Baking w/ Michelle
16 weeks with Mrs. Michelle / $400
Through engaging, hands-on lessons, students will learn the essentials of baking while having fun in the kitchen. Guided by experienced instructors, participants will build confidence as they master key skills, from properly measuring ingredients to experimenting with new flavors.
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What You’ll Learn:
✔ Master the Basics – Learn essential baking techniques like measuring, mixing, creaming, folding, and whisking.
✔ Create Delicious Treats – Bake a variety of goodies, including cookies, cakes, muffins, cupcakes, and even homemade bread!
✔ Explore Fun Flavors – Experiment with different ingredients, toppings, and decorations to make each recipe uniquely yours.
✔ Understand the Science of Baking – Discover how heat, ingredients, and chemistry work together to transform dough into deliciousness.
✔ Build Kitchen Confidence – Develop lifelong baking skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Each week, students will bake something new, from classic chocolate chip cookies to creative cupcakes, savory breads, and more! By the end of the course, they’ll have the skills to impress friends and family with their homemade treats.
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Chopped
16 weeks with Mrs. Tia / $400
Prerequisites - Baking Around The World
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This is not your average baking class—this is KLA Chopped: Baking Challenge! Designed for students who’ve already mastered the basics, this advanced experience blends baking with critical thinking and collaboration. With weekly challenges, mystery ingredients, and creative themes, students will rotate in teams to bake, present, and grow.
Whether crafting filled cupcakes, bread rolls, or elegant tarts, they'll be pushed to think on their feet while using real-world baking skills. The final weeks culminate in a team bake-off judged by guest parents. Students gain confidence, sharpen their skills, and have a blast doing it.
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🌟 What Students Gain:
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Recipe creation confidence and kitchen independence
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Advanced baking techniques and problem-solving
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Teamwork and leadership in fast-paced settings
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Presentation and food styling experience
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Resilience and grace under time pressure
Real practice preparing for friendly public critique
Grillin’ N Chillin’
16 weeks with Dr. T / $400
Grillin’ N Chillin’ with Dr. T is a 16-week, hands-on middle school enrichment course where students learn grill safety, food prep, and summer-ready cooking skills while trying burgers, veggies, pizzas, desserts, and more.
Each session blends practical technique with food science, teamwork, and hospitality from a biblical worldview—celebrating gratitude, stewardship, and sharing a meal in community. Come hungry, learn the sizzle, and leave confident to grill for family and friends!
Baking Around The World
16 weeks with Mrs. Tia / $400
This beginner-friendly baking class blends foundational baking skills with a journey across global kitchens! Each week students will explore the tools, techniques, and flavors of a new country—from French pastries to Caribbean treats. They’ll mix, measure, and bake while learning geography, culture, and culinary history along the way.
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🌟 What Students Gain:
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Basic baking and kitchen safety skills
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Introduction to world cultures through food
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Hands-on measuring, mixing, and timing experience
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Creativity, patience, and pride in their work
Take-home treats each week!
Snacks to the Max
16 weeks with Mrs. Michelle/ $400
Get ready to mix, stir, and create delicious treats—no oven required! No-Bake Snacks to the Max is a fun, hands-on class where students whip up simple, tasty snacks using everyday ingredients. From chewy bites to crispy clusters and chilled goodies, each week brings a new recipe that’s easy to make and even more fun to eat. This class focuses on creativity, confidence in the kitchen, and enjoying the process of making food. Perfect for young chefs who love experimenting and snacking along the way!