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The Kids Cooking Connection Classes Are Fun!

Cultivate a sense of good nutrition and self-reliance in your kids by signing them up for cooking classes at The Kids Cooking Connection! Our classes are fun, safe, and teach kids how to make healthy food choices. Every class starts with a healthy snack to make sure their minds are sharp and that they are ready to learn. The rest of the class is spent preparing culinary delights that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy. The kids love learning to prepare their own food, and you'll love letting them cook your dinner!

Local, Fresh, & Organic Ingredients

Choosing organic foods to prepare meals is very important in our class. We spend a lot of time talking about whole foods and how they benefit good health. We source as many ingredients from our local farmers' market as possible, ensuring your kids enjoy a healthy cooking and eating experience. While not every ingredient we use is organic, we make it our mission to always make the healthiest choices.

"Just-A-Taste"

Themed Classes

Not ready to commit to our 8-Hour Core Cooking Program or Summer Camp?Why not start with some of our themed "Just-A-Taste" Classes and find out why kids LOVE these classes!All JAT classes start with a nutrition activity followed by cooking amazing healthy recipes. These classes can be held from 1-2 hours to fit your needs.Yummy Munchies-Heart Healthy Valentines Day-Think And Eat Green- Growing and Cooking With Fresh Herbs- Make Your Own Pizza- Meatless Mania-Taste Of The Sea- Make Your Own Healthy School Lunches- Bye Bye Gluten-Spooky Halloween Party #1 and #2-Thanksgiving Holiday Cooking Class-Healthy Cookie Christmas Exchange-Healthy Gifts In a Jar ClassCost $30 Instructor Fee $5 Food Cost $5 Facility Fee Total $40.00

L'il Sprouts Ages 2-5 yrs

Don't think your toddler can cook? Think again! This Healthy Hands Class is specifically designed for ages 2-5.We've got fun, age appropriate classes bursting with hands-on activities, healthy concept learning through games, and of course, empowering your little one to create their own special healthy snacks. Classes are theme-based and one hour in length.Sample class themes:Colors On My Plate-Breakfast Buddies-Meet My Local Farmer-Grow It In a Garden-Fruits-International Foods-Sensational Smoothies-My Supermarket-Simply Salads-Snack Attack-Vegetables-Wonderful WaterCost $20 Instructor Fee $5 Food Cost

8-Hour Core Cooking Program

Kids Camp - Summer (Ages 5-8 & 9-13)

2 Hours a week x 4 weeks or 4 days a week (3 Hours)1 Hour a week x 8 weeksOur Signature Cooking Program • Cost $175 Includes Food Cost
Our 8-Hour Core Cooking Program and Kids Cooking Camps all start with the 8-Hour Core Cooking Program material. This is our signature program that will lay a foundation of nutrition and cooking skills for years to come. Classes for ages 5-8 and 9-13.Classes are typically held for 2 hours a week, for 4 weeks. Summer camps 4 days a week for 1 week for 3 hours
Class 1: Healthy Snacking
We will cover all kinds of foundational information such as kitchen preparedness, kitchen safety, proper food handling, hygiene, cross-contamination, measuring, and proper food storage. We will also make some quick and healthy snacks to try!
Class 2: Healthy Breakfasts
We'll start by learning the importance of fueling your body for the day and how to choose foods that give us energy and brain power! Then we'll dive right in and make some amazing breakfast dishes using fresh from the field produce. Your kids won't believe how good mother nature can taste.
Class 3: Healthy Lunches
We're going to kick-off the class with a "MyPlate" nutrition segment , and then teach your child how to properly portion and balance their meals for greatest nutritional impact on the body. From there, we'll jump into some healthy ideas for lunches. As you know, homemade lunches can be boring, and school cafeteria lunches can be costly and unhealthy. We'll create some fun and exciting lunches that are easy to make and packed with important nutrients for "kids on the grow".
Class 4: Healthy Substitutions of our Favorite Foods
Burgers, pizza, chicken fingers, mac and cheese...our kids have their favorites and they will learn how to substitute and rework some of their favorite recipes to create the healthiest versions on the planet while still tasting GREAT! We'll also focus on healthy substitutions, food labels, and daily nutritional requirements.
Activity sheets, recipes, helpful tips and individual workstations for hands-on activity are included in the course. Each class also starts with 30 minutes of nutritional education and activities.Students of the 8-Hour Core Cooking Program receive a Certificate of Completion and qualify to attend HHC Advanced classes!New! Healthy Lunch 4 Class SeriesThis Healthy Hands Cooking Class Empowers Kids to Make Healthy Bento-Style Lunches Using MyPlate Nutrition
Overview:
Bento is a Japanese style of eating where lunch items are packed into a wooden or plastic box with individual compartments. Bento lunches consist of a balance of food groups, colors and textures. We've expanded on this concept by creating themed HHC Bento Lunch classes that combine MyPlate Nutrition standards, colorful fresh foods, and a special lunch box system that parents may purchase. We're empowering kids with healthy options and limitless MyPlate nutrition choices.Italin-American-Chinese-Mexican-North American-VegetarianCost $160 Total Cost Includes Food and Facility Costs*Instructor will have optional Bento Boxes available for purchase. Enroll In A Class

Cooking Birthday Parties

Let Your Guest Do The Cooking!Parties include up to 10 kids (birthday girl/boy plus 9 guests).
 Choose from one of six birthday menus Party guests help prepare the meal and receive printed recipes to keep. Price includes food, preparation tools, clean-up, and hands-on instruction. Parents supply the plates, cutlery, drinks, decorations, and dessert.
Menus
Birthday parties are held in the child's home or parent provided kitchen facility. Menus include vegetarian offerings.
 Cost $175 Includes Food *An additional $70 to use our partnering facility for 2 hours

Perfect for Private Parties

Looking for a new idea in team building? Want to have children learn how to make something nourishing? Cooking Connection classes make great outings for groups of all ages. We offer a variety of camps and classes that can fit any need. Please contact us for more information.

New! Healthy Lunch 4 Class Series

This Healthy Hands Cooking Class Empowers Kids to Make Healthy Bento-Style Lunches Using MyPlate NutritionOverview:Bento is a Japanese style of eating where lunch items are packed into a wooden or plastic box with individual compartments. Bento lunches consist of a balance of food groups, colors and textures. We’ve expanded on this concept by creating themed HHC Bento Lunch classes that combine MyPlate Nutrition standards, colorful fresh foods, and a special lunch box system that parents may purchase. We’re empowering kids with healthy options and limitless MyPlate nutrition choices. Italin-American-Chinese-Mexican-North American-VegetarianCost $160 Total Cost Includes Food and Facility Costs*Instructor will have optional Bento Boxes available for purchase.

“Legacy Chefs!”

The “Legacy Chefs” program designed by Healthy Hands is designed to unite children (ages 2-13) with active seniors in the kitchen.Senior communities are an ideal setting where students young and young-at-heart will learn about nutrition and preparing healthy foods from scratch.HHC Certified Instructors teach each HHC classes in senior living centers using fun, age appropriate lesson plans that lay a foundation for life.Senior adults are invited to watch, participate, or help mentor a child in the class, bringing the intergenerational community together for precious learning time around the table.In order to host a class, the senior community is asked to provide a clean space in a common area or activity room with a sink. (No fancy kitchen is needed as many of our recipes are made using simple table-top appliances).There is no cost to a seniors’ community for hosting an HHC “Legacy Chefs” class or camp.Senior adults attending a class may be asked to sign a model release form.We invite you to join our “Legacy Chefs” program as we bring together children and seniors with healthy cooking education and important life skills.Cost $30 Instructor Fee $5 Food Cost $5 Facility Fee Total $40
I am a Certified Instructor and have gone through a complete background check and food handling safety program. Parents register online through this website and pre-sign an accident waiver, food allergy, and model release form before attending a class.

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