Living Latin in Paris 2025
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: October 15th, 2024. Please make your deposit payment here.
- Remaining Balance: November 15, 2024. Please make your balance payment here.
Forms
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Please use this travel form to let us know your arrival and departure information by November 15, 2024. 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.
Aequora at Danbury Grassroots Academy
About Our Site and Aequora
Our site is located at Danbury Grassroots Academy in Danbury, Connecticut. Each year, Danbury Grassroots Academy serves 60-65 selected at-risk students from the ages of 8 to 22. It is an academic support system and health program that builds strong, confident young people who are successful in the classroom and in life. Students attend every afternoon for a few hours of reading, math, and time management skills. In addition, DGA helps with the college admissions process and career goals. In the summer, students participate in a tennis and healthy lifestyle program.
Aequora is a K-8 program focused on literacy via Latin in underserved areas. At Danbury Grassroots Academy, we have chosen Aequora because we believe in the benefits of a classical education. Through The Paideia Institute’s Aequora curriculum, we are improving literacy, cultural understanding, and equity in education — all while making the ancient Mediterranean world fun and accessible to students of all backgrounds.
Led by an independent site coordinator, Aequora envisions the Classics as an inclusive and diverse field. The textbook, Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin, introduces basic 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 Danbury Grassroots Academy, we teach Latin in a modern, child-focused, and engaging way- by giving interactive lessons and offering hands-on activities and games. Our on-site coordinator enjoys working with children and loves learning and teaching Latin and Roman history. We meet once a week to read, play, and learn as we provide an introduction to Latin and a deeper understanding of history.
The Aequora program is run by enthusiastic volunteers all over the country who want to make a difference by sharing their love of Latin to help remedy the existing educational inequality.
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Site Coordinator
Our founder and site coordinator Will is a local high school student.
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Aequora at the Century Chinese Language School
About Our Site and Aequora
Our Aequora site is located at Framingham State University in Framingham, Massachusetts. It is part of the Century Chinese Language School, which provides many after-school programs and opportunities to its students, including Latin.
Aequora is a K-8 program focused on literacy via Latin. At the Chinese Century Language School, 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 power of classical languages 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 Century Chinese Language School, Aequora sessions happen once every week on a Sunday. The students participating in the program range from First Graders to Sixth Graders. Each session is constructed of three main parts: learning a Latin language concept, reading about Ancient History or mythology, and a fun activity to get the young students excited to learn, whether it is an arts and crafts project or a Kahoot!
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 of Latin. We are always looking for new volunteers!
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Site Coordinators
Our site coordinator, Aaron Zhou, is a student at St. Mark’s School in Southborough, Massachusetts.
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Aequora at Mark Twain Elementary
About Our Site and Aequora
Our Aequora site is located at Mark Twain Elementary School in Houston, Texas. It is a school 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 Mark Twain Elementary School, 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
We have one student volunteer who teaches this program. The program is held once per week in a classroom with about 21 students. Mark Twain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Houston ISD. Houston ISD doesn’t typically offer Latin as a language, so this is the only chance that the students have to get exposure to Latin. 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 of Latin. We are always looking for new volunteers!
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Site Coordinators
Our site coordinator, Aurelia Shaitelman, is a student at St. John’s School.
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Sign upAequora at the Bethlehem Area Public Library
About Our Site and Aequora
Our Aequora site is located at the Bethlehem Area Public Library in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is a library 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 the Bethlehem Area Public 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
This site is independently run by Jake Welton, and meets every week. They meet in the youth services area of the Bethlehem Area Public Library, where they go through course content in addition to fun Latin games. 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 of Latin.
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Site Coordinators
Our site coordinator, Jake Welton, is a student at Moravian Academy.
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Aequora at Carmen South High School
About Our Site and Aequora
Our Aequora site is located at Carmen South Campus High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is a high school 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 Carmen South Campus High School, 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
We host a club meeting once a month (usually the first Thursday of the month). We run our site with about 2-3 engaged volunteers leading a slideshow presentation and seminar and some fun Classics-themed activities! We end each meeting with a game (kahoot/quizlet- type quiz game) with prizes for the winners. We always have food and keep the meetings fun and engaging! We often include artistic and creative projects as well as stories from Greek and Roman history and mythology.
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Site Coordinators
Our site coordinator Yukiko Mitchell is a student at Brookfield East High School from the Wisconsin Junior Classical League
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Looking for Places to Volunteer?
We are currently looking for volunteers to fill slots at the following locations (NB these times and dates are ranges; please contact us for more information):
New York City
- Bay Academy for Arts and Sciences (Brookyln, NY): [Starting September] 5 days a week, 2-5pm
- P.S. 21 Margaret P. Emery Elm Park School (Staten Island, NY): Mondays/Tuesdays 2:30pm - 4:30pm
- I.S. 303 Herbert S. Eisenberg (Brooklyn, NY): Wednesdays/Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30pm
- P.S. 12 Dr. Jacqueline Peek-Davis School (Brooklyn, NY): Wednesdays at 4pm
- P.S. 53 The Basheer Quisim School (Bronx, NY): Thursdays at 2:30pm
Philadelphia
- John Hancock Demonstration Schools (Northeast Philadelphia): Starting October 2024
We welcome volunteers from the Philadelphia area to apply for opportunities arising in the next few months.
Don't see your city on the list? We can help you set up a Teaching Literacy with Latin site in your hometown: see here to get started!
Up to date as of 08/22/24
Roman Holiday | Discover the Eternal City | July 1-5, 2024
An Art Tour of Rome for the Classically Curious
The Paideia Institute invites you to join us for a one-week art historical tour of Rome in July of 2024. This curated experience will give you the opportunity to travel through the timeline of the Eternal City's major art movements, with an emphasis on the dialogue between ancient and modern that defines the city's visual landscape. Connect with the Classics and discover Rome's timeless beauty through juxtapositions of classical archaeology, Mannerist and Baroque art, 20th century Modernism, and contemporary responses to the city's rich artistic tradition.
Each guided activity is led by the Paideia Institute's expert docents and paired with a meal at some of Rome's most sought-after restaurants and enoteche. Savor delicious food, exquisite wine, and excellent conversation!
Itinerary
Monday, July 1: Baroque Walking Tour
A stroll through the architectural gems of Rome's Baroque era. Learn about why this historical period produced such a dramatic artistic vocabulary, full of surprising and theatrical illusory visual effects. Highlights will include Bernini's Fontana del Tritone, the Ecstasy of St. Teresa sculpture group at Santa Maria della Vittoria, Borromini's undulating architectural masterpiece at San Carlino alle Quattro Fontane, and, of course, the Trevi Fountain.
Lunch at: Marzapane, Via Flaminia 64.
Borromini's oval dome at San Carlino alle Quattro Fontane.
Tuesday, July 2: Mannerist Day Trip
An unforgettable day trip to two enchanting sculpture gardens an hour north of Rome. Discover the fantastical and grotesque stone creatures of the Sacro Bosco ("sacred grove") of Bomarzo, which Renaissance duke Vicino Orsini commissioned to cope with the loss of his wife, Giulia Farnese. After lunch, explore the Tarot Garden: 20th century artist Niki de Saint Phalle's dazzling sculptural interpretation of the oracular tarot card deck. Witness a magical artistic dialogue between past and present!
Lunch at: Dieci Sedie, Largo Della Neve 2, Tuscania.
The High Priestess fountain at the entrance to Niki de Saint Phalle's Tarot Garden.
Wednesday, July 3: Art Patronage and Villeggiatura at Galleria Borghese
A guided tour of the Borghese family’s distinguished art collection, begun by Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the early 1600s. Come face to face with some of the most renowned gems of Baroque painting and sculpture (rife with Classical imagery!), such as Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne, Caravaggio’s Boy with a Basket of Fruit, and Titian’s Sacred and Profane Love. Afterwards, take a leisurely stroll through the Villa Borghese’s sprawling park.
Lunch at: Ai Fienaroli, Via Piemonte 125.
Bernini's Apollo and Daphne.
Thursday, July 4: A Critical Lense on Authoritarian Architecture
A walking tour of Rome's Fascist-era EUR ("Universal Expo Rome") district, including the monumental Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana. Learn about the massive urban planning project inaugurated by Mussolini in the 1930s that was intended to be the site of the 1942 World's Fair, and how the architectural motifs of imperial Rome influenced the authoritarian aesthetics of the Fascist built environment.
Lunch at: Retrobottega, Via della Stelletta 4.
The Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, also know as the "square Colosseum".
Friday, July 5: Industry and Archaeology in Testaccio
A guided tour of the Centrale Montemartini museum in the neighborhood of Testaccio. Explore the striking juxtaposition between ancient Roman artifacts and the industrial machinery of the decommissioned power plant, which has housed part of the Capitoline Museums' collection since 1997. The neighborhood's foremost example of urban transformation and renewal, the museum represents the unique proximity of ancient and contemporary archaeologies that interface throughout the city.
Lunch at: BAUHAUS ROME, Piazza Eugenio Biffi 3.
Classical and industrial archaeology on display side by side at the former thermal power plant.
Who can join Roman Holiday?
Please note that there are no linguistic or academic prerequisites to attend Roman Holiday. Though we welcome participants who have a background in the Classical languages and humanities, all programming will be in English and will be accessible to a non-specialist audience.
Paideia’s Roman Holiday takes place during the first week of Living Latin in Rome High School so that parents whose children are attending the high school program can explore the city and get a taste of the immersive Classical experiences that we offer our students. The Roman Holiday itinerary includes some of the sites that our students visit during Living Latin in Rome, but please note that all Roman Holiday programming takes place separately from the high school group’s schedule.
We also welcome participants who are not connected to our other programs and just want to enjoy an enriching summer holiday in Rome!
Registration
The cost to attend Roman Holiday is $150 per day, which covers our guides, site entrance fees, one group meal per day, and a chartered bus for the day trip to Bomarzo and Capalbio. Participants are welcome to register à la carte for the days they wish to attend, or join for the whole week for the reduced cost of $700.
Please register for Roman Holiday no later than May 1st, 2024, using the form below.
If you have any questions or require special accommodations during any meals or site visits, please reach out to us at [email protected].
About the Paideia Institute
The Paideia Institute is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the study of the classical humanities. The Institute was founded in 2010 by former students of the Vatican Latinist Fr. Reginald Foster, who taught generations of Latin students to love the Latin language and the city of Rome. Since then, we have pursued that mission through travel programs, outreach to expand access to the classics, publications, curriculum development, and digital language learning.
Each year we organize and operate over 50 educational travel experiences in Italy and Greece for school groups and adult learners, bringing the study and appreciation of the classical humanities to more than 1,000 students from all age groups. Our tour leaders–Classicists, linguists, archaeologists, and art historians–are experts in their academic fields with decades of rigorous preparation and experience. Our Rome-based staff members bring a depth and breadth of local knowledge about the city to our tours.