Culinary Experience
Hands-on cooking classes led by a Red Seal Chef, open to everyone, from first-timers to seasoned home cooks.
WHEN
Weekends + Select evenings
CLASS SIZE
Small groups
OPEN TO
Everyone
Fun, supporting skill building for all.
The MindShift Academy culinary program offers hands-on learning through seasonal menus, family nights, holiday baking, and special guest chefs. Designed for all members of the public and members of the Mindshift Academy, this program provides a fun, supportive, and skill-building environment for developing real-world cooking and life skills.
ABOUT THE CLASS
Whether participants are just starting their culinary journey or ready to advance their kitchen skills, there's always something delicious in the works. They gain practical experience in meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking with visual recipes, while developing confidence, independence, and everyday life skills.
Culinary & everyday living skills
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Participants don't just learn to cook, they build essential life skills for daily living, healthy meal planning, and inclusive cooking practices that carry well beyond the kitchen.
Preparing meals using step-by-step visual recipes
Adapting recipes for friends' or family members' dietary restrictions
Using alternative ingredients to make inclusive and delicious meals
Participating in group cooking and meal routines to build teamwork and social skills
Menu for September
Sat, 6 Sept
STARTER
Roasted tomato bruschetta with fresh basil
MAIN
Roasted tomato bruschetta with fresh basil
DESSERT
Roasted tomato bruschetta with fresh basil
Sat, 13 Sept
Roasted tomato bruschetta with fresh basil
Roasted tomato bruschetta with fresh basil
Roasted tomato bruschetta with fresh basil
Roasted tomato bruschetta with fresh basil
Roasted tomato bruschetta with fresh basil
Roasted tomato bruschetta with fresh basil
Sat, 20 Sept
Roasted tomato bruschetta with fresh basil
Roasted tomato bruschetta with fresh basil
Roasted tomato bruschetta with fresh basil
Sat, 27 Sept
DATE
Menus rotate every month based on the season, theme, and guest chef availability. Stay in touch to see our upcoming schedules.
Program Gallery
A glimpse into the everyday life in the Life Skills Program - learning, laughing, and growing together.
Ready to cook something great?
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A day program in South Etobicoke helping young adults with disabilities build confidence, independence, and real-world skills to thrive.
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3737 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON.
(416) 562 5442
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