extracurriculars
Roots & Wings was the host of our original after-school programming that made the Seven Arrows Way of Education stand out. Now, we’re back, better than ever, with immersive educational experiences — even some for the whole family!
Introducing…La petite école de langue et cuisine!
les petits apprenant la langue.
This class takes a deep dive into experiencing and learning the French language through its culture, traditions, stories and by incorporating the element of creative cooking with Nadine Cohen; it is an introduction to the French language. Via our conversation-based approach, students will develop speaking skills, confidence and work towards acquiring fluency all while gaining a global cultural perspective. This Thursday afternoon lesson is a children-only, language and grammar intensive class, leaning more towards academics.
offering: 8 Thursday Afternoon Classes
time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
instruction: Nadine Cohen, Native speaker. (Nadine is the past owner of the Brentwood language Institute; formally a Native of Paris where she acquired a Double Masters in Language and Switzerland where she earned her Translator’s Degree.) In total, outside of education, Nadine has 31 years of language teaching experience.
location: Aldersgate campus
occupancy: 12 Spots x class
cost: $400 x child
age range: 2nd-6th grades
dates:
– Thursday, April 14
– Thursday, May 12
– Thursday, April 21
– Thursday, May 19
– Thursday, April 28
– Thursday, May 26
– Thursday, May 5
– Thursday, June 2
To sign-up, click book now below. For enrollment questions, reach out to Keely Koger. For curriculum questions, reach out to Anjini Desai. We look forward to hearing from you!
intergenerational circles, cooking & stories (adults & their children)
Parents are invited to join Chef Alain Giraud and cook up a storm! He will demonstrate how to create a three course meal with fresh farmers market ingredients at the Aldersgate kitchen, followed by a family meal where your cherubs will join you for tasting! There you will exchange shared stories of your traditions at class dismissal, while you’re gathered around the communal table in the courtyard.
offering: afternoon classes (each class is separate)
time: 1:00pm-4:00pm (your children will join you at 3:15pm) — families would dine together
instruction: Born in Paris to a family of restaurateurs, Giraud credits his two grandmothers as his inspiration. After receiving his degree in the culinary arts at Nîmes Culinary School, he spent four years at l'Ermitage Meissonnier in Avignon, two years at the Hotel de Crillon, and two years at the Grand Vefour, in Paris. The three are considered to be among the country's most venerable restaurants and, at the time, the Michelin Guide rated each restaurant two stars. In 1988 Giraud emigrated to the USA, where he went on to work for several high-profile personalities, launch several celebrated restaurants, as well as win a number of important awards and accolades. In 2011 he created is first personal venture, Maison Giraud, in Pacific Palisades, a restaurant with a bakery combined with his wife, Catherine, first retail store of her company Lavender Blue. Along with his many years of expertise, Alain now focuses on providing unique culinary experiences in his private catering business and cooking classes.
Giraud maintains a philosophy that California is similar to Provence in many ways, “I find it the perfect place to create Provencal-style food that is light and creative, with a sunny accent”. On his adopted “Riviera” Giraud has also taken domestic life to heart with wife Catherine and children Camille and Antonin. For an extended bio, click here.
location: Aldersgate campus
occupancy: 12 Adult Spots x class
cost: $250 x adult x class (No additional cost for children.)
dates:
– Wednesday, May 11
1-3pm: adults; children join at 3:15-4pm
– Friday, May 13
1-3pm: class for Grandmothers, parents, and children at 3:15-4pm (In celebration for mother’s day)
– Wednesday, May 18
1-3pm: adults; children join 3:15-4pm
To sign-up, click book now below. For enrollment questions, reach out to Keely Koger. For curriculum questions, reach out to Anjini Desai. We look forward to hearing from you!
Friday evening classes (adults & children)
Parents are invited to join Chef Alain Giraud and cook up a delectable dinner! This class will consist of a 2 hour demonstration by Chef Giraud, followed by a 1 hour dinner.
offering: Friday evening classes
time: May 20th, Friday 5pm-8pm
instruction: Chef Alain Giraud. (See bio above!)
location: Aldersgate campus
occupancy: 12 Spots x class
cost: $250 x adult x class (No additional cost for children.)
dates:
– Friday May 20, 5-8pm
To sign-up, click book now below. For enrollment questions, reach out to Keely Koger. For curriculum questions, reach out to Anjini Desai. We look forward to hearing from you!
les petits marmitons (children)
The young “les petits Marmitons,” as they are endearingly called in France – “the little helpers of the kitchen” – or apprentices of the restaurant, will take on a cooking challenge!
They will observe chef Alain demonstrating the recipe, and assist during the process. The tasting along with the complement of savior vivre will take place at the courtyard. Inspired by the visuals and mysteriousness of the classic story Le Petit Prince , who looks at the world through the eyes of a child, but articulates his observations like a wise man; and the cooking exploration of “Fanny In France”. This class will leans more towards the art of cooking, literature through story time, and discovering the famous French “savoir-faire”…
offering: Tuesday afternoon classes
time: 2:30pm-4pm
instruction: Chef Alain Giraud. (See bio from the above class!)
location: Aldersgate campus
occupancy: 12 Spots x class
cost: $125 x child x class
ages: 2nd - 6th Grade
dates:
– Tuesday, May 10: 2:30pm-4pm
– Tuesday, May 17: 2:30pm-4pm
To sign-up, click book now below. For enrollment questions, reach out to Keely Koger. For curriculum questions, reach out to Anjini Desai. We look forward to hearing from you!