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Creative Cooks
Little Chefs, Big Flavors!
Do you have a budding chef in the family? A child with a preference for cooking shows over cartoons? Time to sign them up for Creative Cooks! Join us in the kitchen to learn how to chop, mix, plate, and create tasty dishes while also learning about food science and the importance of proper nutrition.
Children will get hands-on experience by trying their chef skills with recipes like quesadillas, mac + cheese, banana bread, cookies, and more. Basic kitchen skills will be taught and practiced in a safe, and practical way.
PROGRAM DOES NOT RUN DURING SUMMER SESSION. NEXT SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2025.
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FALL I SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2025 | REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 28
| Session | Registration opens | Session begins | Session ends |
|---|---|---|---|
Winter | December 9 2024 | January 6 2025 | March 2 2025 |
Spring I | February 3 | March 3 | April 27 |
Spring II | March 31 | April 28 | June 22 |
Summer | May 26 | June 23 | August 17 |
Fall I | July 28 | September 8 | November 2 |
Fall II | October 6 | November 3 | December 28 |
Winter (2026) | December 8 | January 5 2026 | March 1 2026 |
Programs typically run in 8-week session blocks.
Registration remains open two weeks into each session. Late registration costs will be prorated.
Not all programs run during each session. To view individual program availability, please visit the program registration page or click the button below.
PROGRAM LEVELS
AGES 8-10
Tuesdays | 3:45-5:00PM
Members $240 | Non-members $320
AGES 11-14
Tuesdays | 5:30-6:45PM
Members $240 | Non-members $320
Financial Aid
We believe the opportunity to gain personal growth from our programming should be accessible to everyone regardless of financial situation or socioeconomic status. Our Membership for All program ensures that nobody is turned away because of inability to pay.
Download our application here.
For questions and more information, please contact Cara Apsley at [email protected]