Discover Your Inner Chef at the Y
Our Culinary Arts programs introduce students of all ages to the magic of cooking through fun, hands-on experiences. From understanding flavors and following recipes to learning kitchen safety and nutrition, participants gain confidence and creativity in a warm, diverse environment.
Culinary Arts
Get your aprons ready, young chefs! In culinary arts at the Y, participants will:
Create delicious and nutritious dishes
Gain kitchen confidence through hands-on learning
Explore ingredients, recipes, and cultural traditions
Build skills they can show off to friends and family
Have fun while learning teamwork and responsibility
Cooking is an Artform
Like painting on a canvas or composing a song, cooking is a creative act. From selecting ingredients to experimenting with bold new recipes, our Culinary Arts programs inspire you to express yourself through cooking.
Course by Age Groups
Available programming varies by Community Center location.
Parent/Child (Ages 3-8)
- Tot Chef
School Age (7-14)
- Culinary Arts
- Y Bakers
- Culinary Kids
Teen - Adult (15+)
- Culinary Arts
Why Cook at the Y?
Build Life Skills
Cooking builds confidence, responsibility, and independence in the kitchen and beyond.
Cook With Friends
Work as a team, share meals, and celebrate food as a joyful, communal experience.
Fuel Creativity
Mix, measure, and experiment with flavors, discovering the art of cooking through hands-on learning.
Useful Information
Your class fee covers the tools and ingredients so emerging cooks can focus on learning, tasting, and having fun in the kitchen.
- Please bring an apron or over-sized t-shirt for students to wear, however, we always recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting messy in.
- Short sleeves are preferred or a shirt that easily rolls up and stays above the elbows.
Please remember:
- Everyone is an artist.
- Demonstrate caring by using only kind words.
- Be respectful of others by keeping your hands to yourself.
- Take responsibility for arriving to class on time, for listening first, and staying engaged throughout the class.
- Be brave, be honest, keep practicing, try your best, and stick with it.
- Have fun!
Explore Culinary Arts