McLean Cooks Program
Join chefs Joel Olson and John Bauhs in the kitchen for these classes that teach children the basics of cooking! Give your child the opportunity to learn that cooking can be fun and is a creative way to discover life-long skills.

Junior Chef Series
For ages 8-12. The Junior Chefs series will teach students: how a kitchen operates; proper food handling; food preparation; cooking and baking techniques; how to work as a team and more.
Instructor: Chef John Bauhs

Class One: Covers cooking skills and techniques emphasizing safety, etiquette, hygiene and teamwork. Students make: Cheese Quesadillas with Salsa • Breadsticks • Fruit Salad with Mint • Snickerdoodles.

Class Two: Learn the basics of making great soups and salads. Students make: Chicken Noodle Soup • Italian Tomato Soup • Tossed Salad with Vinaigrette • Berry Crisp with Vanilla Cream.

Class Three: Create entrees and desserts that will make a great cook proud! Students make: Awesome Meatloaf • Chicken with Lemon Sauce • Southern Style Biscuits and Honey Butter • Chocolate Chip Brownies.

Class Four: In this class, the new chefs use all of their knowledge to cook a menu from the available items in the market basket and enjoy their new culinary skills!

4 2-hr. lessons
$256/$192 McLean district residents
1320.280 M, 9/15-10/6 3-5 p.m.

Cooking, Manners and Etiquette
For ages 8-12. This popular and effective etiquette class teaches students the rules of the kitchen while they prepare a variety of foods. Afterwards, they enjoy the rewards of their labor while discussing the concepts and rules of manners and etiquette. Next, students make a four-course meal served restaurant style, while the Chef critiques their dining etiquette in a fun and productive manner. Students receive recipes and handouts on the last day of class. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson

Class One: Handmade Pizzas • Breadsticks • Pizza Sauce • Fruit Parfaits. Discussion: Common Courtesy.

Class Two: Spring Rolls • Fried Rice • Almond Cookies. Discussion: Guest and Host. • Salad • BBQ Chicken • Rice Pilaf • Vegetables • Napoleons.

Class Three: Bread and Butter • Soup • Salad • BBQ Chicken • Rice Pilaf • Vegetables • Napoleons.

3 2-hr. lessons
$204/$150 McLean district residents
1270.280 W, 10/22-11/5 4-6 p.m.

Gingerbread House Workshops
For families or other groups. Construct a gingerbread house at this fun-filled family activity! Families work together assembling and decorating their own gingerbread houses. Decorating supplies and candies are included. NOTE: products may contain peanuts. Question about these workshops? Contact Maggie Shea, 703-790-0123, or margaret.shea@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Instructor: Chef Joel Olson and MCC Staff

Haunted Gingerbread Houses
1 1.5-hr. workshop
$44/$36 McLean district residents
(cost includes supplies for one house)
1242.280 Th, 10/23 6:30-8 p.m.

Holiday Gingerbread Houses
1 1.5-hr. workshop
$44/$36 McLean district residents
(cost includes supplies for one house)
1243.280 Th, 12/11 6:30-8 p.m.

Cooking with Dad
For ages 6 and older. Spend a Sunday afternoon with your dad. Chef Joel Olson will teach you and your dad how to prepare: Crisp Flatbread • Swedish Meatballs • Heavenly Mashed Potatoes • Scandinavian Sugar Cookies. Afterwards, you will dine on the meal you’ll have created!
Instructor: Joel Olson
1 2-hr. lesson
$108/$80 McLean district residents
(for one parent and one child)
1271.280 Su, 10/26 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Kids’ Knife Skills
For ages 8-12. Kids learn how to keep their fingers out of the way while cutting fruits, vegetables, meat and bread. A light lunch will be served.
Instructor: Chef Joel Olson
1 2-hr. lesson
$60/$45 McLean district residents
1272.280 M, 10/27 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Halloween Treats
For ages 8-12. Learn to make regular food in to spooky Halloween fare: Gobb Salad with Creamy Slime (Cobb Salad with Italian Dressing) • Bloodshot Eyes withWarmWorms (Olive Stuffed Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Linguini) • Oozing Fingers (Éclairs).
Instructor: Chef Joel Olson
1 2-hr. lesson
$60/$45 McLean district residents
1273.280 Tu, 10/28 4-6 p.m.

Kids’ Sushi
For ages 8-12. It’s not just raw fish! Kids have fun preparing: Miso Soup with Shrimp and Peas • California Rolls • Spicy Tuna Rolls • Inside-Out Rolls.
Instructor: Chef Joel Olson
1 2-hr. lesson
$67/$50 McLean district residents
1274.280 Th, 10/30 4-6 p.m.

Kid’s Paradise Pizza, Pasta & Cookies
For ages 8-12. Learn how to make, bake and eat these fun favorites. Individual Pizzas • Fettuccine Alfredo • Cloverleaf Yeast Rolls • Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Instructor: Chef John Bauhs
1 2-hr. lessons
$60/$45 McLean district residents
1321.280 M, 11/17 3-5 p.m.

Kids’ Holiday Cookies
For ages 8-12. Make, bake and decorate rollout sugar cookies galore to take home and share with family and friends.
Instructor: Chef Joel Olson
1 2-hr. lesson
$60/$45 McLean district residents
1275.280 W, 12/10 4-6 p.m.