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food explorers logoJoin Food Explorers this school year to learn all about food, cooking and baking. Each week, children will make or bake a brand new recipe and explore new flavors, ingredients and cooking techniques. With a focus on Food Neutrality, Food Explorers classes aim to empower and inspire children to create delicious food, gain confidence in the kitchen and focus on the skills and experiences of cooking. All recipes are nut free and one recipe will be made each week. Recipes may contain dairy, eggs and/or gluten.

Fall Baking
10/10-11/7 (no class on 10/31)
4:30-5:45
Join Food Explorers for a cozy and delicious adventure in the kitchen! In this hands-on fall baking class, young chefs will learn to make tasty seasonal treats. You’ll be making: Pumpkin S’mores Cookies, Mini Apple Spice Bread, Sweet Potato Cookie Pies, and Cranberry Cobbler with Whipped Cream. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten. 

Holiday Desserts
11/21-12/19 (no class on 11/28)
4:30-5:30 PM
Join Food Explorers for delicious holiday desserts! Each week you’ll make a dessert inspired by favorite holiday flavors and foods. You’ll be making: Hot Chocolate Mini Donuts, Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Pies, Butterscotch Trifles, and Candy Cane Brownie Bites. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.


Read Simsbury Culture, Parks and Recreation Department's refund Policy here.

Behavior Policy
Rules, Behavior, and Discipline Policy
Participants will be responsible for following ALL program rules as listed below:
*Participants must be respectful to other participants, staff, and facilities and equipment at all times.
*Participants must remain in designated program areas at all times unless escorted by an instructor.
*Participants must stay with their instructor at all times.
*Participants must use appropriate language with other participants and staff at all times.
*Participants are only permitted to leave the program when they are signed out by a parent/guardian or other
authorized person.

All children are expected to behave in a proper and respectful manner. We will not tolerate any physical violence, name calling, foul language, destruction of property, or any other behavior deemed inappropriate by the staff. In accordance with the severity and frequency of the behavior, a behavior tracking form may be completed and kept on file. Parents will be notified and receive a copy of any such form. If warranted, the Recreation Department reserves the right to dismiss or suspend any child from the program. No refunds will be given.

Scholarships
Interested in a scholarship for this program? Contact Simsbury Social Services at 860-658-3283.

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Fall Baking 
N/A 3 - 6 F  10/10/2025 - 11/07/2025
04:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Apple Barn, 60 Old Farms Rd. 		$142.00 R, $142.00 NR
No class on 10/31.
 
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Holiday Desserts 
N/A 3 - 6 F  11/21/2025 - 12/19/2025
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Apple Barn, 60 Old Farms Rd. 		$100.00 R, $100.00 NR
No class on 11/28.
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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