Youth Power’s Beginner Culinary Club program teaches safe cooking skills, promotes healthier eating, and fosters community and family engagement by involving guest chefs. Weekly sessions involve preparing recipes with ingredients from the local food pantry, and each semester culminates in a Family Dinner where students showcase their culinary skills.

Our middle school afterschool Beginner Culinary Club was created in response to a student survey identifying cooking as a top interest across four middle schools in Eagle County. The program has positively impacted students’ confidence and cultural awareness, as well as broadened their horizons through visits to local businesses and exposure to a possible career path in the culinary arts.

Beginner Culinary Club Locations & Schedule

Berry Creek Middle School
Monday
4:00–5:30 PM

Homestake Peak School
Tuesday
3:00–5:00 PM

Eagle Valley Middle School
Wednesday
4:00–5:30 PM

Gypsum Creek Middle School
Thursday
4:00–5:30 PM

FAQ

A small fee is associated with our programs, but fee waivers are available. Please contact our Program Support line at 970-748-5985 or email [email protected] to learn more about financial assistance.

We work with each family individually to help ensure their children can participate.


Yes, we have a secure online platform. We will not report your personally identifiable information to anyone outside of Youth Power.


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