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Jan 17 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Youth Culinary Open HouseSherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403

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Jan 24 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Youth Culinary Open HouseSherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403

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Feb 4 3:30 PM-6:30 PM

February Youth Culinary Passport – China (Ages 13–16)Sherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403

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Feb 5 3:30 PM-6:30 PM

February Youth Culinary Passport – China (Ages 9–12)Sherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403

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February Youth Culinary Passport – China (Ages 9–12)

Program Dates February Thursdays\ 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM\ February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Give your child the chance to explore the world through food in this immersive, month-long youth culinary experience.Youth Culinary Passport – China is a four-week series designed for curious 9–12-year-olds who want to build real kitchen skills while discovering global culture. Each week, students explore Chinese cuisine as a gateway to understanding geography, regional traditions, ingredients, and culinary history. Classes are fully hands-on — kids cook complete dishes from start to finish while building confidence, knife skills, kitchen safety, and teamwork. To deepen the experience, music from China plays throughout each session, and visual displays provide cultural context such as maps, regional imagery, ingredients, and historical references. The kitchen becomes a classroom where food, culture, and creativity come together. This program emphasizes curiosity and confidence. Students are encouraged to explore flavors openly — loving some dishes, questioning others, and learning how tastes can be adapted and evolved. Every class is designed so there’s something each child connects with, while gently expanding their palate and perspective. The final week culminates in a special showcase experience, where students synthesize what they’ve learned and welcome their families in for a tasting and celebration. Program Structure Schedule:** Thursdays, 3:30–6:30 PM Duration:** Four consecutive weeks Age Group:** 9–12 years Class Size:** Limited to 12 students Instruction:** Two facilitators per session Curriculum Focus – China Regional Chinese cuisine and traditions How geography and climate shape food Ingredients, sauces, and ingredient transformation Cultural rituals around family meals and shared tables Foundational cooking techniques presented in age-appropriate ways Please Note This is a progressive, four-week series and is designed to be taken as a full month. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance. Knowledge Required Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.

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February Youth Culinary Passport – China (Ages 13–16)

Program Dates February Wednesdays\ 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM\ February 4rd, 11th, 18th, 25th Designed for curious teens ready to go deeper,Youth Culinary Passport – China is a four-week immersive culinary and cultural experience that uses food as a lens to explore the world. This monthly series goes far beyond a traditional cooking class. Students cook complete dishes from start to finish each week while exploring Chinese cuisine through regional identity, history, geography, and tradition. Along the way, they refine knife skills, kitchen safety, organization, timing, and independent execution — all in a collaborative, hands-on environment. To deepen immersion, music from China plays throughout each session, and curated visuals appear on the classroom display to provide cultural context — including regional maps, historical references, ingredients, and culinary traditions. These elements help students connect what they are making in the kitchen to the world it comes from. Taste exploration is central to the experience. Students are encouraged to try boldly, express preferences honestly, and learn how flavors can be adapted. Loving a dish and questioning a dish are equally valued — both are part of developing confidence, discernment, and a personal culinary point of view. The final week of the series brings everything together in a culmination experience, where students elevate techniques and welcome their families in for a tasting and celebration of what they’ve learned. Program Structure Schedule:** Wednesdays, 3:30–6:30 PM Duration:** Four consecutive weeks Age Group:** 13–16 years Class Size:** Limited to 12 students Instruction:** Two facilitators per session Curriculum Focus – China Regional Chinese cuisine and culinary identity How geography, climate, and agriculture shape food Ingredients, sauces, and foundational Chinese techniques Cultural traditions around family meals and shared tables Flavor development, consistency, and thoughtful adaptation Please Note This is a progressive, four-week series and is designed to be taken as a full month. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance. Knowledge Required Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.

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Youth Culinary Open House

Curious about our new Youth Culinary Passport Program? Come see it for yourself. Our Youth Culinary Open House is a free, hands-on introduction for families interested in our 9–12 and 13–16 age-group programs launching in February. Step into our teaching kitchen, meet our instructors, and explore how Life Plus uses food as a gateway to history, culture, science, geography, music, and creativity. This is not a demo.\ This is an experience. What to Expect Hands-on mini lessons** for kids (no prior experience needed!) Meet-and-greet** with our culinary facilitators and curriculum designers Campus walk-through** of our youth stations, equipment setup, and learning spaces Live examples** of how we infuse geography, culture, and storytelling into every dish Music and visuals** from the regions we study, playing throughout Q&A session** for parents about schedules, pricing, expectations, and enrollment Why Attend? Your child will get a taste — literally and figuratively — of how our program works: We teach real kitchen skills in a supportive, confidence-building environment Every month focuses on a different country or cultural region Kids learn not just how to cook… but why dishes came to be, how people lived, and how food connects us across the world Students explore their own palates — discovering what they love, what they don’t, and how to adapt flavors Our approach nurtures curiosity, global awareness, and creativity Whether your child has experience in the kitchen or is just beginning, they’ll discover something new here. Perfect For Families exploring ongoing weekly youth programming Kids who love cooking or want to build confidence and independence Parents comparing options between Life Plus and other youth cooking programs Anyone who wants to understand our philosophy before enrolling in February Who Can Attend Kids ages 9–12 and 13–16, plus their parents or guardians Limited to 12 students per session, so early registration is encouraged This open house is 100% free Enrollment Opens in January Families attending the open house will get priority enrollment for our February launch of: Group A (Ages 9–12)** – Tuesdays, 3:30–6:30 PM Group B (Ages 13–16)** – Wednesdays, 3:30–6:30 PM Each month features a new country through our Youth Culinary Passport.

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