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 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

Jump through the calendar from holiday to holiday making and baking some favorite holiday treats!  From homemade marshmallow friends for Easter to American flag cakes to Christmas cookie classics!

Join us for the Baden branch Afterschool Meals session.

Join us for the Baden branch Afterschool Meals session.

Have you ever wondered how candy is made? Learn how to make various classic candies just like the candy man!  From softer candies like vanilla caramels and strawberry gummies, to rich chocolate truffles and English toffee.  Make marshmallows that are easier than you think, everything but the kitchen sink bark, fudge, and cream cheese candies, oh my!

Step up and become a culinary master! Immerse yourself with advanced cooking techniques, tools of the trade, basic etiquette, nutrition, safety and even some kitchen math. Growing gourmets will be making delectable delights from breakfast to dinner. A CD of all recipes and cooking information will be given to all masterchefs. Aprons provided. Bring a water bottle each day and wear closed toed shoes. Prerequisite: Must have taken Kids in the Kitchen or have prior kitchen experience.

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!

Executive Chef Scott Phillips '88 teaches all the basics of cooking and guides campers in the preparation of appetizers, salad, an entrée, and dessert. At the end of the week, campers will prepare a four-course meal to serve to their parents. Bon appetit!

Get your aprons on and experience cool kitchen tools and techniques. We will dive into the exciting world of global cuisine as we explore mouthwatering recipes from around the world.

Does your daughter love to cook? If so, Cooking Around the World is the right camp for them! Campers will learn and practice their cooking skills, while focusing on a specific cuisine, from French to Mexican to Italian. Delicious experiences will take place in the Visitation Food Science Kitchen. All recipes will be nut free.

Join us for the Baden branch Afterschool Meals session.