Little Chefs Get Life and Cooking Lessons from Older Adults

 At their recent first Cooking Club meeting, little chefs from the made pizza from scratch – even the dough! The children not only learn how to prep ingredients and clean up, but recently etiquette lessons have been thrown into the mix. “Perhaps the best part of the class is sitting down together and bonding while enjoying what their hard work produced,” observed Club Director Jim Salvia. “We limit the number of kids who can attend, so the children and seniors can form an on-going relationship.”

The children cook with volunteers from Rancho Carlsbad Estates, an over 55 retirement community.

“It’s really cool,” said Club member Jose, age 9. “My favorite part was just spending time with the seniors. The cooking was fun, too!”

“The kids usually make a main dish and a dessert, and they determine what will be created at future lessons,” said Rancho Carlsbad’s Sandra Hunsicker. “Currently on the list are chowder, chocolate cake, brownies, and burritos!”

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad has played an integral role in the Carlsbad community since 1952, providing programs and services to thousands of young people.   Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad invites you to tour their Clubhouse, and see how lives are changed on a daily basis.  For more information, call (760) 729-0207, email info@bgccarlsbad.org, or visit bgccarlsbad.org.

–Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad