THE SUMMER SCHOOL OF "O"
Summer School of “O”
The Summer School of “O”
June, July, and August 2025
La Piccola BAO:
For young participants, the Piccola BAO — the children’s section of the Open Library of Ostana — will be available. Small as the name suggests, it is public and precious, made possible by donors who are also nationally recognized authors of children’s literature.
APi – Metamorphosis:
The guiding theme of all activities at the 2025 summer school will be APi – Metamorphosis.
Activities include:
- Being in nature: Living as an active part of an ecosystem, learning to recognize and appreciate bees from an early age in Italian, Occitan, and other languages.
- Reading: Exploring books about bees, their importance, and their biological functions, using the Piccola BAO catalog.
- Drawing and observing bees: Understanding their form—from head to thorax and abdomen, antennas to stinger—through perception and artistic representation.
- Singing and dancing among flowers: Listening to the gentle buzzing and observing the circular dance of bees.
- Creating together: Building a small flower herbarium or a participatory alphabet, scientific yet emotional, to be shared as a collective material at the end of the summer.
“MONVISO WORKSHOP – Activation of an Integrated System of Inclusive Cultural and Community Welfare Services for Young Families in the Mountain Area. Project No. 23388 funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU – PNRR – Strengthening Community Social Services and Infrastructure.”
Educators
Ostana Educational Services – Staff
Lead Educators:
Emanuela Cancellieri – born in Turin on January 13, 1981, resident in Saluzzo, mother of two children. Specialized in workshops on music, reading and storytelling, and creative expression. Nature, mountain, and mountain biking enthusiast. Certified swimming and aquatic activities instructor (FIN and AICS). Supported by experienced educators.
Chiara Costantin – born in Turin on August 13, 1992, resident in Pinerolo, mother of two children. Bachelor’s degree in Education Sciences from the University of Turin.
Veronica Greco – Educator with a degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Bergamo, experienced in nurseries in Italy and abroad.
Carola Cismondi – Professional educator with a strong passion for outdoor education, mindfulness, and non-formal education. Enthusiastic, curious, and creative.
Theatre Educator:
Giulietta De Bernardi – actress and director, founder of Scarlattine Teatro, leading two nature theatre workshops per month. Her work includes productions for children, exploring body language with various materials, and performances for adult audiences.
European Students:
During July and August, educators will be assisted by university students participating in the UNITA Rural Mobility project, of which Viso A Viso is a partner. They will support activities, engaging children in small games to aid the learning of Romance languages.
Educatrici
Giulietta De Bernardi
Transportation
Departure for Ostana is scheduled every morning from Paesana, Piazza Statuto / Via Po, 13 at 8:50 AM by public transport. Return to Paesana is scheduled around 4:20–4:30 PM at the same departure location.
Public transport costs:
- Single trip: €2.50
- Weekly pass: €15.60
- Monthly pass: €56.00
For those not using the transport service, meeting point is every morning at the bus stop in Ostana, near the school wing.
Location
Months: June, July, and August
- Children aged 1–5 years: at the School of “O”, Mizoun de la Villo, below the bakery “Quel Po di Pan.”
- Children aged 6–12 years: at the Auditorium de Lou Pourtoun, Sant’Antonio.
Activities for all participants will take place across the hamlets and trails of Ostana: at Lou Pourtoun (auditorium for psychomotor activities, theatre, and music), playgrounds in the Marchetti and Sant’Antonio hamlets, and in Ostana’s forests and meadows.
Hours:
- Full day: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Morning: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (exit after lunch)
Logistical Information
|
Summer School Fees |
h. 9:00 - 13:00 |
h. 9:00 - 16:30 |
|
Monthly Rate (with packed lunch) |
200€ |
350€ |
|
Weekly Rate (with packed lunch) |
80€ |
120€ |
|
Daily Rate (with packed lunch) |
25€ |
35€ |
| T-shirt 10€ | ||
- Residents of Ostana: 10%
- Second child: 20%
Children’s meals: €4 per meal
Meals can be purchased directly at the Merenderia Alpina. Further details regarding the menu will follow.
Payments:
A 50% deposit is due by April 30 to confirm enrollment.
The balance is due by mid-June via bank transfer to:
IBAN: IT93Y0838246700000150102177
Account holder: Viso A Viso Soc. Coop.
Payment reference: Child’s surname + Summer School of O period
The payment receipt, together with the child’s identification document (submitted once), must be sent to: scuola@visoaviso.it
What to Pack in the Backpack
Teacher–Parent Communications, Meals, and Photography
Communications:
On the first day of school, a WhatsApp group will be created for parents who wish to join.
Meals:
Children may have a meal prepared by Merenderia Alpina at a special price. Meals will be supervised by the educator or accompanying staff. Parents must notify the teacher by Friday of the previous week if they wish to use this service.
Alternatively, children may bring a packed lunch from home. Priority is given to keeping all children together during mealtime.
Photography:
Upon request by some parents, photos may be taken of children during activities, but faces will be fully masked with graphic elements and images will not be shared in any chat, including the parents’ group.
For Viso A Viso and the Municipality of Ostana, documenting activities is important, but it will always be done with full respect for children’s and families’ privacy.
Program
