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

Branch: Southington YMCA

Dates: 6/25/26 - 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

Available Sessions

	Date(s)
	06/25/26 - 08/06/26 Th - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm	Registration Closed

Junior Chefs (Ages 4-6yo) - Summer 2026

Branch: Southington YMCA

Dates: 6/23/26 - 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

Available Sessions

	Date(s)
	06/23/26 - 08/04/26 Tu - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm	Registration Closed
	06/25/26 - 09/03/26 Th - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm	Registration Closed