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After-School Kids’ Cooking
Tuesday after school · Ages 5 to under 10 · $25/class
Young chefs work from ingredients to a finished dish while practising measuring, preparation, food safety, organization, teamwork and clean-up. Each weekly recipe builds real kitchen confidence and skills children can use at home.
Tuesday Menus
- September 15 – Calzone
- September 22 – Subway-Style Submarines
- September 29 – Brownie Bites
- October 6 – Nachos with Homemade Salsa
- October 13 – Puppy Chow Mix
- October 20 – BLT
- October 27 – French Toast Roll-Ups
- November 3 – Monster Cookies
- November 10 – Personal Pizzas
- November 17 – Chocolate Covered Fruit
- November 24 – Tortilla Cups
- December 1 – Fruit Salad
- December 8 – Banana Chocolate Muffins
- December 15 – Shortbread Cookies
Club Sandwich Jr.
Wednesday after school · Ages 7 to under 12 · Free volunteer program
Young volunteers make sandwiches for people experiencing food insecurity across East Toronto, working together from setup through clean-up. Along the way, they build kitchen confidence, practise teamwork and see how one useful hour can make a real community difference.
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Give your child the confidence to create in the kitchen. Led by Chef Ava Chilelli, each lively class takes young chefs from ingredients to a finished dish through an exciting weekly recipe. Along the way, children practise measuring, preparation, food safety, organization, teamwork, and clean-up - building independence, creativity, and skills they can use at home.
Menu -
September 15 – Calzone
September 22 – Subway-Style Submarines
September 29 – Brownie Bites
October 6 – Nachos with Homemade Salsa
October 13 – Puppy Chow Mix
October 20 – BLT
October 27 – French Toast Roll-Ups
November 3 – Monster Cookies
November 10 – Personal Pizzas
November 17 – Chocolate Covered Fruit
November 24 – Tortilla Cups
December 1 – Fruit Salad
December 8 – Banana Chocolate Muffins
December 15 – Shortbread Cookies
Cost: $25 per class
How to Prepare
Participants must bring a container to each class to take home what they make.
Participants attending workshops should bring a hair tie and wear closed-toe shoes.
Participants are asked to arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a smooth start.
Join us every Wednesday after school from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, at Beaches Sandbox for Club Sandwich Jr. at Beaches Sandbox! Each week, young volunteers (ages 7 to under 12) come together to make sandwiches for those experiencing food insecurity in our community. The sandwiches are delivered to Club Sandwich headquarters at Glen Rhodes Church, then distributed to food banks and missions across East Toronto. From setup to sandwich-making to cleanup, kids work through each step of the process. Along the way, participants gain kitchen confidence, practice teamwork, and discover the impact of giving back—all while having fun with friends.
Cost: FREE
Give your child the confidence to create in the kitchen. Led by Chef Ava Chilelli, each lively class takes young chefs from ingredients to a finished dish through an exciting weekly recipe. Along the way, children practise measuring, preparation, food safety, organization, teamwork, and clean-up - building independence, creativity, and skills they can use at home.
Menu -
September 15 – Calzone
September 22 – Subway-Style Submarines
September 29 – Brownie Bites
October 6 – Nachos with Homemade Salsa
October 13 – Puppy Chow Mix
October 20 – BLT
October 27 – French Toast Roll-Ups
November 3 – Monster Cookies
November 10 – Personal Pizzas
November 17 – Chocolate Covered Fruit
November 24 – Tortilla Cups
December 1 – Fruit Salad
December 8 – Banana Chocolate Muffins
December 15 – Shortbread Cookies
Cost: $25 per class
How to Prepare
Participants must bring a container to each class to take home what they make.
Participants attending workshops should bring a hair tie and wear closed-toe shoes.
Participants are asked to arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a smooth start.
Join us every Wednesday after school from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, at Beaches Sandbox for Club Sandwich Jr. at Beaches Sandbox! Each week, young volunteers (ages 7 to under 12) come together to make sandwiches for those experiencing food insecurity in our community. The sandwiches are delivered to Club Sandwich headquarters at Glen Rhodes Church, then distributed to food banks and missions across East Toronto. From setup to sandwich-making to cleanup, kids work through each step of the process. Along the way, participants gain kitchen confidence, practice teamwork, and discover the impact of giving back—all while having fun with friends.
Cost: FREE
Give your child the confidence to create in the kitchen. Led by Chef Ava Chilelli, each lively class takes young chefs from ingredients to a finished dish through an exciting weekly recipe. Along the way, children practise measuring, preparation, food safety, organization, teamwork, and clean-up - building independence, creativity, and skills they can use at home.
Menu -
September 15 – Calzone
September 22 – Subway-Style Submarines
September 29 – Brownie Bites
October 6 – Nachos with Homemade Salsa
October 13 – Puppy Chow Mix
October 20 – BLT
October 27 – French Toast Roll-Ups
November 3 – Monster Cookies
November 10 – Personal Pizzas
November 17 – Chocolate Covered Fruit
November 24 – Tortilla Cups
December 1 – Fruit Salad
December 8 – Banana Chocolate Muffins
December 15 – Shortbread Cookies
Cost: $25 per class
How to Prepare
Participants must bring a container to each class to take home what they make.
Participants attending workshops should bring a hair tie and wear closed-toe shoes.
Participants are asked to arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a smooth start.
Join us every Wednesday after school from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, at Beaches Sandbox for Club Sandwich Jr. at Beaches Sandbox! Each week, young volunteers (ages 7 to under 12) come together to make sandwiches for those experiencing food insecurity in our community. The sandwiches are delivered to Club Sandwich headquarters at Glen Rhodes Church, then distributed to food banks and missions across East Toronto. From setup to sandwich-making to cleanup, kids work through each step of the process. Along the way, participants gain kitchen confidence, practice teamwork, and discover the impact of giving back—all while having fun with friends.
Cost: FREE
Give your child the confidence to create in the kitchen. Led by Chef Ava Chilelli, each lively class takes young chefs from ingredients to a finished dish through an exciting weekly recipe. Along the way, children practise measuring, preparation, food safety, organization, teamwork, and clean-up - building independence, creativity, and skills they can use at home.
Menu -
September 15 – Calzone
September 22 – Subway-Style Submarines
September 29 – Brownie Bites
October 6 – Nachos with Homemade Salsa
October 13 – Puppy Chow Mix
October 20 – BLT
October 27 – French Toast Roll-Ups
November 3 – Monster Cookies
November 10 – Personal Pizzas
November 17 – Chocolate Covered Fruit
November 24 – Tortilla Cups
December 1 – Fruit Salad
December 8 – Banana Chocolate Muffins
December 15 – Shortbread Cookies
Cost: $25 per class
How to Prepare
Participants must bring a container to each class to take home what they make.
Participants attending workshops should bring a hair tie and wear closed-toe shoes.
Participants are asked to arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a smooth start.
Join us every Wednesday after school from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, at Beaches Sandbox for Club Sandwich Jr. at Beaches Sandbox! Each week, young volunteers (ages 7 to under 12) come together to make sandwiches for those experiencing food insecurity in our community. The sandwiches are delivered to Club Sandwich headquarters at Glen Rhodes Church, then distributed to food banks and missions across East Toronto. From setup to sandwich-making to cleanup, kids work through each step of the process. Along the way, participants gain kitchen confidence, practice teamwork, and discover the impact of giving back—all while having fun with friends.
Cost: FREE
Give your child the confidence to create in the kitchen. Led by Chef Ava Chilelli, each lively class takes young chefs from ingredients to a finished dish through an exciting weekly recipe. Along the way, children practise measuring, preparation, food safety, organization, teamwork, and clean-up - building independence, creativity, and skills they can use at home.
Menu -
September 15 – Calzone
September 22 – Subway-Style Submarines
September 29 – Brownie Bites
October 6 – Nachos with Homemade Salsa
October 13 – Puppy Chow Mix
October 20 – BLT
October 27 – French Toast Roll-Ups
November 3 – Monster Cookies
November 10 – Personal Pizzas
November 17 – Chocolate Covered Fruit
November 24 – Tortilla Cups
December 1 – Fruit Salad
December 8 – Banana Chocolate Muffins
December 15 – Shortbread Cookies
Cost: $25 per class
How to Prepare
Participants must bring a container to each class to take home what they make.
Participants attending workshops should bring a hair tie and wear closed-toe shoes.
Participants are asked to arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a smooth start.
Join us every Wednesday after school from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, at Beaches Sandbox for Club Sandwich Jr. at Beaches Sandbox! Each week, young volunteers (ages 7 to under 12) come together to make sandwiches for those experiencing food insecurity in our community. The sandwiches are delivered to Club Sandwich headquarters at Glen Rhodes Church, then distributed to food banks and missions across East Toronto. From setup to sandwich-making to cleanup, kids work through each step of the process. Along the way, participants gain kitchen confidence, practice teamwork, and discover the impact of giving back—all while having fun with friends.
Cost: FREE
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