Kids Cooking Camp Aug. 24-28, 2020

Service Description

For nearly two decades, Nirmala has been educating students across the globe, on a holistic approach to building healthy eating habits for real life. These fun limited camping series are offered during regular holiday breaks & are available as private events. Classes are suitable for student ages (10-18) who have never cooked, as well as future chefs! Drop-off is at 9:45 am. Pick-up is at 3:00-3:15 pm. See below some of the learning experience; students will participate in supervised activities that include: Building Basic Skills. Cooking helps your child hone necessary math skills by doing something as simple as counting eggs or pouring water into a measuring cup. Global Culture Food & Understanding-Encourage an adventurous palate. Bringing notoriously picky eaters into the kitchen to cook, showcasing what kids their age eat around the world can help get them to open up to new tastes and cultures. Mindful Meditation Exploration -introduces yoga meditation practice that teaches children to be present & mindful while soothed by different scents of flowers, herbs, and spices. Empowers & Boost confidence. Kids love to show what they can do, and working in the kitchen provides opportunities to gain a sense of accomplishment as well as team-building through fun games such as Smell and Tell. Explore your inner artist- Painting with Spices-Connecting with natures pigment, your child develops cognitively, emotionally, & physically as they move their paintbrush across the canvas. Agriculture -Touring the farmstead, meeting farm animals, and learning where our food comes from and how it’s grown and harvested. Plant identification and uses in the kitchen, as well as essential nutrition. Spark Creativity in Cooking - Meals & Snacks-will be prepared on-site by staff and students every day. Water will be available at all times. Meals will include a protein, vegetable, starch, and dessert. Examples include handmade tacos, dumplings, pies, empanadas, pasta dishes, arepas, spice waters, fruit sorbets, and baked tarts. A “Mystery Basket” cooking challenge on the last day! Vegetarian options are available. These are just some of the activities that your child will participate in during the week. Our staff will provide a safe and nurturing environment while expanding your child’s knowledge of the kitchen & their cooking skills. Registration: The cost for each week is $975.00 per student. After purchase we will send a registration form, complete & return.