By Sherri Smith Brown

Learning to scoop, measure and mix ingredients is just part of the fun at the Young Chefs Academy. Kids make the recipes from scratch and then have the delight of eating their culinary creations, too.

Did you ever imagine that you might be raising the next Rachael Ray or Emeril Lagasse? Being a chef when they grow up or just cooking in the kitchen with mom or dad is many times a favorite with kids of all ages. From KinderCooks to Master Chefs, the Young Chefs Academy is one place where children can take classes to experience the joys of cooking and learn age-appropriate cooking skills.

The cooking school offers regular weekly classes as well as summer camps, scout merit badge programs and holiday workshops. You can even cook up a birthday party! We hosted a 5-year-old birthday party for Brianna and her pre-school class last spring. The children learned to measure, made their own dough, and decorated their own personal pizzas. The lively staff led them in fun activities and handled the details of the whole party—from mailing out invitations to opening birthday gifts to assembling party gift bags. (more…)