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Give your child the gift of confidence and the joy of cooking! Our culinary program offers hands-on cooking lessons for budding young chefs. We learn more than how to follow a recipe at Lil’ Chef School. We utilize math, science, teamwork, creativity, and more. Children learn about cuisines of the world and enhance their experience with fruits, vegetables, herbs & spices while gaining confidence and experience in the kitchen that will last them a lifetime. Children will make 2 recipes each week and will get a tasting of the food they made at the end of class. Recipes are provided online.

This monthly class specializes in teaching basic pastry & baking techniques, including creaming, folding, whisking/beating, cutting in, kneading, and sifting. We also teach how to measure properly and the difference between measuring dry and wet ingredients. We create everything from scratch, and tastings are always included. Cookies & Baking Bars Menu Wk 1: Lemon Bars with White Chocolate no Macadamia Cookies Wk 2: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars with George Washington’s Cherry Thumbprint Cookies Wk 3: Brownie Bars with Crispy Oatmeal Cookies Wk 4: Snickerdoodle Cookies with Salted Caramel Apple Bars

This monthly class specializes in teaching basic pastry & baking techniques, including creaming, folding, whisking/beating, cutting in, kneading, and sifting. We also teach how to measure properly and the difference between measuring dry and wet ingredients. We create everything from scratch, and tastings are always included. Fruit Tarts & Pastry Menu Wk 1: French Silk Tarts, Cakes, Chocolate donuts Wk 2: Fresh Fruit Tarts with a cream cheese filling Wk 3: Ham and Brie Tarts with Yeast-iced Donuts Wk 4: Rose Apple Tarts

This is a great workshop for the parents to GO OUT and let their child have a fun-filled FRIDAY evening with us! Our Menu: Breakfast for Dinner with Waffles, Chocolate Donuts, and Fruit Smoothies **Additional $15 per child for early drop-off (5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.). **Additional $15 per child for late pickup (8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.). Ages: 3* & UP *Must attend with an older sibling. Kids 3-4 years old can attend with older siblings & must be able to use the bathroom from start to finish on their own. The state of CA prohibits us from entering a bathroom with a child.

This is a great workshop for the parents to GO OUT and let their child have a fun-filled FRIDAY evening with us! Our Menu: Bean & Cheese Burritos, Mexican Rice, and Root Beer Floats **Additional $15 per child for early drop-off (5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.). **Additional $15 per child for late pickup (8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.). Ages: 3* & UP *Must attend with an older sibling. Kids 3-4 years old can attend with older siblings & must be able to use the bathroom from start to finish on their own. The state of CA prohibits us from entering a bathroom with a child.

This course is for the Lil’ Chefs, ages 3-5, who still need an adult by their side. This is a hands-on cooking class that allows adults to help their little ones measure dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or assist, depending on their age and capabilities. We start with baking recipes where they will learn how to measure dry ingredients and mix various batters. We will be making corn dogs - with corn batter from scratch. Ages: 3-5 (older kids are welcome)

This course is for the Lil’ Chefs, ages 3-5, who still need an adult by their side. This is a hands-on cooking class that allows adults to help their little ones measure dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or assist, depending on their age and capabilities. We start with baking recipes where they will learn how to measure dry ingredients and mix various batters. We will make veggie ramen. .

This course is for the Lil’ Chefs, ages 3-5, who still need an adult by their side. This is a hands-on cooking class that allows adults to help their little ones measure dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or assist, depending on their age and capabilities. We start with baking recipes where they will learn how to measure dry ingredients and mix various batters. We will make personal pizzas. .

Our baking workshops are back! Come bake with us and whip up some fun in our cool kitchens. Lil’ Chefs will learn how to properly measure wet and dry ingredients, the importance of exact measurements, and how to follow a recipe. We will work together in small groups to complete each part of the recipe, and each Lil’ Chef will create and decorate their own to take home. We will make individual heart cupcakes with Pink Buttercream Frosting and Hershey’s Kisses.

This hands-on 16-week course is an advanced cooking program designed for young chefs who are ready to take their skills to the next level. Students will step into the world of a 5-star kitchen, learning essential techniques such as plating, knife skills, sautéing, and roasting. What’s on the Menu Throughout the course, students will prepare a variety of gourmet dishes, including: • Roasted Apricot-glazed Cornish Hens • Classic Beef Stroganoff • Shrimp Scampi • Chicken Cordon Bleu • Hors d’œuvres and Gourmet Side Dishes • French Pastries and Desserts

This course is for Lil’ Chefs who love Japanese food and want to learn how to make Authentic Japanese Cuisine. We will make Miso Soup with Bok Choy and Udon Noodles, Karaage Chicken (Japanese Fried Chicken), and Curry Rice.

Join us for our Spring Break Mini Camp. Choose the days you want or join us for the full week. This camp is for ages 5 and up. Lil’ Chefs will learn proper baking techniques as well as knife skills, how to follow a recipe, and work as a team to complete each dish. Lil’ Chefs will enjoy what they make in class. We will be making Bunny Paw Print Sugar Cookies, Bird’s Nest cookies, Pull-apart Easter Bunny Bread, and much more.

Join us for our Spring Break Mini Camp. Choose the days you want or join us for the full week. This camp is for ages 5 and up. Lil’ Chefs will learn proper baking techniques as well as knife skills, how to follow a recipe, and work as a team to complete each dish. Lil’ Chefs will enjoy what they make in class. We will be making Bunny Paw Print Sugar Cookies, Bird’s Nest cookies, Pull-apart Easter Bunny Bread, and much more.

Meet like-minded parents while our expert teachers lead you through nurturing exercises and activities that stimulate your baby's brain development. Perfect for non-mobile babies.

Join us on campus at St John's Episcopal School for the Winter Session 8-Week Series. This is your student's chance for some hands-on cooking FUN! Lil’ Chef School teaches children the joy of cooking in a kid-friendly and safe environment. Budding chefs learn the basics of cooking while participating in the preparation of real recipes they get to taste at the end of each class. Students learn how to use a safety knife, kitchen safety, properly measure wet & dry ingredients, as well as etiquette, math, and science!

Build a solid musical foundation for the whole family and with children of all ages! Engage your little one in a multi-age music class learning more about music and providing opportunities in class for peer leadership opportunities while dancing and singing to genres including Disco, Broadway, Rock 'n' Roll, Classical and more!

Discover melody, pitch, and rhythm while building a repertoire of joyful songs! This age group of our music classes is great for babies and infants.

Explore your baby’s newfound mobility every week through teacher led activities on the equipment, play as a group and socialize with others!

Encourage curiosity and build self-confidence in your preschooler through art, science exploration, play and more. Teachers also read children's books that explore and nurture key social and emotional skills, engage in activities that require cooperation.

Discover melody, pitch and rhythm while building a repertoire of joyful songs. Music classes are suitable for babies, infants, toddlers and preschool age children.

Explore diverse physical movements like climbing, crawling, and balancing to support healthy muscle and bone development, while also practicing social skills and memory building through sing-alongs and group-play.