Get hands-on in the kitchen with fun, interactive, 90-minute evening cooking workshops designed just for middle schoolers! Young chefs will build real-world culinary confidence, learn essential knife safety and stovetop techniques, and team up with friends to cook trendy, restaurant-worthy meals from scratch. Every student will eat a complete 3-course meal during class, plus package up a full second portion to take home for dinner tomorrow! October's Menu: The "Fresh-Cut" Pasta Party Roll up your sleeves and learn the art of handmade pasta! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to mix, knead, roll, and cut fresh egg pasta dough from scratch using classic pasta tools. We’ll toss our fresh noodles in a quick garlic-butter and parmesan sauce, twist up homemade garlic knots, and finish off the night whipping up individual chocolate "dirt cups" with homemade whipped cream. November's Menu: Gourmet Street Food & Loaded Tacos Take your weeknight taco routine to the next level! This high-energy class teaches young chefs how to master stovetop pan-searing, knife work, and bold flavor building. You'll learn to dice and sear seasoned chicken for street-style tacos, whip up fresh guacamole, char up an elote corn salad, and roll warm cinnamon-sugar churro bites with a rich chocolate dipping sauce.
Kids in the KitchenFun with FoodBeing a chef is about more than just following a recipe—it's about learning how flavors work together, mastering essential skills, and feeling confident at the stove. Whether you’re a kitchen pro or a total beginner, our Kids in the Kitchen classes are the perfect place to build your skills, get creative, and have a blast with friends.Grades: 3-5Instructor: Julie Krings Fall 2026 Classes: Cookies - September 24Homemade Pizza - October 21Pretzel Bites and Slushies - November 18A Note about After School Classes: Please let your child's classroom teacher know that your child will be attending this activity after school. Teachers can direct students to the right bus. If you use Project Kids for childcare, please let them know about your child's participation in this class. PK staff can pick up your child after the class ends and escort them to PK. For after school classes held at the Community Education Center (630 1st Ave NW), students can take the Activity Bus #11 to the CEC from the Primary or Intermediate Schools.Fall 2026
Middle School Chef's ClubFun with FoodGet hands-on in the kitchen with fun, interactive, 90-minute evening cooking workshops designed just for middle schoolers! Young chefs will build real-world culinary confidence, learn essential knife safety and stovetop techniques, and team up with friends to cook trendy, restaurant-worthy meals from scratch. Every student will eat a complete 3-course meal during class, plus package up a full second portion to take home for dinner tomorrow! October's Menu: The "Fresh-Cut" Pasta Party Roll up your sleeves and learn the art of handmade pasta! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to mix, knead, roll, and cut fresh egg pasta dough from scratch using classic pasta tools. We’ll toss our fresh noodles in a quick garlic-butter and parmesan sauce, twist up homemade garlic knots, and finish off the night whipping up individual chocolate "dirt cups" with homemade whipped cream. November's Menu: Gourmet Street Food & Loaded Tacos Take your weeknight taco routine to the next level! This high-energy class teaches young chefs how to master stovetop pan-searing, knife work, and bold flavor building. You'll learn to dice and sear seasoned chicken for street-style tacos, whip up fresh guacamole, char up an elote corn salad, and roll warm cinnamon-sugar churro bites with a rich chocolate dipping sauce.Fall 2026