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April Weekly Classes
Only a few left!
PLEASE - leave your students name, age any food issues or allergies in the comment box at check out.
A starter kit is required for all new student. Starter kits are available on this registration page, please scroll to find it at the bottom of the registration page.
**Full registration is not complete until you have filled out the three waivers available on the parent info page. **.
Please email those ahead of time to [email protected]
Thank you - I am excited to cook with your jr chef!
This month-
We will be learning about preparing breakfast foods. Make ahead balanced breakfast for great start each day ! We also learn about food storage safety and try some new breakfast ideas we might like any time of day!
Preschool cooking class
Only a few left!
Our weekly cooking class is so much fun we learn new foods, kitchen safety, how to count in different languages and so much more! We always read a story book and make a related recipe, clean up own mess and bring home something tasty !
PLEASE - leave your students name, age any food issues or allergies in the comment box at check out.
A starter kit is required for all new student. Starter kits are available on this registration page, please scroll to find it at the bottom of the registration page.
**Full registration is not complete until you have filled out the three waivers available on the parent info page. **.
Please email those ahead of time to [email protected]
Thank you - I am excited to cook with your mini chef!
2 day Spring break clinic- Cupcake wars
Only a few left!
prior to your first class.
No starter kit required
This two day cupcake war is such a blast!
On day one students will make cakes, learn about filling and flavoring as well as practice some decorating skills and pastry bag techniques .
On day two they will be given all the supplies and tools to take the cupcake they made the day before and create an amazing masterpiece to submit for the competition .
1/6 will be submitted for the competition, 5 will go home with each student.
A fun creative way to spend the middle of your spring break.
Bake give away for charity
Ages : 7-15 years old
If your Jr chef is 6 yrs old they must have been in at least one month of our weekly classes in the last 6 months to qualify for this class.
In our kitchen, we emphasize teamwork and social responsibility by creating opportunities for kids to collaborate and contribute to the community through cooking. By involving children in preparing foods for community events and charitable fundraisers, we instill the values of cooperation and empathy, teaching them the importance of using their skills to help others. This initiative not only fosters a sense of camaraderie among young chefs but also aligns with the fundamental ethos of the culinary world—using creativity and passion to make a positive impact. As they chop, stir, and bake together, children learn the importance of working as a team toward a common goal, while experiencing the joy of giving back. This hands-on experience nurtures their culinary talents and encourages them to become socially responsible individuals, echoing the heart of chefs everywhere who strive to make a difference through their craft.
This month we will be partnering with "COOKIES FOR KIDS' CANCER"
https://cookiesforkidscancer.org/?srsltid=AfmBOooEESDLibW7mzX37F00AIXPCm3VtvFfzCBajauKgQQCYNkTRg7P
Every student involved in these multi-age sessions will be baking cookies to gift to a family member, friend, or neighbor. Each cookie plate will be accompanied by a card that explains how this
cookie-making initiative supports the charitable fundraiser
“Cookies for Kids’ Cancer,” which focuses on advancing research in pediatric cancer treatment. The cards will feature a QR code for donations, and each student will be encouraged to deliver a minimum of four treat plates. If your student cannot attend the baking day but you would like to contribute, feel free to use the QR code or donate ingredients for our cookie baking activities directly to Chef Arlena
As always, it is very important to leave your child's name, age , and any food allergies or concerns in the "Note" box at checkout.
MAY
May weekly classes
May is going to have us learning some great kitchen skills as well and working with some fresh and yummy food of the season. Check out our menu on the flyer and sign up for an amazing month!
PLEASE - leave your students name, age any food issues or allergies in the comment box at check out.
A starter kit is required for all new student. Starter kits are available on this registration page, please scroll to find it at the bottom of the registration page.
**Full registration is not complete until you have filled out the three waivers available on the parent info page. **.
Please email those ahead of time to [email protected]
Thank you - I am excited to cook with your jr chef!
Preschool cooking classes - May 2025
Only a few left!
PLEASE - leave your students name, age any food concerns or allergies in the comment box at check out.
A starter kit is required for all new student. Starter kits are available on this registration page, please scroll to find it at the bottom of the registration page.
**Full registration is not complete until you have filled out the three waivers available on the parent info page. **.
Please email those ahead of time to [email protected]
National Strawberry month-Teacher workday
Only a few left!
Come celebrate strawberry season is so many tasty ways!
Join us for one two hour session, or stay all day and create strawberry recipes
until you turn pink!
PLEASE - leave your students name, age any food concerns or allergies in the comment box at check out.
No starter kit is required for this event.
**Full registration is not complete until you have filled out the three waivers available on the parent info page. **.
Please email those ahead of time to [email protected]
JUNE
Yes Chef - Madeleine
Every once in a while Chef Arlena will go down a rabbit hole making the same recipe 100 different ways in order to perfect it. Join her in a class on her latest obsession ... Madelines
They are a French sweet, buttery, tea cake with a hint of citrus.
Come spend an hour learning the art of these delicious little cakes.
If you have any questions about age, siblings or dietary concerns please reach out to me as I do try to make accommodations whenever possible.
Please remember to leave students name, age and any dietary restrictions in the "note" box at check out and if you are a first time student, fill out all three waivers available on the "Parents info" tab of this website.
Color clinic - Preschool
Only a few left!
Our mini chefs learn so many fun things in our weekly classes, colors, counting, opposites and so much more. Chef Arlena thought it would be a fun day to do a stand alone clinic and focus on all the fun colorful food available to try and taste!
Come and make a colorful sandwich wrap, and a beautiful rainbow fruit kabob !
If you have any questions about age, siblings or dietary concerns please reach out to me as I do try to make accommodations whenever possible.
Please remember to leave students name, age and any dietary restrictions in the "note" box at check out and if you are a first time student, fill out all three waivers available on the "Parents info" tab of this website.
June Extended Hours
We are excited to offer an extra two hours to our camp to help parents with busy schedules!
After cooking all day with Chef Arlena, we will have a trusted teen helper who will play games out in the grass area, color with chalk on the long sidewalk, and other energetic play.
This will help extend our 9-3 camp into a 8 am - 4 pm camp.
We require at least three students to run this portion of our camp and the price is for both extra hours each day.
It is available based on day of the week, and sibling discounts do apply.
Farm Camp - June 9-13
Only a few left!
What a fun camp! Small size camps for individual attention.
A Different day "on the farm" in the kitchen!
We will create some garden and barn yard food fun every day!
You can come for a day or two, or the whole week!
Children are welcome to bring a lunch, but we will be cooking and eating all day so it is not required. A water bottle, and a book are recommended for breaks.
Our aprons are not required, but if you would like to purchase one without our notebook (Required for weekly classes during the school year) you can purchase just the apron at the bottom of the registration tab and choose "pre-school starter kit" which is not a size, but an apron with no book.
With the cost of groceries ever on the rise, I am trying to keep the cost of camp low. One way of doing this is asking the students to each bring their own take home container each day. This helps us put any of our take home food safely in the refrigerator until it is time to go home.
If you have any questions about age, siblings or dietary concerns please reach out to me as I do try to make accommodations whenever possible.
Please remember to leave students name, age and any dietary restrictions in the "note" box at check out and if you are a first time student,fill out all three waivers available on the "Parents info" tab of this website.
Frankies Food Truck Preschool mini camp
Only a few left!
Our mini chefs learn so many fun things in our weekly classes, colors, counting, opposites and so much more. Chef Arlena thought it would be a fun day to do a stand alone clinic and focus on all the fun colorful food available to try and taste!
Let's play a fun game where Frankie goes around town finding foods of different shapes. We will also make some fun shaped foods to taste!
If you have any questions about age, siblings or dietary concerns please reach out to me as I do try to make accommodations whenever possible.
Please remember to leave students name, age and any dietary restrictions in the "note" box at check out and if you are a first time student, fill out all three waivers available on the "Parents info" tab of this website.
Cruise Party June 23-27th Cooking Camp
KIDS 9 years old are welcome in this camp if they have participated in my classes and camps in the past.
What a fun camp! Small size camps for individual attention.
A foodies feast on our day's at sea and delicious local foods that will as much fun to make as it is to eat!
You can come for a day or two, or the whole week!
Children are welcome to bring a lunch, but we will be cooking and eating all day so it is not required. A water bottle, and a book are recommended for breaks.
Our aprons are not required, but if you would like to purchase one without our notebook (Required for weekly classes during the school year) you can purchase just the apron at the bottom of the registration tab and choose "pre-school starter kit" which is not a size, but an apron with no book.
With the cost of groceries ever on the rise, I am trying to keep the cost of camp low. One way of doing this is asking the students to each bring their own take home container each day. This helps us put any of our take home food safely in the refrigerator until it is time to go home.
If you have any questions about age, siblings or dietary concerns please reach out to me as I do try to make accommodations whenever possible.
Please remember to leave students name, age and any dietary restrictions in the "note" box at check out and if you are a first time student,fill out all three waivers available on the "Parents info" tab of this website.
JULY
Birthday Party summer July 7-11th
What a fun camp! Small size camps for individual attention.
A celebration everyday.
We will have a fun cooking party everyday with a different theme, and a cake decorating lesson at the end of each theme!
You can come for a day or two, or the whole week!
Children are welcome to bring a lunch, but we will be cooking and eating all day so it is not required. A water bottle, and a book are recommended for breaks.
Our aprons are not required, but if you would like to purchase one without our notebook (Required for weekly classes during the school year) you can purchase just the apron at the bottom of the registration tab and choose "pre-school starter kit" which is not a size, but an apron with no book.
With the cost of groceries ever on the rise, I am trying to keep the cost of camp low. One way of doing this is asking the students to each bring their own take home container each day. This helps us put any of our take home food safely in the refrigerator until it is time to go home.
If you have any questions about age, siblings or dietary concerns please reach out to me as I do try to make accommodations whenever possible.
Please remember to leave students name, age and any dietary restrictions in the "note" box at check out and if you are a first time student,fill out all three waivers available on the "Parents info" tab of this website.
USA road trip - July 21-15
KIDS 9 years old are welcome in this camp if they have participated in my classes and camps in the past.
What a fun camp! Small size camps for individual attention.
A Different state every 2 hours!
We will Learn about the different states while "traveling" from state to state for breakfast, lunch and dessert!
You can come for a day or two, or the whole week!
Children are welcome to bring a lunch, but we will be cooking and eating all day so it is not required. A water bottle, and a book are recommended for breaks.
Our aprons are not required, but if you would like to purchase one without our notebook (Required for weekly classes during the school year) you can purchase just the apron at the bottom of the registration tab and choose "pre-school starter kit" which is not a size, but an apron with no book.
With the cost of groceries ever on the rise, I am trying to keep the cost of camp low. One way of doing this is asking the students to each bring their own take home container each day. This helps us put any of our take home food safely in the refrigerator until it is time to go home.
If you have any questions about age, siblings or dietary concerns please reach out to me as I do try to make accommodations whenever possible.
Please remember to leave students name, age and any dietary restrictions in the "note" box at check out and if you are a first time student,fill out all three waivers available on the "Parents info" tab of this website.
JULY Extended Hours
We are excited to offer an extra two hours to our camp to help parents with busy schedules!
After cooking all day with Chef Arlena, we will have a trusted teen helper who will play games out in the grass area, color with chalk on the long sidewalk, and other energetic play.
This will help extend our 9-3 camp into a 8 am - 4 pm camp.
We require at least three students to run this portion of our camp and the price is for both extra hours each day.
It is available based on day of the week, and sibling discounts do apply.
AUGUST
At the Movies cooking camp
Only a few left!
What a fun camp! Small size camps for individual attention.
Food from some of your favorite movies in a creative and yummy way.
We will play fun movie games and do a little trivia, so catch up watching the movies listed as part of your summer fun and come on over to cook up some delicious meals!
You can come for a day or two, or the whole week!
Children are welcome to bring a lunch, but we will be cooking and eating all day so it is not required. A water bottle, and a book are recommended for breaks.
Our aprons are not required, but if you would like to purchase one without our notebook (Required for weekly classes during the school year) you can purchase just the apron at the bottom of the registration tab and choose "pre-school starter kit" which is not a size, but an apron with no book.
With the cost of groceries ever on the rise, I am trying to keep the cost of camp low. One way of doing this is asking the students to each bring their own take home container each day. This helps us put any of our take home food safely in the refrigerator until it is time to go home.
If you have any questions about age, siblings or dietary concerns please reach out to me as I do try to make accommodations whenever possible.
Please remember to leave students name, age and any dietary restrictions in the "note" box at check out and if you are a first time student,fill out all three waivers available on the "Parents info" tab of this website.
August Extended Hours
We are excited to offer an extra two hours to our camp to help parents with busy schedules!
After cooking all day with Chef Arlena, we will have a trusted teen helper who will play games out in the grass area, color with chalk on the long sidewalk, and other energetic play.
This will help extend our 9-3 camp into a 8 am - 4 pm camp.
We require at least three students to run this portion of our camp and the price is for both extra hours each day.
It is available based on day of the week, and sibling discounts do apply.
Escape Room Baking Mystery
A super fun baking mystery to be solved. You get to come on as one of two teams trying to solve the mystery first, but you can not do it with out some baking and clue finding along the way.
Each team will be a group of 5, so only 10 kids per time session.
Bring your friends and solve the mystery together!
PLEASE - leave your students name, age any food concerns or allergies in the comment box at check out.
New Students : **Full registration is not complete until you have filled out the three waivers available on the parent info page. **.
Please email those ahead of time to [email protected]
FREE- Homemade pretzels - Middle & High School
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REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 1st
Have you ever wondered if you would like our cooking classes?
This is a great time to check it out! Bring a friend and come on over for this
great class.
Learn about the science of yeast and the texture effects of boiling bread before baking it .
You will learn skills you will take home and enjoy using over and over again.
As a bonus you will get a feel for our head chef and the kitchen we learn at.
Come on over and try it out!
If you have any questions about age, siblings or dietary concerns please reach out to me as I do try to make accommodations whenever possible.
Please remember to leave students name, age and any dietary restrictions in the "note" box at check out and if you are a first time student, fill out all three waivers available on the "Parents info" tab of this website.
Preschool "TRY IT" class august 2025
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REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 1st
Preschool chefs, or mini chefs as we like to call them are sometimes super excited about cooking class as sometimes a little stand offish.
This is a great chance for you to try it out and see how you like it!
We sing and count (sometimes in different languages) and make aa yummy
food from a story book that we get to listen to while we color a special color page.
The stories come to life inso many ways for our time together.
Using all of our senses to learn, and to be involved in our food helping to make better eaters!
Come on over and try it out!
We will be reading "Everynight is Pizza Night" by : J. Kenji López-Alt
and making personal pizza!
The first 45 min will be our class and the last 15 will be a parent introduction to meet Chef Arlena and hear about the culinary teaching program that has earned prestigious awards and is available here in our little town of Pittsboro !
If you have any questions about age, siblings or dietary concerns please reach out to me as I do try to make accommodations whenever possible.
Please remember to leave students name, age and any dietary restrictions in the "note" box at check out and if you are a first time student,fill out all three waivers available on the "Parents info" tab of this website.
Starter Kits, Backpacks & Flex Pass
Starter Kit Pre-School
Pre-school cooking class uniform - required for class
One time purchase for all current and future classes
Your Apron will be ready for you to pick up and wear
on your first day at class!
Starter Kit regular (notebook & apron)
Required Apron and notebook set for weekly classes
Must be carried home and brought back each week for class.
Your starter kit apron and notebook will be ready for you to
pick up and use on your first day of class.
January 2025- All new workbooks for students at a lower price.
If you have already purchased a starter kit and received one of the old style, you will get the new book for free starting in January.
Flex pass regular
Buy one month of cci classes, and spread it out over two months!
Use it on any 4 regular weekly class that you choose over an 8 week period.
You can also use it for one 60 min session of camp or a clinic (max 2) if available .
Just let Chef Arlena know how you plan on spreading it out and your spot will be secured! (checking first is a great idea to be sure spaces are available )
A starter kit apron and notebook is required to use with the flex pass.
Any other variations of use for the flex pass must be organised with Chef Arlena ahead of time.
-See you in the kitchen!
"Chef in Training" Class bag
A great solution for always having your apron and notebook together and ready for class. This bag easily holds the class items and more! It is washable to help with the sometimes "messy" kitchen environment, as well as has a name band to be sure you keep your stuff together.
Your Jr. Chef will be proud to carry this and tell the world they are learning to cook!
Leave message in "note" box at check out about when you'd like to pick up this item from Chef Arlena.
Advanced Classes - By invitation only
Advanced Class - "Black Apron Club"- BY INVITATION ONLY
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The Black Apron Club is an exclusive program designed for students who have attended at least one month of regular CCI classes. Under the guidance of Chef Arlena, this course selects students who demonstrate a strong understanding of cooking vocabulary, possess advanced skills beyond their age group, and are ready to tackle more precise, efficient, and complex kitchen techniques.
Unlike regular classes, the Black Apron Club is held at a different location and has limited enrollment. Each session lasts 90 minutes and can require a 8 week commitment as well as students need to purchase a black apron and a new notebook.
Invitations to join this advanced class are extended by Chef Arlena based on individual assessments, and spots are only made available upon acceptance of these invitations. As such, the class will always appear to have no availability.
Interested students or parents should contact Chef Arlena directly for further inquiries or information.