Program Dates
February Wednesdays
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
February 4rd, 11th, 18th, 25th
Designed for curious teens ready to go deeper,Youth Culinary Passport – China is a four-week immersive culinary and cultural experience that uses food as a lens to explore the world.
This monthly series goes far beyond a traditional cooking class. Students cook complete dishes from start to finish each week while exploring Chinese cuisine through regional identity, history, geography, and tradition. Along the way, they refine knife skills, kitchen safety, organization, timing, and independent execution — all in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
To deepen immersion, music from China plays throughout each session, and curated visuals appear on the classroom display to provide cultural context — including regional maps, historical references, ingredients, and culinary traditions. These elements help students connect what they are making in the kitchen to the world it comes from.
Taste exploration is central to the experience. Students are encouraged to try boldly, express preferences honestly, and learn how flavors can be adapted. Loving a dish and questioning a dish are equally valued — both are part of developing confidence, discernment, and a personal culinary point of view.
The final week of the series brings everything together in a culmination experience, where students elevate techniques and welcome their families in for a tasting and celebration of what they’ve learned.
Program Structure
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Schedule: Wednesdays, 3:30–6:30 PM
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Duration: Four consecutive weeks
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Age Group: 13–16 years
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Class Size: Limited to 12 students
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Instruction: Two facilitators per session
Curriculum Focus – China
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Regional Chinese cuisine and culinary identity
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How geography, climate, and agriculture shape food
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Ingredients, sauces, and foundational Chinese techniques
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Cultural traditions around family meals and shared tables
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Flavor development, consistency, and thoughtful adaptation
Please Note
This is a progressive, four-week series and is designed to be taken as a full month. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance.
Knowledge Required
Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.
- Four immersive, three-hour sessions
- Hands-on cooking each week
- All ingredients, tools, and materials
- Cultural music and visual immersion
- Weekly participation stickers
- End-of-month incentive and family tasting experience
What to Bring
Nothing — just curiosity and a willingness to explore!
Suitable For
Teens ages 13–16 who enjoy hands-on learning, cultural exploration, and building real-world skills through food.
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