  Charlotte Campus Introduces CHARLOTTE, N.C. – February 6, 2008 – Your son or daughter can now learn skills that will help your aspiring chef from the kitchen to the dining room table. The Charlotte Campus is offering Kids Chef’s Choice® Classes for ages 8-12 and 12-16. Chef’s Choice is an innovative program of hands-on cooking classes taught by professional chef instructors. These classes, taught in Johnson & Wales' state of the art facility, are open to the public. Your child will learn everything from basic measurement skills to dining etiquette. The classes will be held on Saturdays, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost of the class is $140. Schedule of upcoming classes: For more information, contact Patricia DelBello, director of culinary operations, at 980-598-1085. For class schedule and registration, visit their website. Thinking about summer camp options? For the first time, JWU’s Charlotte Campus is offering kids camps in our state-of-the-art kitchens: basic culinary skills and baking and pastry skills classes. -Culinary Basics: From basic knife skills and stock, soups and sauces, to grilling, roasting and baking, children will get first hand experience into the world of culinary arts. -Introduction to Baking & Pastry: Children will be introduced to the bake shop and learn to make breads and rolls, pastries, cookies, ice cream and more! The week-long camp will be held June 23-27, from 9 a.m.-noon. Children ages 8-12 and 12-16 are welcome to sign-up. The cost is $500. More details will be posted on our website in the near future. For more information, contact Patricia DelBello, director of culinary operations. Johnson & Wales University, founded in 1914, is a nonprofit, private institution. A recognized leader in career education, we offer accredited degrees in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education. With a diverse student body of more than 16,000 graduate and undergraduate students, representing all 50 states and 89 countries, JWU prepares students for personal and professional success by integrating rigorous academics and professional skills, community leadership opportunities and our unique career education model. The university is committed to urban revitalization and thoughtful historic renovation. Through active civic participation and by offering unique learning opportunities, JWU improves the quality of life in its campus communities in Providence, R.I., North Miami, Fla., Denver, Colo., and Charlotte, N.C. For more information visit www.jwu.edu.
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