Lenexa, KS
Kids Cooking Classes
Young Chefs® Academy offers weekly kids cooking classes to help children and teens gain knowledge and important skills in the kitchen – and beyond!
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Kids Cooking Program
Our weekly curriculum will immerse Young Chefs in a world of culinary creativity and discovery. In addition to developing cooking skills, our weekly classes incorporate elements necessary for a budding young chef such as:
- Food preparation
- Cooking & baking techniques
- Kitchen safety
- Proper food handling
- Presentation
- Etiquette and manners
- Basic cognitive subject matter
- Table setting
- And so much more!
Member Discounts
Become a Member
Receive exclusive benefits and savings!
Young Chefs® Academy members have a reserved seat in a scheduled class each week and benefit from an exclusive discount for weekly classes. Take advantage of open enrollment and become a member anytime. No annual contracts. No experience required to join.
MasterChefs Program
JuniorChefs™
SeniorChefs™
For members serious about cooking and mastering culinary skills. The students in the MasterChef Program follow our structured curriculum and pass knowledge assessments to earn patches, working to achieve the elite black chef jacket as a YCA certified MasterChef!
Star Program
KinderCooks®
Budding young members in the KinderCooks® Program are STARS and gain recognition for their work, becoming more confident and self-sufficient in the kitchen and beyond! Your little chef can BE A STAR and earn recognition patches each month!
Weekly Cooking Classes
Weekly Classes at Young Chefs® Academy are the perfect place for students to develop, build upon, and sharpen their culinary skills as they progress through our structured program week by week. Planned around a unique monthly theme, each class is an entirely new experience that incorporates culinary skills that build upon each other to progress over time into more complex food preparation and presentation. Classes can be attended individually or weekly as a Young Chefs Academy member.
KinderCooks®
Where our “Chefs in Training” are the main ingredient!
The Young Chefs® Academy KinderCooks® program is paced accordingly for our preschool and elementary aged child’s attention span and incorporates age-appropriate recipes and culinary skills while integrating basic nutrition, kitchen safety, and teaching moments to help young chefs become an active participant in the family kitchen.
JuniorChefs™
Where the culinary fun and learning continues!
The Young Chefs® Academy JuniorChefs™ program delivers a well-rounded approach to build upon a student’s experience and knowledge in the kitchen. Our JuniorChefs™ classes are designed to allow students to mesh passion and creativity with culinary techniques for exciting results.
SeniorChefs™
Where an individual’s culinary skills can shine!
The Young Chefs® Academy SeniorChefs™ program is an extension of our JuniorChefs™ program and intended for students who have met specific criteria and are looking for a more in-depth culinary experience. As SeniorChefs™, students assume more individual responsibility in the kitchen while further developing and perfecting a wide range of advanced culinary techniques and concepts.
*Age range for class types is used as an initial guide for class placement however age may vary within classes based on experience, skill, or other factors.
*Memberships may be subject to a one-time registration and/or uniform fee.
Cooking Classes
The perfect place for students to develop, build upon, and sharpen their culinary skills as they progress through our structured weekly program.
Kids Parties
Our parties offer kids Interactive and amusing activities guaranteed to entertain and engage party guests. Come celebrate with us.
Culinary Camps
Seasonal cooking experiences deliver an immersive culinary adventure, empowering budding chefs to grow in their knowledge.