Summer Learning Loss Research
This class is great for the younger middle schooler or for a child whose current culinary specialty is toast. All the classes provide extensive kitchen safety and nutrition/health information in addition to hands-on cooking lessons with recipes that are easily duplicated at home using ingredients most homes already have on hand. All of the recipes in the course utilize low or reduced-fat ingredients, in an effort to demonstrate to kids that healthy cooking doesn’t have to mean tofu and sprouts – food that’s good for you can actually taste good too!
In addition to learning about healthy cooking and eating, students will also learn the science of cooking and nutrition, including facts like how much sugar and fat is in commonly-enjoyed foods such as hamburgers, ice cream, and breakfast cereal. The food pyramid and appropriate portion sizes will be taught, as well as how to make smart food choices, even at fast food restaurants! We will also reinforce the importance of daily physical activity by introducing kids to pedometers and having them track how many "steps" they take in an average day and perform experiments to illustrate what exactly a calorie is using a calorimeter.
The curriculum was developed by certified teachers with backgrounds in science, nutrition and home economics who know how to make learning interesting and appetizing for the middle-school mind.
Beginner recipes include:
Activities include:
In this hands-on activity, kids try and identify a variety of spices and seasonings based on smell, appearance, and if they’re brave enough, taste. We also discuss what spices and seasonings are traditionally used to enhance particular food flavors.
Perfect for the kid who doesn’t know a grater from a garlic press. Yet another hands-on activity where kids try to identify the right tool for each job in the kitchen.
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Our advanced classes definitely kick it up a notch. Similar to the Beginner sessions, the Advanced classes provide extensive kitchen safety and nutrition/health information in addition to hands-on cooking lessons with recipes that are easily duplicated at home using ingredients most homes already have on hand. And, all of the recipes in this course utilize low or reduced-fat ingredients in an effort to demonstrate to kids that healthy cooking doesn’t have to mean tofu and sprouts – food that’s good for you can actually taste good too!
And if learning about healthy cooking and eating is not enough, students will also learn the science of cooking and nutrition, including facts like how much sugar and fat is in commonly-enjoyed foods such as hamburgers, ice cream, and breakfast cereal. The food pyramid and appropriate portion sizes will be taught, as well as how to make smart food choices, even at fast food restaurants. We will also reinforce the importance of daily physical activity by introducing kids to pedometers and having them track how many "steps" they take in an average day and perform experiments to illustrate what exactly a calorie is using a calorimeter.
The curriculum was developed by certified teachers with backgrounds in science, nutrition and home economics who know how to make learning interesting and appetizing for the middle-school mind.
Advanced class recipes include:
Activities include:
This activity exposes kids to more sophisticated spices and seasonings, from allspice to zest. Kids try and identify a variety of spices and seasonings based on smell, appearance, and if they’re brave enough, taste. We also discuss what spices and seasonings are traditionally used to enhance particular food flavors. Many of the spices in the lab are incorporated into the recipes for the advanced classes as well.
Fun and educational for the aspiring chef who already knows a spatula from a slotted spoon. We will explore more exciting and specialized equipment such as the mandolin, meat tenderizer and caramelizing torch.
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Bellaire Parks & Recreation Center
5125 Laurel
Bellaire, TX 77401
713-662-8280
Map & Driving Directions
Online Registration
Dates:
June 9th - 12th
Times:
9am - 12pm
Cost:
$100 due at registration;
$50 supply fee due upon arrival. |
West University Parks and Recreation Center
Camp will be held in the Scout House at
6108 Edloe
St.
Houston, TX 77005
713-662-5892
Map & Driving Directions
Online Registration
You may also register in person at
West University Parks and Recreation Center
6104 Auden
Houston, TX 77005
 Dates:
July 21st - 24th
Times:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
5pm - 8pm
(same class taught both sessions)
Cost:
$100 due at registration;
$50 supply fee due upon arrival.
Bring a Friend for Free! (no registration cost for friend, but supply fee of $50 required for each participant) |
The Glass Wall Restaurant
933 Studewood St.
Houston, TX 77008
713-868-7930
Map & Driving Directions
Online Registration
Dates:
August 4th - 7th
Times:
9am - 11am
Cost:
$140 (includes supply fee)
Bring a Friend for Free! (no registration cost for friend, but supply fee of $50 required for friend) |
The Woodlands Recreation Center
5310 Research Forest Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77381
281-210-3950
Map & Driving Directions
Online Registration
Dates:
August 4th - 7th
Times:
2pm - 5pm
Cost:
$100 due at registration;
$50 supply fee due upon arrival. |
Pearland Parks & Recreation Center
Pearland, TX 77581
281-652-1673
Online Registration
Dates & Times:
June 23rd - 26th, 9am - 12pm
July 14th - 17th, 1:30pm - 4:30 pm
(same class taught in all sessions)
Cost:
$84 due at registration;
(includes all supplies and fees) |
West University Parks and Recreation Center
6104 Auden
Houston, TX 77005
713-662-5892
Map & Driving Directions
Online Registration
Dates:
July 28th - 31st
Times:
5pm - 8pm
Cost:
$100 due at registration;
$50 supply fee due upon arrival
Bring a Friend for Free! (no registration cost for friend, but supply fee of $50 required for each participant) |
Pearland Parks & Recreation Center
Pearland, TX 77581
281-652-1673
Online Registration
Dates & Times:
June 16th - 19th, 1:30pm - 4:30 pm
July 28th - 31st, 9am - 12pm
Cost:
$84 due at registration;
(includes all supplies and fees)
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