Ascanius: The Youth Classics Institute

Ascanius: The Youth Classics Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring lifelong learning about Latin, Greek, and the ancient Mediterranean world, especially at the elementary and middle school levels. Since 2000, we have served hundreds of students and teachers throughout the country. Through our programs, we encourage today’s youth to think critically about ancient societies and compare them to daily life in the modern world.

We are dedicated to giving individuals the tools they need to share Latin, Greek, and the Classics with children. Through three grant opportunities that we have made available to teachers and students, our aim is to spur growth of Latin and the Classics at the elementary and middle school levels, and to help create and strengthen world language partnerships between elementary and secondary schools. Through our publications, we provide teachers and families with the ideas, materials, and information they need to breathe life into the Classics in their own homes or classrooms. Finally, we also offer free materials on our website, including The Shooting Star, a collection of ready-to-use lessons and materials on thirty different Classical topics.