Tiny Bakers: S’ mores

Gather around for a sweet s’ mores – themed cooking class just for kids! Young chefs will create fun treats inspired by the classic s’ more while learning simple cooking skills in a safe, hands-on setting. It’ s a cozy, creative class filled with chocolatey fun and delicious results.

Ages:............... 2.5-5 years Location:........ Clarendon Hills Community Center

Tiny Bakers: Pizza Making Class

Kids will have a blast in this hands-on pizza making class! Young chefs will create their own personal pizzas, choosing toppings while learning basic cooking skills in a fun and friendly environment. It’ s a delicious way to spark creativity and enjoy a favorite meal.

Ages:............... 2.5-5 years Location:........ Clarendon Hills Community Center

Tiny Bakers: Spring Edition

Celebrate the season with a fun spring-themed baking class just for kids! Young bakers will create colorful, festive treats inspired by springtime while learning basic baking skills in a hands-on, friendly environment. It’ s a sweet way to welcome spring with creativity, smiles, and delicious results.

Ages:............... 2.5-5 years Location:........ Clarendon Hills Community Center

Tiny Bakers: Strawberry Shortcake from Scratch

Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking class where you’ ll make classic strawberry shortcake completely from scratch! Learn how to prepare tender, flaky shortcakes, macerate fresh strawberries, and whip light, fluffy cream. Perfect for beginners and dessert lovers alike, this class will leave you with new skills— and a delicious treat to enjoy.

Ages:............... 2-5 years Location:........ Clarendon Hills Community Center

International Picnic Day

Celebrate National Picnic Day with a fun and interactive culinary class just for kids! Young chefs will create easy, picnic-friendly foods while learning basic cooking skills and exploring fresh ingredients. It’ s a playful way to enjoy food, creativity, and the joy of a picnic— no blanket required!

Ages:............... 2-5 years Location:........ Clarendon Hills Community Center

Summer Camps

Kids Cooking Showdown Camp

Ready, set, cook! This summer, young chefs will take center stage in the ultimate culinary showdown! Each day brings a new challenge inspired by popular cooking competitions; think mystery ingredients, timed challenges, and creative twists that spark imagination and teamwork. With innovation as their recipe for success, kids will chop, mix, and plate dishes that dazzle both the eye and the taste buds. From Kids Baking Championship to Master Chef Junior, your campers will be bringing the heat! Who will rise to the occasion? Bring their boldest ideas to the table? Discover just how fun competition in the kitchen can be? It’ s showtime at Sticky Fingers Cooking!

Ages:............... 5-12 years Location:........ Clarendon Hills Community Center

‘ Cool’ inary Boot Camp

Attention, young chefs! Report to the kitchen for a week of culinary basic training, where we’ ll sharpen skills, build confidence, and master the fundamentals every chef needs to know. From knife safety( with child-safe knives!) to measuring, mixing, and seasoning, each day is packed with hands-on practice and delicious results. Campers will graduate with the essential kitchen know-how to cook with courage, creativity, and confidence. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, dive into creating recipes, and have fun as you“ earn your stripes” in the‘ COOL’ inary Boot Camp!

Ages:............... 5-12 years Location:........ Clarendon Hills Community Center

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