What ages is the class for?

This program welcomes students in grades K–5 and is designed with age-appropriate recipes and techniques.

Where and when does the class meet?

Meet at Cottonwood Creek Elementary - Cafeteria on Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.

How much does the session cost and what is included?

The session fee is $318 and includes all supplies used during the eight-week program.

Are there allergy accommodations?

The class is nut-free; contact ann@cooklearngrow.com with other allergy questions before enrollment.

Is prior cooking experience required?

No prior experience is needed; the curriculum starts with basic skills and progresses through the session.

What is the refund or cancellation policy?

There are no refunds within two weeks of the class or camp start date; check booking details for earlier cancellations.

Spring Cooking Classes for Kids in Tulia — CookLearnGrow K-5 After-School Program | Cooking Class | Workshop

On weekday afternoons in Tulia, Texas, the Cottonwood Creek Elementary cafeteria converts into a hands-on teaching kitchen for CookLearnGrow’s Spring into Cooking & Baking program. Located in the broad plains of the Texas Panhandle, roughly fifty miles northwest of Amarillo, this after-school series runs Wednesdays from January 28 through March 25 (no class March 18) and welcomes children in grades K–5. Over eight weekly sessions students explore seasonal recipes, build kitchen safety habits, and practice age-appropriate culinary techniques that reinforce math, reading, science, and social skills.

The setting is practical and familiar: cafeteria tables repurposed into prep stations, induction burners or small ovens for demonstrations, and bright fluorescent light that highlights measuring cups and mixing bowls. Instructors move between stations to demonstrate knife safety, oven timing, and stovetop respect for heat. The program is nut-free and emphasizes local seasonal ingredients when possible, helping kids understand where food comes from while they measure, stir, and observe simple chemical reactions that make baked goods rise.

What sets CookLearnGrow apart in this small Texas town is its curriculum-driven approach coupled with playful, hands-on learning. Rather than a one-off craft, this course follows a progressive plan: students graduate from basic tasks to more involved recipes, gaining measurable confidence. The fee is $318 per session and covers all supplies. Parents check in at the Cottonwood Creek Elementary - Cafeteria at 3:15 p.m., with class running until 4:15 p.m., a schedule that fits an after-school rhythm for local families and visitors alike. Questions can be directed to [email protected].

Practical tips for families: send a child with closed-toe shoes, an apron if you have one, and long hair tied back. Note the cancellation policy: no refunds within two weeks of the class start date. This program is ideal for kids who enjoy hands-on tasks and are ready to learn safe kitchen habits; no prior experience is required.

For visitors, combining a class with a short drive into the surrounding Panhandle—ranch roads, wind-swept fields, and local farmers’ stands—gives kids context for the ingredients they use. CookLearnGrow’s spring offerings make a concrete connection between school learning and food that feeds a region, creating a confident young cook and a quieter afternoon for caregivers exploring Tulia or nearby Amarillo.

Sessions meet in the Cottonwood Creek Elementary - Cafeteria and run from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. on Wednesdays; parents should click a date on the calendar to enroll. The syllabus includes basics like measuring by volume and weight, safe stovetop routines, simple baking chemistry, and plating that teaches portioning and sharing. With an emphasis on seasonal produce, students may handle vegetables and fruits common to the Panhandle, and instructors encourage curiosity about local food systems while keeping activities age-appropriate and fun.