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LOCATION: We are honored to be guests of the Mather Homestead at 19 Stephen Mather Road in Darien. This will be our third year at this historical landmark property. I encourage you to read about the home and its history and to take the time to schedule a tour. It is on several acres of rolling hills, with plush perennial gardens, as well as a 1,500 square foot barn. We have plenty of room to roam around, play, and to cook in the quaint kitchen facilities which can accommodate all our culinary needs.

PRICE: Our programs are $500.00 for 3.5 hours each day and run for four consecutive days. $35.00 per hour.

SCHOLARSHIPS: We offer generous scholarships and encourage you to inquire.

CANCELATION: We do not offer any refunds or cancelations. If there’s low attendance we reserve the right to cancel the programs with two weeks notice for the full amount minus a processing fee of $20.00.

TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday Note no programs the week of July 4th.

SIZE OF PROGRAM: We limit our workshops to 20 children.

AGES: We are a coed program for children ages 5-13 years old.

TEAM: We have a culinary dream team that keeps everyone safe, happy, and having fun while we are cooking and baking. It’s hard work with plenty of chopping, smashing, mixing and of course dishes. We all work together with your children so we can learn what it takes to become independent both in and out of the kitchen.

WHAT TO BRING:

• water bottle
• sunblock
• hat
• snack or lunch- often times children don’t always eat everything we make. It is best to provide foods that they will definitely eat.
• notebook
• books
• drawing pad
• or anything that makes your child feel comforted

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

• please refrain from bringing any electronics

SCHEDULE:

• We are cooking and baking every day.
• Each menu changes daily and we prepare a buffet lunch each day together to enjoy. We cover the basics, from knife skills to mis en plus and have most recipes included on the website after the last day. We want to encourage your children to share what they want to learn too, and we encourage they bring in recipes for us to try. We don’t prepare foods with any nuts, meats, or seafood, and cannot ensure it is a nut free facility.
• No workshops the week of July 4th.
• We share on the last day of each week with a pajama day and show & tell, typically at 11:30. We welcome just about anything r anybody, even animals! Please speak with one of us beforehand to make sure everyone feels safe with your furry guest.

POLICIES:

• Please drop your children off no sooner than 8:30 a.m. and please pick your child up promptly at 12:00 p.m.
• It is safest to enter the driveway at the Brookside entrance by the yellow Mather home. It is best to stay in your car until you see one of our counselors who will pick-up and bring your child to you.

FORMS:

• A participation form and liability waiver are required prior to joining us. It is mandatory to have these forms filled out before your child’s first day. They will not be able to join us without them.
• We cannot administer any medication.