Program Dates
February Thursdays
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Give your child the chance to explore the world through food in this immersive, month-long youth culinary experience.Youth Culinary Passport – China is a four-week series designed for curious 9–12-year-olds who want to build real kitchen skills while discovering global culture.
Each week, students explore Chinese cuisine as a gateway to understanding geography, regional traditions, ingredients, and culinary history. Classes are fully hands-on — kids cook complete dishes from start to finish while building confidence, knife skills, kitchen safety, and teamwork.
To deepen the experience, music from China plays throughout each session, and visual displays provide cultural context such as maps, regional imagery, ingredients, and historical references. The kitchen becomes a classroom where food, culture, and creativity come together.
This program emphasizes curiosity and confidence. Students are encouraged to explore flavors openly — loving some dishes, questioning others, and learning how tastes can be adapted and evolved. Every class is designed so there’s something each child connects with, while gently expanding their palate and perspective.
The final week culminates in a special showcase experience, where students synthesize what they’ve learned and welcome their families in for a tasting and celebration.
Program Structure
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Schedule: Thursdays, 3:30–6:30 PM
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Duration: Four consecutive weeks
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Age Group: 9–12 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 traditions
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How geography and climate shape food
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Ingredients, sauces, and ingredient transformation
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Cultural rituals around family meals and shared tables
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Foundational cooking techniques presented in age-appropriate ways
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
Kids ages 9–12 who enjoy learning, creating, and exploring new ideas through hands-on experiences.
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