Food Explorers
Tiny Food Explorers (ages 2-5 with a caregiver):
Join Food Explorers for a 4-week class devoted to our smallest chefs! Learn to mix, chop, and create tasty recipes. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian, but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.

After clicking Register Online, look under Youth Programs.
| Session | Day/Times | Fees (4 classes) | Menus |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 24 - May 15 | Fri. 10:00-11:00 am | $103 members $113 non-members | banana pancakes, veggie pinwheels, raspberry cupcakes, rainbow pasta salad |
Please Note: All recipes are nut-free, but they may contain dairy, eggs, and gluten. Ingredient substitutions are not possible.
Summer Food Explorers Camps (entering grades K-5)
Food Explorers (grades 2-5):
Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers provides children with the knowledge to make healthy choices for themselves. By combining nutrition education with cooking and hands-on food exploration, you'll have a Food Explorer in no time!

After clicking Register Online, look under Youth Programs.
| Session | Day/Times | Fees | Menus |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr. 21 - May 19 (New dates!) | Tue. 4:45-5:45 pm | $113 members $143 non-members (5 classes) | raspberry cheesecake pies, lemon sugar cookie trifles, apricot croissant bites, Italian fruit tarts, peach melba crumbles |
Please Note: Each child will make their own portion and all recipes are nut-free, but they may contain dairy, eggs, and gluten. Ingredient substitutions are not possible.
Afternoon Cooking Camp (grades K-4):
Join Food Explorers for an afternoon of cooking fun on early dismissal days from school! Each date, you'll make new recipes including a lunch and snack item.
After clicking Register Online, look under Youth Programs.
Fees: $68 members, $73 non-members (per day)
Please Note: The fee includes bus transportation from the Ridgefield public elementary schools.
| Session Date | Days/Times | Menus |
|---|---|---|
| April 2 | Thu. 12:00-3:30 pm | tomato galette & strawberry cheesecake cobbler |
Please Note: All recipes are nut-free, but they may contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.

