La Casita’s Community Programs focus on visual and performance arts, bilingual literacy, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Programs also use creative expression and mindfulness as a way to work through issues of mental and emotional distress, wellness and self-care among other areas of our children’s and families’ daily lives.
To register for these programs, contact La Casita today at lacasita@syr.edu.
A list of our fall programs is below:
Spring 2024 Programs at La Casita
After School Program
Ages 5+
Open Studio
Tuesday-Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm
Open Studio is an open art-making workshop where participants can create art using a variety of materials provided by La Casita.
Piano
Tuesday & Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm-2:00pm
In this workshop, participants become familiar with the instrument, begin to read music, and learn the basic skills for playing piano. Led by Syracuse University student Myra Bocage (’26).
DANZA
Friday 4:00pm-5:00pm
DANZA is a weekly dance workshop led by Gabriela Padilla, a Syracuse University student and dancer in the Raíces Dance Troupe from Puerto Rico! Participants in this program enjoy the rhythm and beat of Latin music and dance!
STEM
Friday 5:00pm-6:00pm
A weekly science-based program led by Fabio Candelario, a member of the Society of Hispanic Professionals in Engineering (S.H.P.E.) at Syracuse University. Participants work on projects and experiments exploring science, technology, engineering, and math.
Violin
Saturday 11:00am-2:00pm
Tales Navarro G’23 will be offering an introductory workshop for youth interested in learning to play the violin. La Casita can provide six (6) violins to participants who are in need of an instrument. Beginner and Advanced classes will be offered.
Guitar
Saturday 1:00pm-2:00pm
Classes for beginner students interested in learning the basics of guitar. Instruments are provided while space remains available.
Storytime
Wednesday 4:00pm-6:00pm
Storytime is a weekly workshop in which participants enjoy reading a variety of books combined with art projects.
Multimedia Storytelling
Film Animation and Comic Book Illustration
Special workshops will be held from 4:00pm-6:00pm on select Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the semester with instructors Kelly Gallagher, Associate Professor of Film at Syracuse University, and Cayetano Valenzuela, Syracuse-based painter and illustrator.
For more information about the programs being offered this semester, please contact:
Bennie Guzman, Programming Coordinator
To enroll in La Casita’s community programs, please contact:
Ana Arango, Community Engagement Coordinator