Westchester Italian Cultural Center

Our ever popular, hands-on culinary classes for children are presented in our professional demontration kitchem. Children don chef coats and toques and have fun while learning to prepare traditional Italian food. 

A tribute to Nutella, the delicious hazelnut spread, with a recipe for a yummy Nutella sandwhich cookies.

For children ages 5 to 13.

Our teachers engage and educate children by immersing them in the Italian language and culture through age appropriate creative and fun activities including arts and crafts, songs, stories, books computers and games.

Mommy & Me, Primi Passi in Italiano
For children ages 2½ to 4 and caregiver
Instructor: Leslie Poole Petit
Thursdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm
February 9, 2012 – March 29, 2012 (8 classes)
Fee: Members $200, Non-Members $250

Instructor: Leslie Poole Petit
Thursdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm
April 12, 2012 – May 31, 2012 (8 classes)
Fee: Members $200, Non-Members $250

Impariamo Insieme

This three-pronged approach to language acquisition immerses the students in the Italian language and culture, and provides regular exposure to all three of our talented instructors. During each two-hour session, students travel through different workshops conducted only in Italian by our experienced educators. Workshops will focus on art, music, literature, games, and culinary arts, utilizing the Center’s state-of-the-art facilities. The program is open to children ages 4 to 12. Students will be grouped by age.

Instructors: Leslie Poole Petit, Cathy Blanco, Almira Bubesi
Saturdays 10:00am – 12pm;
February 4, 2012 – April 21, 2012  (10 classes)
No classes on Saturday, April 7 and April 14
Fee: Members $275, Non-Members $375

Space is limited, register early to guarantee your space