In Erie, PA, Cooking Skills and World Cuisine offers an enriching chef-led experience for students in grades 3-8, where they delve into the diverse cultures and cuisines of ten different countries. Over ten engaging two-hour lessons, participants not only learn essential cooking techniques and how to prepare balanced, healthy meals but also cultivate important life skills such as teamwork and responsibility in the kitchen. Our curriculum covers nutrition education and hands-on cooking skills, empowering young chefs to confidently use a variety of kitchen tools safely and effectively, from chef’s knives to stoves. This program emphasizes a clean and organized cooking environment, ensuring that each class leaves the kitchen as they found it, fostering a deep respect for culinary arts and a passion for healthy living.