General Information: Cost includes all food and materials. All classes are limited to 12 participants. Please make certain your child will be able to meet the following requirements:
- be age 8 or older to enroll
- be able to work independently and as a member of a team
- focus on tasks to completion
- stand for long periods of time
- should not attend class when ill
There is a mandatory dress code. Participants should wear short-sleeved shirts, closed-toe shoes and socks. Long hair must be pulled back close to the head and no jewelry is allowed. Menus are subject to change without notice.
Cooking, Manners and Etiquette (ages 8-12)
In this condensed class, kids prepare a variety of foods, then sit and enjoy the rewards of their labor in a multicourse meal served to them restaurant style. The kids’ dining etiquette is critiqued by Chef Joel in a fun and productive manner while he discusses the concepts and rules of manners and etiquette. Recipes and handouts will be presented at the end of class. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.
1 lesson @ 3 hrs.,
$97/$72 McLean district residents.
1244.210 Su, 10/17 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Cake Baking and Decorating (ages 8-12)
Learn the basics of making chiffon cake and butter cream frosting and then decorate the cake to take home! Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.
1 lesson @ 2 hrs., $57/$42 McLean district residents.
1245.210 Tu, 10/19 4-6 p.m.
Three 30-Minute Meals for Kids (ages 8-12)
This class covers the most essential skills for any home cook: key kitchen tools, food presentation, menu planning and ingredient substitution. Menu 1: Hot Dog, Potato Salad. Menu 2: Homemade Pizza, Tossed Italian Salad. Menu 3: Cheesy Tots, Chinese Egg Rolls, Coconut Macaroons. Instructor: Chef John Bauhs.
3 lessons @ 3 hrs., $243/$180 McLean district residents.
1301.210 M-W, 10/25-10/27 4-7 p.m.
Hands-On Cooking for Kids (ages 8-12)
Learn how to make a perfect fluffy omelet, fresh pasta from scratch, beautiful sushi and flaky pie crusts. Then, we’ll apply our new-found skills in the preparation of Cheese Omelets, Handmade Pasta in a Tomato Sauce, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, and Mini Apple Pies. Instructor: Chef John Bauhs.
1 lesson @ 3 hrs., $81/$60 McLean district residents.
1302.210 Th, 10/28 4-7 p.m.
Kids Sushi (ages 8-12)
It’s not just raw fish! Kids have fun preparing Miso Soup with Shrimp and Peas, California Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls and Inside-Out Rolls. Instructor: Chef John Bauhs.
1 lesson @ 2 hrs., $65/$48 McLean district residents.
1246.210 M, 11/8 4-6 p.m.
Kids Thanksgiving Side Dishes (ages 8-12)
The menu features sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberries and other favorite ingredients prepared in delicious new ways. Menu: Sweet Potato Puree with Pecan Streusel, Iron-Skillet Succotash, Green Beans with Lemon Butter Bread Crumbs, Fresh Cranberry Salsa and Toasted Almonds. Instructor: Chef John Bauhs.
1 lesson @ 3 hrs., $81/$60 McLean district residents.
1303.210 M, 11/22 4-7 p.m.
Kids Holiday Cookies (ages 8-12)
Make, bake, decorate and take home cut-out cookies to share with family and friends. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.
1 lesson @ 2 hrs., $65/$48 McLean district residents.
1247.210 M, 12/13 4-6 p.m.
Classes for Child and Parent
Parent and Child Donuts (ages 6+ with parent)
Learn together how donuts are made. You and your child will learn to prepare and make homemade plain and sugared doughnuts to take home and share with your family. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.
1 lesson @ 2 hrs., $57/$42 McLean district residents.
1241.210 M, 10/18 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Cooking with Dad (ages 6+ with parent)
What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with dad! Make and then enjoy: Mozzarella Breadsticks. Mama Mia Meatballs. Mashed Potatoes and Chocolate-Chocolate Cookies. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.
1 lesson @ 2 hrs., $57/$42 McLean district residents.
1242.210 Su, 10/24 3-5 p.m.
New! Parent & Child Cookie Decorating
(ages 6+ with parent)
Come learn the basics of decorating with Pastry Chef Megan Ferrey. Together you and your parent will make fall-themed sugar cookies by using royal icing, run-in icing, candies and chocolate. All supplies included in the cost. Instructor: Pastry Chef Megan Ferrey.
1 lesson @ 2 hrs., $57/$48 McLean district residents.
1401.210 Th, 10/28 7-9 p.m.
Family Workshops
Gingerbread House Workshops
Families work together decorating a pre-assembled gingerbread house. Cost includes one pre-assembled gingerbread house, decorating supplies and candies. Note: Products may contain peanuts. Instructor: MCC staff.
Haunted Gingerbread House:
1 workshop @ 1.5 hrs., $45/$35 McLean district residents.
1265.210 Th, 10/21 6:30–8 p.m.Holiday Gingerbread House:
1 workshop @ 1.5 hrs., $45/$35 McLean district residents.
1266.210 Th, 12/9 6:30–8 p.m
