After School Culinary Arts
A Delicious Learning Experience!
A fun and hands-on culinary adventure where kids ages 4-12 explore new flavours, develop essential kitchen skills, and learn about global cultures through food.
Nurturing Young Chefs
The After-School Cooking Program at Jardin Infantil Academy is designed to inspire young chefs ages 4-12 to explore the world of culinary arts through hands-on experiences.
Children will:
- Learn essential cooking skills and kitchen safety
- Explore nutrition basics and the importance of healthy eating
- Create delicious meals while developing confidence and independence
- Practice teamwork and creativity in a fun, supportive environment
Multilingual Immersion
728 Annette St.
- Wednesday & Thursday
- 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
1691 Bloor St. West
- Monday, Tuesday & Friday
- 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
March Menu
After School Culinary Arts
Wednesday, March 4
France – Sweet Crepes: Delicate, thin French crepes filled with fresh strawberries and bananas, finished with a light chocolate drizzle.
Friday, March 6
Colombia – Mini Empanadas: Mini empanadas filled with mild seasoned beef or chicken, served with a tomato dipping sauce.
Wednesday, March 11
United States – Vanilla Cupcakes: Vanilla cupcakes made from scratch, topped with buttercream frosting and fresh fruit.
Friday, March 13
Mexico – Guacamole Fiesta: Freshly made guacamole prepared from scratch.
Wednesday, March 18
March Break Camp
No After-School Culinary Classes
Friday, March 20
March Break Camp
No After-School Culinary Classes
Wednesday, March 25
Middle East – Hummus & Dips: Classic hummus served with fresh veggie sticks and mini pita pockets.
Thursday, March 26
(Friday class switched to Thursday, March 26)
Vietnam – Fresh Rice Paper Rolls: Fresh rice paper rolls filled with rice noodles, shredded carrots, cucumber, lettuce, and optional tofu or chicken. Served with soy-lime dipping sauce.
Friday, March 27
Kids Night Out
No After-School Culinary Class
(Friday class switched to Thursday, March 26)
April Menu
After School Culinary Arts
Wednesday, April 1
United States — Cupcake Decorations
Kids will decorate cupcakes while learning simple piping and finishing techniques. A fun introduction to baking creativity and presentation.
Thursday, April 2
Mexico — Chicken Quesadillas
Kids assemble and cook delicious quesadillas while learning about traditional Mexican flavours and ingredients.
Friday, April 3
Good Friday — No Class
Friday class switched to Thursday, April 2.
Wednesday, April 8
Japan — Veggie Sushi Rolls
Kids assemble colourful vegetable sushi rolls while learning how sushi is prepared and enjoyed in Japanese food culture.
Friday, April 10
Italy — Pizza Rolls
Young chefs prepare delicious pizza rolls while learning about classic Italian flavours and simple baking techniques.
Wednesday, April 15
El Salvador — Pasteles
Kids will learn how to prepare traditional Salvadoran pasteles while exploring Central American cooking traditions.
Friday, April 17
Chile — Upside Down Banana Cake
Young bakers create a delicious banana dessert while learning simple baking techniques and how caramelized fruit desserts are made.
Wednesday, April 22
Hungary — Langosh
Kids will prepare Hungarian fried dough topped with savoury ingredients while learning about traditional European street foods.
Thursday, April 23
France — French Toast
Kids prepare classic French toast while learning about simple breakfast traditions and cooking techniques.
Friday, April 24
Kids Night Out — No After-School Culinary Class
Friday class switched to Thursday, April 23.
Wednesday, April 29
Netherlands — Dutch Baby Pancakes
Kids bake a fluffy Dutch pancake while learning how oven-baked batters create light and airy textures.
May Menu
After School Culinary Arts
Friday, May 1
No After-School Culinary Class scheduled.
Wednesday, May 6
Ireland — Cheesy Potato
Kids prepare a comforting Irish potato dish while learning about simple ingredients and traditional Irish cooking.
Friday, May 8
Italy — Pizza Rolls
Young chefs create delicious pizza rolls while practicing assembling and baking techniques.
Wednesday, May 13
Mexico — Tacos
Kids assemble tacos while learning about traditional Mexican flavours and balanced ingredients.
Friday, May 15
Mexico — Chicken Quesadillas
Young chefs prepare crispy quesadillas while learning about simple Mexican cooking methods.
Wednesday, May 20
Japan — Veggie Sushi Rolls
Kids assemble fresh sushi rolls while learning how ingredients are prepared and combined in Japanese cuisine.
Friday, May 22
El Salvador — Pasteles
Young chefs explore Central American flavours while preparing traditional Salvadoran pasteles.
Wednesday, May 27
Colombia — Empanadas
Kids prepare mini empanadas while learning how dough is filled, folded, and cooked.
Friday, May 29
Japan — Onigiri (Rice Balls)
Kids shape traditional Japanese rice balls while learning about this popular snack and its cultural origins.
June Menu
After School Culinary Arts
Wednesday, June 3
Mexico — Guacamole Fiesta
Kids mash and mix fresh guacamole while learning about flavour balance and traditional Mexican ingredients.
Friday, June 5
Middle East — Hummus & Dips
Kids prepare classic hummus served with fresh vegetables and mini pita pockets while learning about Middle Eastern cuisine.
Wednesday, June 10
Korea — Gimbap
Kids assemble Korean gimbap rolls with seasoned rice, vegetables, and egg while learning about Korean lunch traditions.
Friday, June 12
United States — Cupcake Decorations
Young chefs decorate cupcakes while practicing piping and finishing techniques.
Wednesday, June 17
Mexico — Tacos
Kids assemble tacos while learning about fresh ingredients and Mexican cooking traditions.
Friday, June 19
Italy — Pizza Calzone
Kids prepare pizza calzones while learning how fillings are folded and baked.
Wednesday, June 24
Japan — Veggie Sushi Rolls
Kids assemble fresh sushi rolls while learning about Japanese food preparation and presentation.
Thursday, June 25
Greece — Tzatziki
Kids prepare traditional Greek tzatziki while learning about Mediterranean ingredients and flavours.
Friday, June 26 — PA Day
No After-School Culinary Class
Friday class switched to Thursday, June 25.
Program Pricing & Bundle Savings
Single Class
$35 per class
Great for trying it out or flexible schedules.
Bundle of 5 Classes
$30 per class
Use code 5BUNDLE at checkout to save $5.00 per class when you sign up for 5 classes.
Join Our Cooking Adventure!
Give your child the opportunity to explore the culinary arts, develop new skills, and create delicious meals in a fun and engaging environment.
Cooking Program Promotions
Free class!
Get a free class when you sign up for 5 After School Cooking classes.
Bring a friend!
Get a free class when you invite a friend to sign up with you in our After School Cooking Program.
