Outdoor Youth Cooking Program at St. Matthew Catholic in Fall 2025
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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.
St. Matthew Catholic MONDAY - Fall 2025: Grades 1-5
September 8th - November 17th • 3:45-4:45 pm
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About This Adventure
Ignite your child's culinary passion with CookLearnGrow's after-school program! Over 10 weeks, young chefs will engage in hands-on cooking and baking, mastering essential techniques through seasonal recipes. This unique experience fosters teamwork, builds confidence, and reinforces academic skills, all while exploring the joy of cooking in a fun environment.
CookLearnGrow: Taste the Season Cooking & Baking! St. Matthew Catholic School MONDAYS Sep 8-Nov 17, 3:45pm-4:45pm
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Duration
10 WEEK Session • 1 hour each MONDAY (NO CLASS October 13)
About
Ignite your child’s culinary passion with CookLearnGrow! Our after-school program offers hands-on classes for young food enthusiasts and budding chefs, teaching essential techniques through seasonal recipes and a NEW CURRICULUM each session. Students build life skills, gain kitchen confidence, and explore ingredients while reinforcing academics and practicing teamwork in a fun, collaborative setting. Please note: we only accommodate nut allergies; we are unable to accommodate egg, gluten, or other food allergies. Let your child savor the joy of culinary exploration with CookLearnGrow!
Minimum of 10 required.
What to bring
- Aprons are encouraged!
- Closed toe shoes.
- Please have long hair pulled back.
Email michelle@cooklearngrow.com with any questions!
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.
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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.