CULINARY ADVENTURES – Cooking Classes & Life Skills Program (run by Red Seal Chef)

Our full Cooking Class Series offers hands-on learning through seasonal menus, family nights, holiday baking, and special guest chefs! Designed for young adults with developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, and diverse abilities, this program provides a fun, supportive, and skill-building environment for developing real-world cooking and life skills.

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.

Cooking & Everyday Living Skills Include:

• Preparing meals using step-by-step visual recipes

• Grocery shopping, comparing prices, and understanding payment methods

• 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

Through this program, participants not only learn to cook independently, but also develop essential life skills for daily living, healthy meal planning, and inclusive cooking practices — helping them thrive in the kitchen and beyond.

INSIDE THE DAY PROGRAM AT THE MINDSHIFT ACADEMY At The MindShift Academy, we offer a warm, structured, and empowering day program designed specifically for neurodiverse young adults (ages 16+) with developmental disabilities and/or dual diagnoses.