Homer’s Odyssey - Fall 2025 - Registration

Tuesdays and Thursdays (12-12:30PM PACIFIC // 3-3:30PM EASTERN), September 2 - November 20

In this class, we will read and discuss the great ancient Greek epic, Homer’s Odyssey, in its entirety. Each half-hour class will be devoted to one chapter (chapters are called books - 24 in total) and we will use the excellent new Emily Wilson translation as well as Gareth Hinds’ graphic novel edition. Class will include discussions of the text and ancient mythology, explorations into ancient history, and student generated creative work. As space in class is limited, please complete registration by July 1st to reserve a spot in class.

Class Details:
- Duration: 12 weeks - 24 half-hour classes
- Frequency + Schedule: 12-12:30pm Pacific // 3-3:30pm Eastern, September 2 - November 20
- Teacher: Wes
- Enrollment: Open to students ages 10+. No previous experience with The Odyssey needed. 
- Cost: The cost of the full class is $420 (24 half-hour classes)
- Class Materials: The Odyssey - translated by Emily Wilson. The Odyssey - Gareth Hinds’ graphic novel edition
- Location: Zoom
- Registration: Please complete the form below. As space is limited, full payment of $420 for class must be received in order to complete registration (payment details below). If your child decides not to continue with class after the first meeting, we will refund the price of class (minus the first class $35). After this, the class payment is non-refundable. Payments or POs must be completed to secure a space in class.
- Questions: Contact Us

Payments must be made via Zelle (wesley.swing@gmail.com), Venmo (@wesswing - sending to friends - phone number (434) 825-5381), credit card, or an Ocean Grove Charter School PO made out to “Latin and the Classics with Wes.” When making your payment, please indicate your child’s name in the note. Payment must be made in order to complete registration.

Please complete the form below, let me know us know have any questions. We look forward to teaching your kids!