Outdoor Youth Cooking Program at St. Matthew Catholic in Fall 2025
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Overview
Looking for a fun, educational outdoor-inspired activity for your kids? Discover St. Matthew Catholic’s fall youth cooking program—where young chefs master seasonal recipes and outdoor culinary skills in a lively environment.
Adventure Tips
Use seasonal ingredients
Encourage children to pick and incorporate local, seasonal ingredients in their dishes.
Practice safety outside
Always supervise outdoor activities like herb gathering and food prep.
Introduce basic conservation
Teach kids about composting and reducing food waste during cooking activities.
Engage in food origin stories
Share stories about where ingredients come from to deepen children’s connection to nature.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Birds (songbirds, hawks)
- Squirrels and rabbits
History
This community-based program emphasizes connecting children to the local environment and food sources, reflecting the area's farming heritage.
Conservation
The program promotes sustainable practices such as composting, recycling, and using local ingredients to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable apron
Keeps kids clean while they cook and adds fun to the experience.
Child-sized chef hat
Encourages engagement and makes kids feel like real chefs.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps children hydrated during active cooking sessions.
Outdoor shoes or sneakers
Provides safe, stable footing during outdoor ingredient gathering.