THE EMBARK WORLD ACADEMY Introducing the Embark World Academy! This program was developed to deliver a variety of private homeschool options to help students maintain grade-level skills, while also exploring new passions with global exposure through extra-curricular experiences. Discover your passions from a global perspective. Parents choose one of three options for the academy: In-home private teacher, virtual one-on-one home school, or as extra-curricular to complement their existing academic agenda. Each course is sponsored by a local luxury hotel and taught by their in-house experts or local connections. Think of this as a live master class for students K- 12. Each course is sponsored by a luxury hotel and taught by their in-house experts or local connections. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES All activities will be live and virtual, with an option to go in-person when the world opens! All can be commissioned on a private basis or a small group of up to 5 other kids in the same age bracket. Courses last between 8-12 weeks and meet 1-2 times each week. Most activities also include an invitation to stay at the sponsoring hotel for at least 2 nights with their family. Prices range from $800 a semester for a shared class to $5,000 a semester for a private class. Meet Our Educational Director Mr. Alan Cohen For this initiative, Embark World Academy has partnered with Alan Cohen, Co-Chair Harvard Principals’ Center Advisory Board, Emeritus as our educational director. Mr. Cohen will meet one-on-one with each family to tailor the perfect setup for every student. Mr. Cohen has also collaborated with our instructors from around the world to enhance their courses with added skills. This way a cooking class becomes a fun and engaging way to teach math and language. A fashion marketing class develops writing and reading while art infuses history and even science FITNESS & NUTRITION FOR KIDS AMAN NEW YORK Curated by a top fitness trainer About The Course: o Personal training with celebrity trainer David Kirsch o A personalized fitness and nutrition program perfect for staying in shape in our post-lockdown world About the Instructor: David Kirsch is a wellness visionary with over two decades of experience in uncovering the connection between mind, body, and spirit. David has trained several A-listers including Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum, Kate Upton, Kerry Washington, and Anne Hathaway. David has appeared on numerous television shows, such as The Today Show, E!, CNN World News, Dr. Oz, and Live with Regis and Kelly. David’s philosophy—“Sound Mind, Sound Body”—transcends fitness to encompass wellness as a whole. CULINARY CLASSES WITH EXCUTIVE CHEF SANDRO FALBO ONE&ONLY PALMILLA, LOS CABOS Recipes acquired through his extensive world travels Culinary Courses To Include: o Pizza - By Resort Executive Chef Sandro Falbo o Churros – By Executive Pastry Chef Kevin Pannier and Pastry Sous-Chef Isaac Alemont o Fish Tacos - By Resort Executive Chef Sandro Falbo and Sous-Chef Gibran Mucino o Three Leeches Cake – By Executive Pastry Chef Kevin Pannier and Pastry Sous-Chef Isaac Alemont o Guacamole And Salsa Mexicana With Totopos - By Resort Executive Chef Sandro Falbo and Sous-Chef Gibran Mucino o Tiramisu - By Resort Executive Chef Sandro Falbo o Sushi – By Resort Executive Chef Sandro Falbo and Sushi Chef Harunobu Furuta o Crepes - By Resort Executive Chef Sandro Falbo And Executive Sous- Chef Stuart Roger THE ART OF FRENCH PASTRY MAKING HÔTEL DE CRILLON, A ROSEWOOD HOTEL Incorporating math and French language About The Course: o Learn about raw ingredients and fundamental techniques o Master organization: set-up and execution o Layered in grade-appropriate math skills and French language o To master the simple presentation of "bistronomique" desserts. FRENCH LANGAUAGE LESSONS HÔTEL DE CRILLON, A ROSEWOOD HOTEL Including history of France About The Course: o Highlighting the basics of French Language o Learn about France’s incredible history o Bringing the country to life with interactive activities SPANISH LANGUAGE LESSONS SOFITEL SANTA CLARA, CARTAGENA Including history of Spanish speaking countries About The Course: o Highlighting the basics of Spanish Language o Learn about Cartagena’s incredible history o Bringing the country to life with interactive activities o Get paired with a local Colombian student to better learn the language COLOMBIAN JEWELRY MAKING SOFITEL SANTA CLARA, CARTAGENA Learn from one of the leading jewelry designers in Colombia About The Course: o Start with the basics and become an expert jeweler o Layered in math and Spanish language lessons o Learn from the best and get creative o Create your own jewelry portfolio THE SIMPLICITY OF ITALIAN COOKING BORGO EGNAZIA, PUGLIA ITALY Incorporating math and Italian language About The Course: o Learn about raw ingredients and fundamental techniques o Master organization: set-up and execution o Learn thorough cooking with a local Italian chef and local Italian student of the same age ITALIAN FASHION BORGO EGNAZIA, PUGLIA ITALY Curated by a top Italian stylist About The Course: o Learn about Italian fashion trends and iconic fashion designers o Each week focusing on a new fashion house to help perfect your own style o Incorporate different textiles and learn new skills SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION SINGITA, AFRICA Sustainability from a different perspective About Singita’s Conservation: o Singita is a conservation and ecotourism brand that has been preserving African wilderness for the past 26 years o Conservation at Singita is supported by three pillars, namely Biodiversity, Community and Sustainability About The Course: o Learn about holistic sustainability o Look at the world from the inside out to preserve a more perfect future o Hear about efforts to restore, improve and protect the biodiversity of the ecosystems under Singita’s care • CONSERVATION & BIOLOGY ROYAL MALEWANE, SOUTH AFRICA Straight from the South Africa About The Course: o Learn the Circle of Life from one of the top safari expert in the world (who inspired Elton John to write the Lion King). o Learn about conservation, evolution, sustainability and the wonders of biology About the Instructor: Juan has worked in the guiding industry since 1993 and has been instrumental in raising the professional standards of the industry. Juan implemented Royal Malewane’s highly sought after Guiding and Tracking apprenticeship programs PIANO PENINSULA PARIS Learn piano & music basics and skills About The Course: o Learn incredible piano skills from a new generation impresario. o Taught by the renowned, “Pianist With the Hair,” Julian Lawrence Gargiulo About the Instructor: Julian Lawrence Gargiulo is a pianist, composer and recording artist. He has performed in the United States, Canada, England, Italy, France, Germany, Greece, Russia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, China, and Australia, to both public and critical acclaim. Julian was named a Steinway Artist in 2014. GEOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCE GATEWAY CAYNONS Explore the wonders of Earth Science About The Course: o Virtually visit Unaweep Canyon, one of the most unique red rock canyons in the world. o Learn about the ancestral Colorado & Gunnison rivers which cut through the soft red sandstone of the Uncompahgre Plateau, exposing stone dated to Precambrian times. MARINE BIOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY SONEVA, MALDIVES Gain insight into the fragile underwater world About The Course: o Learn about the small coral islands of the Maldives, which are among the most beautiful locations on our planet. o Their ecosystems have developed over thousands of years into some of the most complex reef systems in the world. ​ LOCAL ITALIAN CRAFT MAKING BORGO EGNAZIA, PUGLIA ITALY Learn about a variety of classic Italian crafts About The Course: o Learn about clay making, sewing lace and basket weaving o Paper mâché at its finest with local experts o Incorporate different textiles and learn new skills o Learn Italian language basics and hear about the cultural significance of the crafts ART & ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDEN ROC, ST BARTS Art projects with Elizabeth Sutton About The Course: o Weekly art projects with Elizabeth Sutton, a young Brooklyn artist-in- residence at the Eden Rock St. Barts o Learn how to turn your passion into profits along the way BELIZEAN WILDLIFE COURSE FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA RESORTS Learn about animals native to Belize About The Course: o With over 600 species of birds, majestic jaguars , Belize is known for some impressive residents. o Wildlife teachers will take students through a course that allows them to recognize these locals and look forward to spotting them in person CONTEMPORARY ART FAENA MIAMI BEACH Art courses presented by FAENA ART About The Course: o Weekly contemporary virtual art courses, by non-profit organization FAENA ART Artists in Residence. o Following the course, the artwork created will be displayed within Faena District, alongside remarkable works by artists such as Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons. STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE FOUR SEASONS NEW YORK DOWNTOWN Learn the strategies of the market About The Course: o Learn the strategies of investment o With a true-to-life stock market simulation o Guided by stock market experts o Realtime simulations with hands- on experiences WORLD COOKING ANI VILLAS WORLDWIDE Become a more cultured chef About The Course: o With segments from Dominican Republic, Thailand, and Anguilla o Broaden your horizons in the kitchen with lessons from all over the world DANCING FOUR SEASONS PUNTA MITA Dance in your home with a live teacher About The