Grande Park Elementary

Afterschool cooking classes at Grande Park Elementary, Mondays and Thursdays. Open to enrolled students only — Kidinary brings everything right to the school.

Afterschool Cooking Classes at Grande Park Elementary — Mondays & Thursdays

Kidinary brings the kitchen directly to Grande Park Elementary School twice a week — every Monday and every Thursday after school.

Young chefs in Kindergarten through 5th grade cook and bake a variety of nutritiously delicious seasonal foods while building real kitchen skills in a safe, nut-free, allergy-friendly environment. Both sessions run from 3:50–4:50pm CST.

Kidinary brings all ingredients, kid-safe cooking tools, and supplies — students just need to show up ready to cook.

Your child must be enrolled at Grande Park Elementary to participate in this program.

FAQs

Common Questions About Afterschool Cooking at Grande Park Elementary

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Does my child need to attend Grande Park Elementary to join Kidinary?

Yes — the Grande Park Elementary afterschool cooking program is held on-site at Grande Park Elementary School and is available to students currently enrolled at that school. If your child attends a different school, check out Wallin Oaks Elementary or our PCC/Sportsplex public classes in Plainfield, which are open to all families.

What days does Kidinary come to Grande Park Elementary?

Kidinary visits Grande Park Elementary twice a week — every Monday and every Thursday after school. Both sessions run from 3:50–4:50pm CST. The Monday and Thursday classes may cover different recipes and skill progressions each semester, and some families choose to enroll in both sessions for maximum kitchen time. Check the calendar for current availability.

What will my child learn in the Grande Park afterschool cooking class?

Young chefs at Grande Park build real culinary skills each week — including knife safety, sautéing, baking, measuring, grating, and more — while cooking a variety of nutritiously delicious seasonal recipes from scratch. Every session is nut-free and allergy-friendly. Kidinary brings all ingredients, kid-safe cooking tools, and supplies directly to the school. Learn more about our full cooking classes program.

How do I register my child for the Grande Park Elementary afterschool cooking class?

Use the Sawyer booking widget to view current availability and register for the Grande Park Monday or Thursday session. Spots are limited and fill quickly each semester, so register early. You can also check out our other school location at Wallin Oaks Elementary or our PCC/Sportsplex public classes. If you have questions, contact us and we'll help you find the right fit.