Art of Hospitality : An Opening of Horizons
About us
The Art of Hospitality is a club for girls ages 13 to 17. The club offers a program of hospitality and cultural activities geared towards nurturing a spirit of service, doing one's work well, and true friendship. Talks are given by the club coaches on virtues and character building, and the girls are encouraged to formulate goals for self-improvement. The Art of Hospitality is 'an opening of horizons' as club members develop confidence, deep values, and skills for life.
Art of Living
One of the major activities of the AOH² club is participation at the Art of Living - a conference akin to what hospitality professionals have in the industry by way of competitions and seminars, both theoretical and hands-on. Teen clubs similar to the AOH² come from across North America to attend the Art of Living at Arnold Hall Conference Centre in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 2006, our AOH² team has represented Canada and has come back with silver and bronze medals in the Culinary Mystery Basket Competitions. In 2008 the team won gold in the Mystery Laundry Basket Competition, and participated in the Original Sandwich, Culinary Mystery Basket, and Dare to Repair Competitions.
The AOH² club activities take place at Lyncroft every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Activities are held from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
The cost for each semester is $50.
First Semester - September 12, 2009 to January 9, 2010
Club members work with coaches to develop culinary and hospitality skills to prepare for the Art of Living.
Topics covered:
- A wide range of cooking and baking techniques;
- Knife skills;
- Food theory;
- Plate presentation; and
- Dining room and table set-up.
The semester culminates with the participation of the AOH² team in the Art of Living Conference which takes place January 15-17, 2010.
Second Semester - January 23, 2009 to June 12, 2010
The club:
- Invites professionals from the hospitality industry to come as guest speakers;
- Goes on “explore Canada” excursions; and
- Tackles projects such as woodworking; laundry care & stain removal; and fashion design.
- Works on their project "Caring for the Sick and Elderly".
Other Dates
In the summer, after completing the Leadership Training Program, club girls may work as leaders at Chipnee Trails Camp.- The Chipnee Trails Girls Camp Leadership Training Program takes place in Spring 2010.
- The club’s Family BBQ takes place in June.
- Chipnee Trails takes place August 5 - 8, 2010.
