Join us for the Baden branch Afterschool Meals session.

Join us for the Baker's Dozen session at the 2024 South City YMCA Summer Day Camp.

Love food but don't know to to cook? Learn the basic mixing methods that make up almost al recipes. Starting on day one with the easiest method where we combine wet and dry ingredients, and moving up to the creaming method which is the base of most cakes and cookies. Discover how to make pie dough with the rubbing method, and even whip some egg whites into meringue and make a light and airy sponge cake.

It’s time to level up your snack game! Nothing is better than coming home from school to your favorite snacks. But, we can do better than chips and popcorn. Learn some fun and easy ways to make amazing snacks that you can enjoy any time of day!

Does your child like to cook? Do they love to watch or help you in the kitchen? We have the perfect activity that will not only teach them valuable skills, but give you a little time for yourself this summer.

Join us for the Baden branch Afterschool Meals session.

Join us for the Baden branch Afterschool Meals session.

Join us for the Baden branch Afterschool Meals session.

Join us for the Baden branch Afterschool Meals session.

Join us for the Baden branch Afterschool Meals session.

Join us for the Baker's Dozen session at the 2024 South City YMCA Summer Day Camp.

Have you always been interested in creating delicious desserts but have struggled getting started. Let us help by teaching you the basics! This class will get you baking in no time! Instructor: CE staff

Come and learn how to cook simple and kid-friendly meals. In this class you will learn the basics of kitchen safety and how to mix, pour, and flip. We will make a variety of sweet treats and lunch and dinner favorites, and we will create some yummy snack ideas. If you like cooking and making treats, then this is the class for you.

Let’s grow some fun this summer! We have plenty of dirt, insects, and plants... we just need to know how they all work together to make something beautiful and often tasty! Come garden with Mr. Gruszka as you learn how to work, compost, care for, and use a garden, big or small. Handson experience and projects will allow you to take your “budding” skills beyond the garden home with you.

Hey bakers, let’s get in the kitchen and make some yummy treats. We will bake a mix of things like pies, cookies, cakes, or pizzas during the week. You will be in charge of your mixing, pouring, and decorating of each dish we bake. We will even have a bake challenge where kiddos are able to pick their treat to make for the day and we will see who creates the best dish. Are you up for the challenge?