Our kids cooking classes and gardening activities introduce children to the joy of food, nature and hands-on learning. In these interactive classes, kids learn basic kitchen skills, prepare simple recipes and discover how food grows in the garden. By combining cooking and gardening classes for kids, students gain confidence, curiosity and a deeper appreciation for healthy ingredients and the natural world.
Cooking and gardening activities naturally support children with a wide range of learning styles and abilities. Measuring ingredients, preparing food and caring for plants help develop practical life skills, independence and teamwork. These sensory-rich activities encourage curiosity, responsibility and patience while helping children understand where food comes from. For many kids, working with food and nature builds confidence while nurturing healthy habits and a sense of accomplishment.
Welcome to Little Gardeners, a hands-on outdoor learning environment (OLE) experience where children explore the wonders of nature through gardening! Designed for young learners ages 5–10, this engaging class takes place in a vibrant outdoor classroom filled with sensory and edible plants to connect children with nature and diversify their outdoor experience through nature-inspired play spaces.
Each session encourages children to get their hands dirty while learning about plant life cycles, soil health, composting, seasonal planting, beneficial bugs, and the importance of caring for the Earth. Kids will plant, water, harvest, taste, and even take home some of their own garden-grown goodies!
This class is perfect for young nature lovers, budding scientists, and kids who just love to dig and explore.
How seeds grow into food and flowers
The basics of plantings, watering, and weeding
Insect friends vs. garden pests
Composting and recycling in nature
Seasonal rhythms and natural observation
Patience, teamwork, and responsibility
This course will teach children about the importance of gardening, plants, and the connection to maintaining a balanced diet. Additionally, students will learn the value of landscapes from an ecological and socio-economical perspective, and how this affects water use and the larger ecological impact.
The main objectives for our students are to learn about plants specifically edible, the larger microclimate and ecosystem, and healthy eating and posture and balance while working. Also to foster socio-economic skills and a love for learning.
Gardening can promote teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. The goals include learning about plants and vegetables and how to include them as part of a balanced diet.
The class will be able to identify plants and their basic components and understand the plant cycle and how this applies to the seasonal calendar. We will develop gardening skills, primary care and maintenance, and discover the larger ecosystem and local microclimate.
Our class will explore ways to compost, fertilize, and create soil, and learn how this can affect carbon storage and potentially halt climate change. We will grow as a team and create positive team-building experiences as we foster an accepting and welcoming learning environment for all students. We look forward to welcoming all students to learn and share, and grow plants, their community and themselves!
Students will learn the application of professional food preparation, cooking, plating, presentation, and serving. This class also covers topics like food safety, sanitation, cooking techniques, ingredient knowledge, nutrition, menu development, and world cuisines to prepare students for independence or careers in the food service industry through hands-on learning.
To register your child, complete the contact form below. Our program director will reach out to you in less than 48 hours.
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