival day plan.

Academic and Practical Information and Policies

• You can review all relevant information for this program here.
• You can view a packing and travel suggestions list here. 
• Join the LLiRHS 2025 WhatsApp group to connect with other admitted students and parents before the start of the program by visiting this link.

We are looking forward to meeting you in Greece! On this page you will find all information relevant to the trip this summer. You can also see who else is coming to the program, and communicate with other enrolled students via direct message or shared WhatsApp group. You can always return to this page if you have any questions.  It will also appear in your My Programs section of your Paideia Institute Account, where there are also other resources for the Paideia community. Please check it out.

Important step for parent access to this page: For parents who would like to message Paideia staff and other parents on this page, please follow these steps: Create an account here and update your profile information here. You’ll then be able to access this page from your own account. 

Next Steps

Please make sure you observe all below deadlines for required forms.

Payment Deadlines

• Non-Refundable Deposit: April 1, 2025. Please make your deposit payment here.
• Remaining Balance: May 1, 2025. Please make your balance payment here.

Forms

• Please use this travel form to let us know your arrival and departure information by May 1, 2025. A week before the programs begins, we will send you more information about our arrival day plan.

Academic and Practical Information

• You can review all relevant information for this program here.
• You can view a packing and travel suggestions list here. 
• Join the LGiGHS 2025 WhatsApp group to contact other admitted students and parents before the start of the program by clicking this link.