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Golden River (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)ECFE Outdoors at Staring Lake Outdoor CenterMultiple AgesStudy after study shows that when children spend time playing outside, they develop confidence, language, curiosity, imagination, problem-solving and social interaction skills. The great outdoors provides unique stimulation and heightens sensory experiences that can't be replicated indoors. Together, parents and children will explore nature through a variety of experiential, hands-on outdoor activities. Activities will be led by a licensed teacher and naturalist with time built in to explore. A parent educator will provide additional information on ways to support and engage your child in nature. Class will end with a circle time. $80 per session, sign up for one session or all. Siblings that are under the age of 1 yr/no registration fee.ECFE 2025/2026
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EPIC Chefs: Baking BootcampWeek 6: July 28-31Ready, set, bake! In this hands-on course, middle school students will dive into the art and science of baking. From mastering the basics of measuring and mixing to crafting delicious treats like cookies, cupcakes, breads, and more, students will explore techniques that turn simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces. Along the way, they’ll learn teamwork, kitchen safety, and how to follow recipes with precision. Whether you're a beginner or a budding baker, this bootcamp will help you whip up skills that will last a lifetime. Get ready to mix, bake, and create! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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WaitlistEPIC Chefs: Breakfast BonanzaWeek 2: June 23-26In this hands-on cooking camp, master chefs will cook up their favorite classic breakfast and dishes with a fun twist. Each day is packed with exciting activities, cooking challenges, and creative projects! By the end of the week, young chefs will be making delicious breakfast meals with friends and family. This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Breakfast BonanzaWeek 5: July 21-24In this hands-on cooking camp, master chefs will cook up their favorite classic breakfast and dishes with a fun twist. Each day is packed with exciting activities, cooking challenges, and creative projects! By the end of the week, young chefs will be making delicious breakfast meals with friends and family. This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Breakfast BonanzaWeek 7: August 4-7In this hands-on cooking camp, master chefs will cook up their favorite classic breakfast and dishes with a fun twist. Each day is packed with exciting activities, cooking challenges, and creative projects! By the end of the week, young chefs will be making delicious breakfast meals with friends and family. This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor.Summer 2025 Youth
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WaitlistEPIC Chefs: Breakfast BonanzaWeek 4: July 14-17In this hands-on cooking camp, master chefs will cook up their favorite classic breakfast and dishes with a fun twist. Each day is packed with exciting activities, cooking challenges, and creative projects! By the end of the week, young chefs will be making delicious breakfast meals with friends and family. This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor.Summer 2025 Youth
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WaitlistEPIC Chefs: Dinner PartyWeek 2: June 23-26It’s time to host the ultimate Dinner Party! In this hands-on cooking class, young chefs will learn how to prepare a delicious, well-balanced meal from start to finish. From appetizers to main courses and even a tasty dessert, kids will gain essential kitchen skills while creating a meal perfect for sharing. They’ll practice chopping, sautéing, baking, and plating techniques to make their dishes look and taste amazing. Whether they dream of being a chef or just love to cook, this class is all about teamwork, creativity, and fun in the kitchen! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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WaitlistEPIC Chefs: Dinner PartyWeek 4: July 14-17It’s time to host the ultimate Dinner Party! In this hands-on cooking class, young chefs will learn how to prepare a delicious, well-balanced meal from start to finish. From appetizers to main courses and even a tasty dessert, kids will gain essential kitchen skills while creating a meal perfect for sharing. They’ll practice chopping, sautéing, baking, and plating techniques to make their dishes look and taste amazing. Whether they dream of being a chef or just love to cook, this class is all about teamwork, creativity, and fun in the kitchen! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Dinner PartyWeek 2: June 23-26It’s time to host the ultimate Dinner Party! In this hands-on cooking class, young chefs will learn how to prepare a delicious, well-balanced meal from start to finish. From appetizers to main courses and even a tasty dessert, kids will gain essential kitchen skills while creating a meal perfect for sharing. They’ll practice chopping, sautéing, baking, and plating techniques to make their dishes look and taste amazing. Whether they dream of being a chef or just love to cook, this class is all about teamwork, creativity, and fun in the kitchen! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Flavors from Around the WorldWeek 3: July 7-10PopularPack your taste buds and get ready for a global culinary journey! In Flavors from Around the World, young chefs will explore international cuisine by creating delicious dishes from different countries. Kids will learn essential kitchen skills while discovering the flavors, spices, and traditions that make each cuisine unique. This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Flavors from Around the WorldWeek 7: August 4-7Pack your taste buds and get ready for a global culinary journey! In Flavors from Around the World, young chefs will explore international cuisine by creating delicious dishes from different countries. Kids will learn essential kitchen skills while discovering the flavors, spices, and traditions that make each cuisine unique. This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Hogwarts Wizard RecipesWeek 3: July 7-10Calling all Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff wizards! Step into the enchanted kitchen for Hogwarts Wizard Recipes, where we’ll brew up magical dishes inspired by the Wizarding World. From bubbling potions (aka delicious drinks) to spellbinding snacks and sweet treats, this hands-on cooking class will teach young chefs how to create whimsical recipes straight from the halls of Hogwarts. Along the way, they’ll practice kitchen skills, experiment with fun ingredients, and bring a little magic to their meals! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Hogwarts Wizard RecipesWeek 6: July 28-31Calling all Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff wizards! Step into the enchanted kitchen for Hogwarts Wizard Recipes, where we’ll brew up magical dishes inspired by the Wizarding World. From bubbling potions (aka delicious drinks) to spellbinding snacks and sweet treats, this hands-on cooking class will teach young chefs how to create whimsical recipes straight from the halls of Hogwarts. Along the way, they’ll practice kitchen skills, experiment with fun ingredients, and bring a little magic to their meals! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Hogwarts Wizard RecipesWeek 5: July 21-24Calling all Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff wizards! Step into the enchanted kitchen for Hogwarts Wizard Recipes, where we’ll brew up magical dishes inspired by the Wizarding World. From bubbling potions (aka delicious drinks) to spellbinding snacks and sweet treats, this hands-on cooking class will teach young chefs how to create whimsical recipes straight from the halls of Hogwarts. Along the way, they’ll practice kitchen skills, experiment with fun ingredients, and bring a little magic to their meals! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Pizza PartyWeek 1: June 16-18 (skip June 19)Calling all young chefs! Get ready to roll, top, and bake your way to the ultimate Pizza Party! In this fun and hands-on class, kids will learn how to make their own delicious pizzas from scratch. From kneading the perfect dough to creating flavorful sauces and choosing tasty toppings, each chef will craft their own personalized pizza masterpiece. Along the way, they’ll explore basic kitchen skills, teamwork, and the joy of cooking. Whether they love classic cheese or wild and wacky toppings, this class is all about creativity and fun in the kitchen! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Pizza PartyWeek 4: July 14-17Calling all young chefs! Get ready to roll, top, and bake your way to the ultimate Pizza Party! In this fun and hands-on class, kids will learn how to make their own delicious pizzas from scratch. From kneading the perfect dough to creating flavorful sauces and choosing tasty toppings, each chef will craft their own personalized pizza masterpiece. Along the way, they’ll explore basic kitchen skills, teamwork, and the joy of cooking. Whether they love classic cheese or wild and wacky toppings, this class is all about creativity and fun in the kitchen! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Pizza PartyWeek 7: August 4-7Calling all young chefs! Get ready to roll, top, and bake your way to the ultimate Pizza Party! In this fun and hands-on class, kids will learn how to make their own delicious pizzas from scratch. From kneading the perfect dough to creating flavorful sauces and choosing tasty toppings, each chef will craft their own personalized pizza masterpiece. Along the way, they’ll explore basic kitchen skills, teamwork, and the joy of cooking. Whether they love classic cheese or wild and wacky toppings, this class is all about creativity and fun in the kitchen! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Pizza PartyWeek 1: June 16-18 (skip June 19)Calling all chefs! Get ready to roll, top, and bake your way to the ultimate Pizza Party! In this fun and hands-on class, kids will learn how to make their own delicious pizzas from scratch. From kneading the perfect dough to creating flavorful sauces and choosing tasty toppings, each chef will craft their own personalized pizza masterpiece. Along the way, they’ll explore basic kitchen skills, teamwork, and the joy of cooking. Whether they love classic cheese or wild and wacky toppings, this class is all about creativity and fun in the kitchen! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: State Fair FavoritesWeek 5: July 21-24Step right up, young food enthusiasts! In this exciting cooking class, we'll bring the magic of the Minnesota State Fair into the kitchen, teaching kids how to recreate some of the fair's most beloved treats. Throughout the class, young chefs will practice essential kitchen skills, including measuring, mixing, frying safety, and baking techniques. They'll also explore the rich culinary traditions of the Minnesota State Fair, learning fun facts about each dish's history and significance. This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: State Fair FavoritesWeek 8: August 11-14Step right up, young food enthusiasts! In this exciting cooking class, we'll bring the magic of the Minnesota State Fair into the kitchen, teaching kids how to recreate some of the fair's most beloved treats. Throughout the class, young chefs will practice essential kitchen skills, including measuring, mixing, frying safety, and baking techniques. They'll also explore the rich culinary traditions of the Minnesota State Fair, learning fun facts about each dish's history and significance. This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: State Fair FavoritesWeek 8: August 11-14Step right up, young food enthusiasts! In this exciting cooking class, we'll bring the magic of the Minnesota State Fair into the kitchen, teaching kids how to recreate some of the fair's most beloved treats. Throughout the class, young chefs will practice essential kitchen skills, including measuring, mixing, frying safety, and baking techniques. They'll also explore the rich culinary traditions of the Minnesota State Fair, learning fun facts about each dish's history and significance. This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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WaitlistEPIC Chefs: Sweet TreatsWeek 1: June 16-18 (skip June 19)Get ready to mix, bake, and decorate in Sweet Treats! This hands-on class is perfect for young chefs who love all things sweet. Kids will learn the basics of baking while creating delicious treats like cookies, cupcakes, and more. Along the way, they’ll practice measuring, mixing, and decorating techniques to bring their desserts to life. Whether they’re frosting cupcakes or adding a sprinkle of creativity, this class is all about having fun in the kitchen while building confidence and kitchen skills! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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EPIC Chefs: Sweet TreatsWeek 6: July 28-31Get ready to mix, bake, and decorate in Sweet Treats! This hands-on class is perfect for young chefs who love all things sweet. Kids will learn the basics of baking while creating delicious treats like cookies, cupcakes, and more. Along the way, they’ll practice measuring, mixing, and decorating techniques to bring their desserts to life. Whether they’re frosting cupcakes or adding a sprinkle of creativity, this class is all about having fun in the kitchen while building confidence and kitchen skills! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth
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WaitlistEPIC Chefs: Sweet TreatsWeek 8: August 11-14Get ready to mix, bake, and decorate in Sweet Treats! This hands-on class is perfect for young chefs who love all things sweet. Kids will learn the basics of baking while creating delicious treats like cookies, cupcakes, and more. Along the way, they’ll practice measuring, mixing, and decorating techniques to bring their desserts to life. Whether they’re frosting cupcakes or adding a sprinkle of creativity, this class is all about having fun in the kitchen while building confidence and kitchen skills! This course is taught by a Community Education Instructor who is hired by Eden Prairie Schools.Summer 2025 Youth