Youth Culinary Arts Program (YCAP) Market | Wood's Homes — Cooking

We recently enrolled our 15-year-old daughter in the Youth Culinary Arts Program at Wood's Homes in Calgary. She has always been interested in cooking, so this seemed like a great fit. The classes are held weekly at the Inglewood Opportunity Hub, and I appreciate how the Red Seal chefs guide the participants through various cooking techniques. My daughter loved making homemade pasta last week and was thrilled to bring some of her creations home. One small annoyance was the long line during pickup—there were quite a few parents trying to get their kids at the same time, which made it a bit chaotic. However, the staff was engaged and communicated clearly throughout the process. Overall, we had a solid experience, and I think this program is a wonderful way for her to build skills and confidence in the kitchen.

I enrolled my 15-year-old daughter in the Youth Culinary Arts Program at Wood's Homes in Calgary, and overall, it’s been a positive experience. She's not particularly outgoing, but the staff, including Chef Sarah, were really engaging and made her feel welcome. They focused on teaching the basics of cooking homemade meals, which I appreciated. Last week, she learned to make pasta from scratch and was so proud of her creation. The classes are held weekly at the Inglewood Opportunity Hub, but we did encounter some long lines during pickup, which was a bit frustrating. I think the program does a great job of helping youth develop life skills while also providing a tasty snack at the end of each session. If you have a shy kid who enjoys cooking, I'd recommend this program—just plan for some extra time during pickup.