Growing Chefs! Ontario: January Teen Cooking Class

What to Expect: Join our Chefs each month as they explore seasonal flavours and exciting twists on much-loved recipes that are great for the whole family! Our Chefs will take participants step-by-step through the recipes, helping your young chefs develop confidence, enthusiasm and cooking skills.

Ages:12 – 16 (Must be 12 years old by the date of the class, please do not contact us for exceptions if your child is younger. Older children may be considered on a case by case basis if they have a developmental disability. If this is the case, please reach out to christy@​growingchefsontario.​ca before registering).

Location: Teen Cooking Class will be hosted at The Grove at The Western Fair District, located at 900 King St.

Dates & Time: Saturday January 17^th, 4:00 – 5:30pm 

Pricing: $30/​participant. We are committed to providing low-cost food education experiences for children and youth. A subsidized price option is built into the registration form, but if cost still remains a barrier to registration, please contact christy@growingchefsontario.ca to explore further subsidy options. There is also an option on the registration form to donate $5 to our Food Education Subsidy Fund, every little bit you can give helps!

January Theme: Indian Comfort Foods

Food Allergies: Our team is highly experienced in managing dietary restrictions. Do not let a dietary concern prevent your child from participating in our programming. Get in contact with our staff team and we’ll do our best to make appropriate accommodations. If a participant has a life-threatening allergy, please read our official Allergen Statement here and let us know if you have any questions.

Accessibility and Inclusivity: We are proud to announce our facility at The Grove can accommodate wheelchair users. We also have a gender-inclusive washroom available and are a safe space. Please let our staff team know of any mobility or any needed accommodations in advance, and we will plan accordingly.

Additional Support: If your child requires additional support in school or at home, we encourage you to contact our Education Programs Manager, christy@​growingchefsontario.​ca, prior to registering for programs. This will allow us to better understand your child’s specific support needs and strengths, ensuring we can provide the best possible program experience.

While we strive to accommodate all participants, please note that due to staffing limitations, we are unable to offer 1:1 support. If your child receives 1:1 support at school, a qualified support person will be required to accompany them during the program. Families are welcome to arrange a support worker, and there is no additional fee for them to attend. Please be sure to note this on your registration form and include any dietary needs for the support worker as well.

We truly value working in partnership with families and support workers, and we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive experience for everyone.

Updated Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Cancellations must be communicated by email to Education Programs Manager christy@​growingchefsontario.​ca as early as possible.

Cancellations received more than 14 days before the class will receive a full refund minus an administrative fee of $5 per participant.

Cancellations received less than 14 days before the class, provided we are successful in refilling their spot, are eligible to receive a full refund minus an administrative fee of $5 per participant. If we are unsuccessful, despite efforts in filling their spot, a partial refund of 50% will be offered.

Cancellations received within 3 days of class, are ineligible to receive a refund, except in extenuating circumstances as approved by the Education Programs Manager. We are unable to offer credits to future classes, or to transfer the spot to another participant of your choosing (unless it is a sibling within the correct age range).