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Put on your chef’s hat and embark on a delicious adventure with us! We offer a variety of hands-on cooking classes designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and explore the world through food. Classes are offered as a series or one-time events, and are tailored for youth, parent-child duos, adults, and families!

Classes are held at the Framingham Branch and Hopkinton Outdoor Center.

 

 

Fall ll Session

Eight-week Session October 27 - December 21

Anyone can take classes at the MetroWest YMCA. If you're not a member, join today and benefit from member pricing and other perks. 

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Cooking Series in Hopkinton

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Ages 6-9

Kids will learn basic kitchen skills and gain confidence in using new kitchen equipment and cooking techniques. Each week we will enjoy a new recipe together!

Mondays, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM with Karley

Y Member $128 | Youth/Teen Y Member $172 | Community
Member $256

*Registration is required. Please register by November 3. 

Ages 10-16

In this cooking series, teens will build upon their culinary skills, learning and building confidence with new knife skills and cooking techniques. We will cook and eat healthy, delicious recipes each week!

Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM with Chef John

Y Member $144 | Youth/Teen Y Member $194 | Community
Member $288

*Registration is required. Please register by November 5.

Cooking Series in Framingham

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Ages 2.5-5 

Parents/guardians and children will learn cooking skills while exploring new foods and flavors together! You'll prepare a delicious kid-friendly recipe and gain confidence in feeding your little!

Saturdays, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Sundays, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Y Member $96 | Youth/Teen Y Member $129 | Community Member $172

*Registration is required. Please register by November 8.

Ages 6-9

Kids will learn basic kitchen skills and gain confidence in using new kitchen equipment and cooking techniques. Each week we will enjoy a new recipe together!

Tuesdays, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Y Member $128 | Youth/Teen Member $151 | Community Member $224

*Registration is required. Please register by November 4.

Saturdays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Sundays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Y Member $112 | Youth/Teen Y Member $151 | Community Member $224

*Registration is required. Please register by November 8.

Ages 10-16

In this cooking series, teens will build upon their culinary skills, learning and building confidence with new knife skills and cooking techniques. We will cook and eat healthy, delicious recipes each week!

Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Y Member $126 | Youth/Teen Y Member $170 | Community Member $252

*Registration is required. Please register by November 6.

One-Time Cooking Events

Kids, families, and adults can enjoy one-time cooking events at our Framingham Branch or Hopkinton Outdoor Center to learn new recipes and skills!

  • Monthly Family Dinner Nights
  • Quartely Family "Chopped" Competition
  • Adult Cooking Classes
  • Parent-Child Cooking Classes 

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Questions?

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Karley Besozzi

Director of Nutrition Education 

Become a Member

When you join the Y, you get more than just a gym and pool. You get a community of people who can support your goals. Member benefits include unlimited group exercise classes and 30-50% off programs like swim lessons, sports, fitness, adventure, and camp!

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Financial Assistance

The Y believes that finances should not be an obstacle to healthy living. We are able to offer financial assistance to help cover the cost of membership and programs, thanks to generous donations to our Annual Campaign. Learn more about financial assistance options.

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