Korean Culture School

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Winter/Spring 2024 Korean Culture School

Want to learn about Korean language and culture with us?

What’s the best way to learn about Korean culture, make friends, and have fun? Join us on Saturday mornings for the ASIA Families Korean Culture School! To save your spot for the fall semester, please register through the link provided.

 

Winter/Spring 2024 Korean Culture School Dates

Saturdays: February 10, March 9, April 13, and May 11, 2024. 

KCS Schedule:

  • 9:00-9:30 am: Registration

  • 9:30-11:30 am: Classes for children, teens, and parents

  • 11:30 am -12:30 pm: Korean lunch

Location:

First Korean Presbyterian Church:
1011 Maple Ave, Rockville, MD 20851

Cost:

  • Child: $175 each

  • Parent or parents: $125 total

For more information, contact Jae Lee, Korean Culture School Director.


Who Attends Korean Culture School?

  • Children ages 3-12, including both Korean adoptees and non-Korean siblings

  • Teens ages 13-18

  • Parents (and sometimes grandparents) of Korean adoptees

  • Adult adoptees and their children


Sessions for Children

Children learn about Korean language, story-telling, arts, crafts, food, music, dance and more. ASIA Families offers separate classes tailored to each age group, from preschool to preteen, led by Korean-American adults, including adult adoptees, as well as teen mentors.

"My kids love seeing their friends, playing games, learning about Korea, and being with other families that look like our family. And the food, especially the food."

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Sessions for Teens

Our teen sessions provide a fun, interactive setting for teenagers to explore what it means to be Korean and adopted in America. The sessions are led by Korean American adults as well as adult adoptees who have grown up in the U.S. and, in many cases, also lived in Korea.

"I like EVERYTHING about the teen program, but mostly, I like making new friends in a safe environment."

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Sessions for Adults

While children and teens attend their classes, adults attend classes addressing their needs, interests, and concerns as adoptive parents. Recent sessions included an adult adoptee panel discussion on race and identity, intro to K-drama, Korean arts and crafts, modern Korean history, and Korean cooking.

"We enjoy the quality and variety of parent sessions (they're exceptional), but the best part is the sense of community, the support from other parents just like us."

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