Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts @ IDEA Lab Kids

Through hands-on practice and skill development, students will create demonstrations of culinary principles and techniques.

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Camps

108

Workshops

30+

Birthday Experiences

5

Class Tracks

30+

Knowledge and Skills Gained

Principles of Culinary Arts
Hands-on Culinary Experience
Recipe Design
Nutrition
Cooking Across Cultures

Real World Connections

Critical Thinking
Careers in Culinary Arts
Culinary Business Management
Building Leadership Skills
Designing and Implementation for Executive Chef
Problem Solving

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Disciplines

Baking and Decoration

Baking and Decoration

From the fundamentals and science of baking, to making multi-layer baked and decorated masterpieces, Baking and decor at IDEA Lab are sure to wow any chef from novice to master! Students at IDEA lab Kids get real hands on experience with creating everything from desserts, to breads, and even their own decor!
Confectionary

Confectionary

Confectionery is the art of making confections, which are food items that are rich in sugar and taste! At The Lab Students learn how to create their own candy, pastries, and much more! Students are exposed to various careers in culinary arts and confectionery is one of them! Students will develop skills they can take with them long after the cooking class has ended!
Fundamentals of Cooking

Fundamentals of Cooking

The fundamentals of cooking are the backbone to the entire IDEA Lab Kids culinary programs! Students will earn how to mix, measure, various heating and cooking techniques, and so much more! Students will understand the math behind cooking, the science behind baking and the beauty of the end result!
Cross Culture Cooking

Cross Culture Cooking

Cooking varies across cultures and here at IDEA Lab Kids we respectfully explore others cultures via their art forms cooking included! Students will learn the history of dishes, the cultural impact of certain foods, the importance of meal times and much much more!
Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. At The Lab we teach healthy and nourishing recipes, cooking methods, and food preparation practices. We foster an environment of healthy eating and healthy living and we do that through our culinary program!
Food Art

Food Art

Food is an art! Here at IDEA Lab we do not only study the science of cooking but we appreciate cooking as an art form! Students will explore aesthetically pleasing as well as delicious recipes that will showcase the artistic nature of cooking!
Recipe Development

Recipe Development

Students will learn how to read, write, and develop their own recipes! Students will understand the basics of creating a recipe such as measuring and mixing, techniques and verbiage such as sautéing and boiling, dicing and more! Students will spend their time perfecting their recipe skills!
Garden Cooking

Garden Cooking

Students will learn different recipes and techniques using a host of different things that can be grown in in a garden. Students will get an opportunity to explore all aspects of clean and sustainable eating and cooking they will even prepare their own herb garden.

Window into the classroom

IDEA Lab Kids boasts a 12:1 Student to Instructor ratio that allows students to get critical hands-on time and attention that is needed to develop their culinary skills across multiple cooking methods and techniques. Kids get access to real appliances to foster their love for cooking!