Learning how to cook can be fun, healthy, and help make kids more independent. This five-week class for ages 8-17 is taught by an experienced chef from Youthage Culinary Specialist. It teaches different cooking techniques, knife safety, and culinary concepts designed to encourage healthier lifestyle choices. Each session, participants will learn how to prepare a different meal with a new cooking technique. Participants will then be able to apply their newly-acquired skills to cook new meals they will love to eat.

This program is intended to be introductory and no prior experience with cooking is needed to register. We provide all the materials and the food.

This 5-week class is offered for a minimal cost of $12/week for residents and for $36/week to non-residents (space permitting). You can register your child for one or up to all five sessions. Participants must be between the ages of 8-17 and meet family income guidelines to qualify for participation in this program.

This class meets at the Maine Township Town Hall. Space is limited to the first 10 participants who sign up for each week.

upcoming dates and online Registration

For more information, please contact Iain Parker at iparker@mainetown.com or 224-257-4868.

Income Eligibility Guidelines

Court ordered child support paid out of childcare cost can be deducted from these income levels. Add $448.33 (monthly) or $5,380 (annually) for each person in household over 8 persons.