Vergil’s Aeneid in Translation - Fall 2025 - Registration
Tuesdays (3:30-4:30pm pacific // 6:30-7:30pm Eastern), September 2 - November 18
Mosaic of the poet Vergil and the muses Clio (history) and Melpomene (tragedy), originally discovered in modern day Tunisia.
In this class, we will read and discuss the great Roman epic, Vergil’s Aeneid, in its entirety. Each hour-long class will be devoted to one chapter (chapters are called books - 12 in total) and we will use the forthcoming Scott McGill and Susannah Wright translation. 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 - 12 hour-long classes
- Frequency + Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm Pacific /6:30-7:30pm Eastern, September 2 - November 18
- Teacher: Elizabeth
- Enrollment: Open to students ages 10+. No previous experience with The Aeneid needed.
- Cost: The cost of the full class is $420 (12 hour-long classes)
- Class Materials: The Aeneid – by Vergil - translated by Scott McGill and Susannah Wright
- 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!