Summer Youth Culinary Program
Hands-on Learning, Meals, Community, and Fun All Summer Long
A 9-week program for 11-18 year olds designed to build cooking skills, creativity, and confidence while exploring a new global cuisine each week! Join us for the entire summer or for the weeks of your choice.
The Summer Youth Culinary Program Teaches More Than Cooking Skills
Build confidence, independence, and a stronger connection to health, family, and community. Students learn how to follow directions, stay organized, work with others, solve problems, and take responsibility for a task from start to finish.
What Will They Learn?
Participants will build hands-on skills through a structured weekly curriculum. Students will learn:
- Kitchen safety, sanitation, and safe food handling
- How to read recipes and follow step-by-step instructions
- Measuring, prepping, and using kitchen tools correctly
- Teamwork, communication, and time management
- Confidence in preparing food independently
- Creativity, problem-solving, and pride in making something with their own hands
- A deeper understanding of food, nutrition, and cultural connection through cooking
Summer 2026 Class Schedule
Week 1, June 24
North Indian Cuisine
Week 2, July 1:
West African Cuisine
Week 3, July 8:
Thai Cuisine
Week 4, July 15:
French Cuisine
Week 5, July 22:
Lebanese Cuisine
Week 6, July 29:
Caribbean Cuisine
Week 7, August 5:
Spanish Cuisine
Week 8, August 12:
Japanese Cuisine
Week 9, August 19:
Italian Pizza Party
Questions?
Reach out to education@feedthemass.com or call (971) 350-8291