PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

During the plenary, morning and afternoon courses, ICASSI offers a unique, international, educational program for children and youth. Qualified teachers will lead the children and youth through play, into the basics of Individual Psychology. There is a special value to having a multi-lingual (English, German, Dutch, Hebrew, Romanian, French, Chinese) experience in this Program, as children and youth become more culturally aware and comfortable in a global society. The objective of the teachers is to encourage children to find their place confidently in the group. The educational world of ICASSI is determined by people learning with each other about the world around them. Here the approach is “Help me do it by myself with others in a way that my abilities will contribute to the community.” Parents and guardians will meet the teachers at the beginning of each week. The Program is a unique opportunity for young people to learn and socialize in an encouraging atmosphere.

The Children’s Program is open to children ages 4 to 11 during the plenary, morning and afternoon courses. The Program offers athletic, art, music, and play activities. Adlerian child-rearing and classroom management principles will be used. Small group meetings will give children the chance to plan group activities. Children must be at least 4 years old and toilet trained to participate in ICASSI’s Children’s Program. Parents of children under 4 years of age must make their own arrangements for child care.  ICASSI does not provide care to this age group.  Information to help parents find resources may be provided on request.
The Children’s Program is led by Magnus Irvine, Andreea Popa, Shuli Zheng, Itamar Abramson, Anda Pacurar, Aiste Vaisnore and Eric Pacurar.

Please note: Parents bring their children to the program at 8:45.

The Youth Program is open to youth ages 12 to 17. The Program gives youth the opportunity to study and experience Individual Psychology and consists of 2 parts. The first part is the Recreational part and takes place during the morning Plenary and the afternoon courses. Youth from various countries will together determine the activities (e.g., sports, games, music, art, drama, etc.) to be engaged in during these Recreational sessions using an interactive decision-making model. Activities focus on connecting with each other and developing capabilities in team (play) work. 

The second part of the Youth Program is the Youth Course Personal Development in the morning. The course facilitates the growth of self-understanding, social interest and community-oriented behavior. Youth Program activities are cooperative in nature and focus on including all participants. All youth 12-17 will participate in the Morning Course Personal Development and the Afternoon Youth Recreation.  Youth 16 to 17 who have attended ICASSI before have the option to participate in adult courses in the afternoon that indicate they are open to youth. Youth may attend plenary sessions in the morning, individually or together as a group activity. The Youth Program is led by Noam Shoham, Itamar Abramson and Greg Posyniak.

While at ICASSI, parents or guardians are responsible for their children and youth at all times.  Youth and children are NOT allowed to attend ICASSI without a parent or guardian accompanying them. Parents and guardians are expected to be clear about rules, boundaries and expected behavior.  Children and youth are all expected to be housed in rooms with their parents or in adjacent rooms.

Parent Meetings

Staff running the programs for children and youth will be available during registration to meet with parents and respond to their questions. Parents (or guardians) and their children and youth are required to meet with program staff on Monday evening of each week. It is required that all parents attend. The time and place of the meetings will be announced at registration and at the plenary lecture on Monday morning. Parents may refer to the newsletter to learn the location as well.