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    • Gift Cards
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    • Winter Break Cooking Camp for Kids and Teens Oak Park
    • Day Off School Camps
    • Afterschool Cooking Classes Oak Park
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    • Parties for Kids
    • Gift Cards
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Why After-School Cooking Classes Are a Smart Investment for Your Child

By Cheryl Knecht • September 17, 2025
After nearly 10 years of teaching, I’ve noticed a pattern: parents who love cooking are eager for their kids to join in, while those who see it as a chore often don’t realize how much their children can gain from cooking classes. I often hear concerns like: “My child is a picky eater. They don’t touch vegetables and won’t eat anything in that class.” “They’re not interested in cooking. They just want to make cookies and brownies but don’t want to cook meals.” “They have food allergies and won’t be able to taste anything in the class,” “They’re too young—it’s not safe for them to be in the kitchen yet.” But in practice, these are the kids who benefit most. Here’s why: 

More Than a Meal: How Family Cooking Fosters Health, Confidence & Connection

By Maryam Khalilah • August 15, 2025
Mealtime is magic in disguise! Cooking and dining together isn’t just about nutrition, it’s a powerful gateway for modeling healthy eating, building communication, emotional support, and creating habits that last a lifetime. Here’s why it matters so much.

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