Our Program

Celebrating German Language and Culture

We offer German Language Workshops  for all ages,  native speakers and non-native speakers. Especially young children learn a second language naturally through singing, playing  and conversation.
Our Program also offers a variety of Music and Art classes for children beginning at the age of three.  Recorder lessons, singing, music, dance, playing and performing are as much part of the classes as are drawing, arts & crafts, knitting, sewing, crochet, needlework and design. The choices include traditional German songs and dramatics.
Throughout the year students will be introduced to  German traditions ( create your own lanterns and be part of the yearly lantern festival in November,  help creating costumes and perform with us  our traditional German Christmas musical, and so on).

 

German Language Workshop for non-native speakers
Mondays     4:30 – 5:30 p.m.  -  ages  5 – 8
Tuesdays    4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  -  ages  9 – 12
Tuesdays    5:00 – 6:30 p.m.  -  ages  16 and older
Thursdays   5:00 – 6:30 p.m.  -  ages  16 and older
This class is directed at students with little or no prior knowledge of German. The students learn to take part in everyday conversation, write and read  through storytelling, rhymes, songs, games and many other creative experiences.  Apart  from learning the language, geographical and cultural Information is also part of the curriculum. 

German Language Workshop for native speakers
Mondays     3:30 – 4:30 p.m.  -  ages  5 – 8
Thursdays   4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  -  ages  9 – 12

This class is directed at students who are fluent in the German Language. Our goal in this class is to deepen  their skills. We combine speaking with writing, grammar, as well as inspiring them to draft their own writings. The lessons stimulate the children’s joy of reading and further develop  their reading and writing abilities while learning more about  Germany and Europe.  Application of German language on the subjects of geography, history, social science and many more topics!

Recorder  –  Beginner  5 years and older
Saturdays   2:45  - 3:30 p.m.  –  Recorder 1
This class does not require any prior knowledge. The children learn the first fundamentals of playing the recorder. German children’s and activity songs entice children to acquaint themselves with the instrument and the notes in a natural  way. In a playful environment they learn the right poise, breathing techniques and to read music.

 Recorder   –   Advanced  6 years and older
Saturdays   12:30  - 1:30 p.m. -  Recorder 2
Tuesdays      3:00 -  4:00 p.m. -  Recorder 3
This class is aimed at children who are familiar with playing the recorder. Advanced play and playing the instrument in two part harmony are  the subjects of this course. The objective is to gradually strengthen the  correlations between the children’s abilities, enthusiasm and aspirations. 

Arts & Crafts 
Saturdays   1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 
(3 and 4 year olds)  This class provides the children with countless age appropriate ideas and mental stimulation, allowing them to unleash their creativity. Arts and crafts, singing, dancing and playing traditional German games are as much a part of this class as is the development of rhythm and beat. Children are exposed to spoken German through songs
and role-play.

(5 years and older ) From painting and drawing to challenging arts, this class is filled with wonderful craft ideas, including many traditional German  projects. In addition, the children will learn basic techniques on how to work with different fabrics. Easy to do  knitting-, sewing-, crochet and needle work projects will help the children to enjoy working with fabric and yarn. German music, singing and dancing will be part of this class as well.

Theater/Drama
Fridays   4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  -  all ages
In this class children will playful travel through the German language and tradition. They will enjoy small plays about traditional celebrations like “Fasching, Carnival”, Easter, St. Martin/Lantern festival, St. Nikolaus, Advent and our  annual,  in public performed,  Christmas Musical.

 

Rates and Terms of Payment

• The rate for our language workshop  is $40  per student and month.
• We charge a one-time registration fee in the amount of $30  per student.
• The monthly charges for the music and art classes are $35 per class per child.
• Books and Recorder (if needed) will be charged separately.
  The current store prices plus shipping apply. Rates may vary, depending on the course and the exchange rate.
• Students are liable to pay for lessons missed. Extended periods of absence require a minimum of  one month notice.
• Advance payment for the courses should be made on a monthly basis by the first of each month. We accept cash as well as checks.