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Italian Language Program for Children

photo of interior of Per Tutti. Shows a play area with toys and stations

Since January 2025, the Center has partnered with Per Tutti Italian Language & Cultural Center to offer an Italian language program for children. All classes will be held at Per Tutti's new, age-appropriate facilities, which are complete with indoor and outdoor play areas.

Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 program, ages 3-12+. Each day includes an Italian lesson within a play-based learning environment incorporating music & movement, arts & crafts, STEAM activities, story time, and open play in our spacious indoor and outdoor play areas.

Spring Program: Ages 3-12+

Starting January 26, 2026...

  • Ages 9–12+ meet Mondays, 5–6pm
    • This section has limited spaces available.
  • Ages 3–5 meet Tuesdays, 4:30–5:15pm
    • This section is full with an open waitlist.
  • Ages 6–9 meet Wednesdays, 4:30–5:25pm
    • This section is full with an open waitlist.

Cost: $375 per child for 15 weeks of instruction. *This reduced rate is made possible by a generous donation to the Center for Italian Studies

Location:  Per Tutti: Italian Language and Cultural Center, 543 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780 (across from St. James Elementary School)

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15 sessions

9–12+ age group:
January 26
February 2, 9, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18

 

3–5 age group:
January 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19

 

6–9 age group:
January 28
February 4, 11, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20

 

a flyer containing information on the per tutti children's spring 2026 program; information contained is the same as what's on the site, in addition to the PerTutti homepage (www.pertuttili.com). Click the image for a pdf version

All classes will be taught by Per Tutti founder and Director Catrina Percontino, who had previously been teaching children's classes with the Center. Percontino is an alumna of the Stony Brook University Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program and a NYSED certified teacher in Adolescent Education (Italian and Spanish) with Elementary Extension.  She also holds an AP Teacher Certification.

 

profile picture of Catherine Percontino on a plain gray background

 

For additional information, please call us at (631) 632-7444 or email ctritalianstudies@stonybrook.edu.

Per Tutti was recently featured on News 12 in the "Main Street Long Island: Showcasing the Best of St. James" segment on July 19, 2024.