A hands-on culinary program inspiring youth to feel confident, creative, and mindful in the kitchen.
Rooted Chefs invites kids and youth to explore food through the senses—tasting, creating, and learning how what we eat influences our bodies and minds. Each week builds on new skills using seasonal ingredients, teamwork, and playful challenges, all while having fun.

What to expect:
• Cooking with the seasons
• Learning real kitchen skills
• Following (and creating!) recipes
• Mindfulness practices like breathing, yoga & meditation
• Creativity, confidence & collaboration

PROGRAMS & SCHEDULE

Rooted Chefs Junior (Ages 7–10)
Tuesdays 3:00–5pm
Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 & Feb 3
$15/class or $75 total

Rooted Chefs Youth (Ages 10–12)
Wednesdays 3:00–5pm
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4
$15/class or $75 total

Rooted Chefs Senior (Ages 12+)
Mondays 3:00–5pm
Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 & Feb 2
$15/class or $75 total

Skills they’ll learn:
• Kitchen orientation & safety
• Food prep & knife skills
• Cleanliness & cleanup
• Cooking techniques (basic to advanced)
• Seasonal cooking & substitutions
• Budget-friendly cooking (senior group)
• Teamwork & creative expression
• Mindfulness practices
• Market experience (Youth & Senior)

All classes hosted at Manson’s Hall