The Italian Club Ladies Auxiliary, Inc. will host this event for the purpose of educating youth about the Italian culture. All seven areas of the camp are headed by State of Florida certified teacher, who are of Italian descent. It is our desire and goal that all children will gain an awareness of Italy’s culture and will have a love of Italy as we do.

• Campo Italiano Registration Form
• Information Flyer
• Campo Italiano Sponsor Letter

Campo in the News

• Tampa Bay's 10
• WUSF / NPR

Camp Chair: Rosalie Castellana Perrone, Chairwoman, Ladies Auxiliary, Inc.

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Areas

1. Music-Jimmie Leone
2. Dance-Mary Frances Leto Granell
3. Language-Sandra Alfieri
4. Traditions-Rosalie Castellana Perrone, JoAnna Curry
5. Arts and Crafts-Katie Miliziano
6. Crochet-Mary Mortellaro
7. Cooking-Patricia Suarez Heath
8. Storytelling-Nora Midulla Lamb

We feel strongly that the youth are our future and the greatest vehicle for passing on our culture. Pride plays a tremendous part. Campo Italiano will help to instill the pride that Italians feel about their culture.

Campo Italiano Curriculum 2008

Campo Italiano is a lot of fun and educational at the same time. What do the campers learn?  We are proud of our curriculum! The Italian language is woven into all areas in addition to 45 minutes of the language daily. The culture is woven into all areas also. Our campers are really immersed into the culture for one week. See our curriculum below.

Area Chairs:

• Music James Leone
• Dance Mary Frances Leto Granell
• Language Sandra Alfieri
• Storytelling Nora Midulla Lamb
• Arts and Crafts Joanna Alfano Bernaldo/Crochet Mary Mortellaro Caltagirone
• Cooking Patricia Suarez Heath
• Traditions e Pui Marie Perrone Cusmano

Curriculum:

• Music: O Sole Mio, C’e La Luna, and other authentic Italian favorites
   
• Dance: Folkdance
   
• Language: Animals, actions words, household items, and time. Professor Toto will be used as a learning tool.
   
• Storytelling: Pinocchio, Strega Nonna ZoeSophia, An Adventure in Venice, Tony’s Bread, Old Befana
   
• Traditions e pui: Sports, A visit from Christopher Columbus, Games(Scope and Tombola), Holidays in Italy, and Andiamo in America.
   
• Cooking: Italian Pacatini, sphingi, arrancini, Italian soda, and Guest Chef Waylon and a surprise lesson.
   
• Arts and Crafts: Crochet, Mosiac picture frames, Venetian Masks, and Stained Glass

Special Note!
ALL LESSONS ARE FUN AND EDUCATIONAL EMPHASIZING ITALIAN VOCABULARY AND CUSTOMS.

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