Illinois Junior Chefs

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Hillsboro Area Public Library District
420 S Main St, Hillsboro IL 62049
County
Montgomery
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Illinois Junior Chefs is a great way for your child to learn basic cooking skills while having fun! Illinois Junior Chefs is appropriate for ages 9-13. Each lesson focuses on a food group and a cooking or food preparation skill. 

During Illinois Junior Chefs, your child will learn how to:
  • Read a recipe
  • Measure and mix ingredients
  • Grate and peel foods
  • Use knives safely
  • Juice citrus fruits
  • Crack an egg
 
On the last day of class, children will receive a certificate of completion and a cookbook that includes recipes they made during the program. We hope that you will try some of these recipes at home and give your child a chance to show you what they have learned! 

For safety and sanitation reasons, we recommend that children enrolled in Illinois Junior Chefs: 
  • Wear closed-toed shoes, such as sneakers (no sandals or flip-flops)
  • Pull back and secure long hair with a rubber band or hairband
  • Wear clothing that may get messy or stained during cooking
  • Wear clothing that covers from the shoulders to near the knee to avoid the risk of burns during cooking

Youth must be registered in order to participate! Registration deadline is June 22. This class is limited in size, so register soon.

The cost of this program is free thanks to Hillsboro Area Public Library District!

Allergy statement
Please be aware that food used in this educational program may contain wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, nuts, and other allergens. We cannot guarantee that food will not come in contact with or contain potential allergens. By participating in this program, you agree that you are voluntarily participating in these activities and assume all risk of injury to yourself.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact
Jenny Foster
Keywords
Healthy Cooking
Healthy Eating
Food Safety
Program Areas
Nutrition & Wellness

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