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Kids Kitchen
Kids Kitchen is a 7-week hands-on culinary enrichment program where children build confidence, creativity, independence, and teamwork through engaging kitchen experiences. Meeting once per week, the program combines cooking with STEM-based learning, helping students explore math, science, problem-solving, sequencing, and critical thinking through measuring, experimentation, observation, and collaborative food creation.
Chef Experience (Ages 7-10yo) - Summer 2026
Southington YMCA
6/22/26 - 8/6/26
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Older students expand on their culinary knowledge through more advanced techniques, structured kitchen responsibilities, and hands-on cooking experiences.
- Advanced knife skills and cutting techniques
- Introduction to cooking methods and heat-based preparation
- Food presentation and culinary creativity
- Understanding measurements, timing, and sequencing• Kitchen organization and sanitation practices
- Problem-solving and teamwork through culinary challenges
- STEM-based culinary learning through real kitchen applications
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Full Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/26 | 7/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 280.00 | $ 280.00 | $ 369.00 |
Junior Chefs (Ages 4-6yo) - Summer 2026
Southington YMCA
6/22/26 - 9/3/26
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Younger chefs are introduced to foundational kitchen concepts through age-appropriate, supervised
activities focused on safety, creativity, and confidence building.
- Basic knife safety using child-safe kitchen tools
- Kitchen rules and safe kitchen behavior
- Simple food assembly and presentation
- Measuring and identifying ingredients
- Following step-by-step instructions
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Creative food activities and themed lessons
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Full Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/26 | 7/3/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 280.00 | $ 280.00 | $ 369.00 |