Kids Cooking Up Some Fun at the Manitouwadge Best Start Hub (+ a look at October programs)

Written by Manitouwadge Best Start Hub on 22 October 2012

Cooking Up Some Fun at the Hub

MANITOUWADGE, ON – October 9^th, the Best Start Hub hosted “Books are for Eating”, a cooking class where twelve children, between the ages of 5 and 10, enjoyed creating their own culinary creation – pizza! While there were a variety of vegetables to choose from, most of the chefs decided that their pizza would consist of pepperoni and cheese. The would-be culinary masters enjoyed the program and the opportunity to make their own dough, grate their own cheese and cut up their own toppings.

The program, previously funded by a Healthy Communities Grant from the Ministry of Health Promotion, begins with a book, either read by or to the children, about a different country followed by preparation and cooking of the food in accordance with the customs of that particular country. In the past, recipes have included foods from India, Italy and Mexico. Program Coordinator Kristy Lachance suggested that “At a future sessions the children could possibly make some food from Japan, though I am not certain this would go over well!”

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

The Best Start Hub is hosting a three week “Let’s Play” series at the Our Lady of Lourdes School gymnasium, where youth ages 8-11 years will participate in a variety of group sports games and physical activities; October 15^th, 22^nd and 29^th from 6-7:30pm. This group will also be enjoying the opportunity to make a healthy snack afterwards including fruit smoothies and yogurt parfaits. To register, contact the Best Start Hub at 826-2883.

There will be 2^nd Beach and Ball Playtime at the Lion’s Beach on October 23^rd (the 1^st, held October 16^th, was well attended) from 1:30-2:30pm. At Beach and Ball Playtime, toddlers and preschoolers practice their gross motor skills through a variety of games. Parents are asked to dress children accordingly remembering this is an outdoor program and wind off the lake can be cool this time of year.

The Halloween Luncheon and Celebration is scheduled for October 31st from 10am to 1pm. Preschoolers, and their parents or caregivers, will enjoy a variety of Halloween stations including crafts and special slime they will create themselves. Attendees will also enjoy a tasty pasta lunch. Registration is required to ensure there is enough food for everyone, please call the Best Start Hub at 826-2883.

Manitouwadge Best Start Hub Program Coordinator Kristy Lachance looks forward to seeing many new and returning families to the great events scheduled for October and reminds everyone that unless specified otherwise, all Best Start Hub programs are free.