IN-PERSON CLASSES
ALLERGENS MAY BE PRESENT AT ALL CLASSES. PLEASE CONTACT KATIE AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF CLASS AND SHE CAN LET YOU KNOW IF THE ALLERGEN CAN BE ACCOMMODATED. WE ALWAYS TRY OUR BEST TO MAKE SURE IT CAN!!
Interested in a private class, party, a school or summer camp visit ? Please contact Katie for more more information!
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PRESCHOOL
PICNIC & PLAY: JUNE
6/12/26 10:30AM-11:30AM
Work together to make simple, kid-friendly picnic snacks then, enjoy free play at the Mark Kreusch Nature Playce. Encourages creativity while learning about food, family time, and outdoor exploration
Ages: 3-7 Years with adult
Fee: $26 residents, $34 nonresidents
Location: Kennard Nature Nook
COOL SUMMER TREATS
6/13/26 10AM-11AM
Kids will work with their grown-up to make easy, no-bake cool summer recipes while practicing pouring, stirring, and tasting. This fun, low-pressure class is perfect for building confidence + creativity!
Ages: 2-5 Years with adult
Fee: $20 per child
Location: Vandalia Senior Center
PICNIC & PLAY: JULY
7/18/26 10:30AM-11:30AM
Work together to make simple, kid-friendly picnic snacks then, enjoy free play at the Mark Kreusch Nature Playce. Encourages creativity while learning about food, family time, and outdoor exploration
Ages: 3-7 Years with adult
Fee: $26 residents, $34 nonresidents
Location: Kennard Nature Nook
YOUTH
COOL SUMMER TREATS
6/16/26 1PM-2:30PM
Beat the heat in this hands-on summer cooking class where kids whip up cool, no-bake treats. Young chefs will customize their own sweet creations while learning kitchen skills they can use all summer long.
Ages: 6-12
Fee: Resident $38/ $40 Non-Resident
Location: Monroe Township Basement
BACK-TO-SCHOOL LUNCH LAB
8/8/26 2PM-3:30PM
Kids will build confidence and independence as they learn how to pack their own school lunches. Balanced meal ideas and assemblING a kid-approved lunchbox they can recreate at home.
Ages: 8-15
Fee: $32 residents, $42 nonresidents
Location: Kennard Nature Nook
GROW, COOK, EAT!
7/9/26 1PM-2:30PM
Kids will explore where food comes from in this hands-on garden-to-table cooking class, using fresh ingredients to create simple, delicious dishes. Young chefs will learn basic prep skills.
Ages: 6-12
Fee: Resident $38/ $40 Non-Resident
Location: Monroe Township Basement
SUMMER CAMPS
COOKING AROUND THE WORLD
6/22-6/26 1PM-3PM
Join Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling for a flavorful adventure as we explore cuisines from around the world! Each day highlights a new culture and its signature dishes, giving participants the chance to cook, taste and learn about global flavors and traditions.
Ages: 12-17
Fee: $146 Resident /$165 Non-Resident
Location: Kennard Nature Nook
COOKING AROUND THE WORLD
8/3-8/6 10AM-12PM
Join Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling for a flavorful adventure as we explore cuisines from around the world! Each day highlights a new culture and its signature dishes, giving participants the chance to cook, taste and learn about global flavors and traditions.
Ages: 6-12
Fee: Resident $110/Non-Resident $112
Location: Monroe Township Basement
GARDEN TO TABLE COOKING
6/22-6/26 10AM-12PM
Budding chefs will learn how to transform freshly harvested ingredients into delicious, simple dishes that celebrate the season. From garden to plate, participants will explore where their food comes from, practice basic cooking skills and enjoy tasting the vibrant flavors of local summer harvests.
Ages: 12-17
Fee: $146 Resident /$165 Non-Resident
Location: Kennard Nature Nook
COOKING AROUND THE WORLD
7/13-7/16 10AM-12PM
Join Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling for a flavorful adventure as we explore cuisines from around the world! Each day highlights a new culture and its signature dishes, giving participants the chance to cook, taste and learn about global flavors and traditions.
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $155 Member, $232 Non/Res
Location: Oakwood Community Center
ADULT