About Kids Can Cook
At Kids Can Cook, we see the kitchen as a magical place where children from 2 to 14 dive into a world of flavors, textures, and colors. It's not just about cooking; it's about embarking on an adventurous journey towards nutrition, wellness, and embracing the rich tapestry of global cultures.
Chef Dario Stephen, affectionately known as Chef D, is the culinary force behind Kids Can Cook. His journey into the culinary world was sparked in the warmth of his family's kitchen in Miami, where the vibrant tapestry of Southern and Soul food captured his heart. With an impressive background that includes managing kitchens at renowned establishments like Sonny's BBQ, The Ale House, and Walt Disney World, Chef D brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for food education to Kids Can Cook. His commitment to inspiring young minds is evident in every program, where he blends his love for soulful cooking with a mission to empower the next generation with essential life skills. Through Kids Can Cook, Chef D continues to share his culinary legacy, making healthy and delicious cooking accessible to children from all walks of life.
Our Heartbeat:
Nurturing Future Chefs and Healthy Eaters
We are more than a non-profit; we are a movement towards a healthier future. Our mission is simple yet profound: to inspire our young chefs to lead healthier lives through the delightful world of culinary arts. From interactive classes to engaging summer camps, Kids Can Cook transforms the mundane into extraordinary culinary explorations.
A Vision for Tomorrow:
Accessible Nutrition for Every Child
Imagine a world where every child knows the joy of cooking and the value of a nutritious meal. That's the future we're cooking up at Kids Can Cook. We dream of a society where good food is not just a privilege but a shared joy among children across all walks of life.
The Recipe for Change:
Combating Unhealthy Food Relationships
In a nation where fast food often replaces family meals, we're on a mission to rewrite the narrative. Our engaging, fun-filled programs are designed not just to teach cooking but to kindle a lifelong passion for healthy, homemade meals.
Our Programs
Stirring Up Success
Kids Can Cook transforms cooking into an engaging learning adventure with its diverse programs. Our after-school classes, Summer Academy, and the entertaining Kids Can Cook Show offer hands-on culinary experiences that teach more than just recipes—they inspire healthy eating and teamwork. Our celebration parties make every special occasion a memorable, gourmet affair. Dive into the joy of cooking and join us in fostering young culinary enthusiasts.
Celebrate with Us
Looking for a unique birthday experience? Let Kids Can Cook host a party where fun, learning, and delicious food are the main ingredients.
Come Celebrate With Kids Can Cook!
We’ll do all the work!
- We shop
- We setup
- We engage young chefs
- We serve up
- They eat up
- We clean up
YOU supply the kids! Young chefs will be hands on in the kitchen, whipping up delicious recipes, learning kitchen skills, and enjoying their culinary creations while celebrating. Kids Can Cook will work with you to make sure your child has an amazing and memorable party!
The Kids Can Cook Show
Tune into our interactive show that makes nutrition education as engaging as your favorite cartoon. It's edutainment with a healthy twist!
The Kids Can Cook Show is a revolutionary and interactive culinary show that serves up a fun and entertaining approach to teaching children the importance of nutrition, wellness, and diversity, through cooking.
After School Enrichment
Dive into the world of culinary arts with our after-school programs. Each lesson is a new adventure, blending cooking skills with essential life lessons in teamwork, safety, and nutrition.
Kids Can Cook offers enriching after school cooking programs that are fun and educational. Join us this year as we cook up some fun in our interactive after-school enrichment classes at schools around Dade and Broward. Our instructors will bring all the necessary cooking supplies and food to teach kids how to make tasty eats from scratch.
We’ll be expanding our world and our palates as we try recipes unique to these themes. While exploring cultural and food related themes, our program includes a foundation of learning that enhances what kids learn in their classrooms: organization skills, safety, nutrition, working as a team, cooperation, and taking turns.
Summer Academy
Join us for a summer sizzling with culinary creativity. Each week offers a new theme, new skills, and new delicious dishes to master and enjoy.
We’re cooking up delicious eats and sweets all summer long at our summer kids cooking camps in Dade and Broward Counties! Each week of class will focus on a different fun theme and a variety of skill sets will be taught. For more information on each theme, inquire below.
Community Classes
Get ready for "Community Classes" with Kids Can Cook! It's like our own cooking school, but for everyone and it's happening every Wednesday evening at the South Side Cultural Arts Center in Fort Lauderdale. From 5:45pm to 7:00pm, we'll mix, chop, and cook up a storm, learning all about how to make tasty food, what's good for us to eat, and how to keep things clean and safe while we're cooking.
For $200 a month, you'll become a kitchen whiz, picking up all the cooking basics and cool tricks to make awesome dishes. Each week, we'll dive into a new cooking lesson and make 2 to 3 yummy recipes. Don't worry if you're just starting out or if you've already got some cooking chops – we've got everyone sorted into groups that fit just right.
Oh, and we're all about staying safe, so masks on when we're not sitting down, okay? If you've got brothers or sisters joining in, you guys can stick together.
Classes are starting in a few months, so don't miss out! Drop your email below to get all the news and when we're kicking things off. Join our Community Classes and let's cook up some fun together!
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Little Chefs in Action
A Colorful Gallery of Our Young Culinary Adventures
Organizations We’ve Worked With
Can I Cook University
Kids Can Cook University is a monthly curriculum subscription that includes: An infographic lesson, 4 recipes on that month's cooking method 4 vocabulary cards A short story and Access to exclusive one-on-one cooking videos teaching the recipes in the subscription.
Ready For Some Adventure?
Monthly culinary fun delivered to your doorstep! Join now and have a blast.
Build Your Child’s Culinary Skills
- Looking for a way to bring your kid(s) and family together in the kitchen and around the table?
- Struggling to find a better alternative to their mobile phone/TV time?
- Want your child to develop crucial life skills & learn multiple culinary concepts?
Then Kids Can Cook University is the perfect solution!
How It Works?
When you sign up for The Kids Can Cook University kit, every month you will receive a package of carefully selected recipes and activities.
Step 1: Join the club!
Step 2: Receive A New Kit Every Month
Step 3: Receive Hands-On Culinary Education
Monthly University Kit
Kids Can Cook University is a monthly curriculum subscription that includes: An infographic lesson, 4 recipes on that month's cooking method 4 vocabulary cards A short story and Access to exclusive one-on-one cooking videos teaching the recipes in the subscription.
University Box for Organizations
Minimum of 15 BoxesKids Can Cook University Boxes include: A Recipe An Activity Page and all necessary ingredients to cook the included recipe (Please email info@kidscancook.org for customizations based on group ages) *Only available in the South Florida Market.
Pricing:
Kids Can Cook University is a monthly curriculum subscription that includes: An infographic lesson, 4 recipes on that month's cooking method 4 vocabulary cards A short story and Access to exclusive one-on-one cooking videos teaching the recipes in the subscription.
Month To Month Plan @ $375.00/mo
1 delivery, auto-renewing
Monthly University Kit - Month-to-Month
$25/month
Monthly University Kit - 3 Months
$69/one time fee
Monthly University Kit - 6 Months
$126/one time fee
Monthly University Kit - 1 Year
$228/one time fee
University Box for Organizations - Minimum 15
$375/month
F.A.Q
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What Is Kids Can Cook University?
Kids Can Cook University is a monthly curriculum subscription that includes: 4 recipes on that month's cooking method | 4 vocabulary cards | A short story | Access to exclusive one-on-one cooking videos teaching the recipes in the subscription.
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Is Food Included?
Ingredients are not included in the kits; however, for your convenience, each item is included on the recipe cards for you to create a shopping list. Almost all ingredients can be found in the course of your normal grocery shopping.
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Can I Purchase a Subscription as a Gift?
Definitely! This curriculum is the perfect gift for children or your favorite family. The hours of fun shared each month is a priceless gift and will yield memories that will last a life time!
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When Do You Ship? Do You Ship Internationally?
Subscription packages are shipped out at the first week of each month. Shipping is free domestically and available internationally for additional shipping cost.
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What Ages Is This for?
This curriculum can be enjoyed as a family with children from age 2 to 12, but if being enjoyed by children independently (with parent supervision), the target age is 6 to 10 years old.
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What Kind of "Themes" Can I Expect? Do the Kits Repeat?
Most programs like ours have specific themes each month and while they are fun, our themes are birthed out of the traditional cooking methods taught in culinary schools. Your young chefs can look forward to recipes geared at teaching them the techniques of baking, roasting, frying, poaching, etc. Each month will build on a different method!
Get in Touch with the Kitchen
We're Ready to Stir Up Some Fun Together!
Embark on this flavorful adventure with us. Support Kids Can Cook in our quest to bring nutrition education, joy, and a love for cooking into every child's life. Because when kids cook, they do more than just prepare meals – they build a foundation for a healthy, fulfilling life.
Address
South Side Cultural Arts Center,701 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316