February 2026

Heroic Kitchens: Super Chefs Journey

Calling all future superheroes! In this exciting cooking class, our Tiny Chefs will whip up delicious recipes inspired by the favorite foods of iconic superheroes and villains. From mixing to frosting and decorating, chefs will learn essential cooking techniques while crafting heroic (and villainous) menus. Join us for a fun-filled semester of superhero-inspired culinary adventures! […]

Thursday, Feb 19 - Thursday, Apr 2

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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April 2026

Youth Knife Skills

Empower your children to help with the cooking by learning real knife skills that will stay with them as long as they cook. Students will learn special techniques for cutting onions, carrots, peppers and other fruits and vegetables. They will learn how to paste garlic, mince parsley and make a chiffonade of lettuce, as well […]

Wednesday, Apr 15

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Youth Cooking: “It’s A Party”

Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders with Homemade Ranch Dressing; Cheeseburger Wontons with Honey Mustard Sauce; Stuffed-Crust Cheese Pizza; S’mores Nachos. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity No. 1313.326 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/$54 MCC district residents Th, 4/16 4:15-6:15 p.m. register

Thursday, Apr 16

4:15 AM - 6:15 PM

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Youth Cooking: Comfort Food

Menu: Cream of Yukon Gold Potato Soup; Fresh-Baked Cheddar Focaccia; Stovetop Chicken and Dumplings; Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Herb and Butter Crust. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity No. 1315.326 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/$54 MCC district residentsF, 4/17 4:15-6:15 p.m register

Friday, Apr 17

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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Youth Chocolate Treats

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Youth will learn about cooking with chocolate to make delicious desserts and treats. Participants will prepare the following to enjoy in class and will also get to take some of these scrumptious chocolate treats home to share (or not!). On the menu: Maine Potato Candy; White Chocolate Muffins with Candied Oranges; […]

Saturday, Apr 18

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Parent & Child Chocolate Treats

Spend a fun fall afternoon learning to make delicious chocolate treats with your child, grandchild, etc. and adding to your repertoire of treats with delicious new recipes and some classic techniques. Adult-Child pairs will make and bake the following (and will get to take some home to enjoy with friends and family): Maine Potato Candy; […]

Saturday, Apr 18

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Youth Cooking Manners & Etiquette

Sign up now for this highly popular and effective etiquette class. On Day One, students prepare a variety of dishes, sit and enjoy the rewards of their labor all the while discussing the concepts and rules of manners and etiquette. On Day Two, students will dine and share a four-course meal served to them restaurant […]

Monday - Tuesday, Apr 20 - 21

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Youth: Cook Dinner!

Potato and Cheddar Soup with Buttered Biscuits; Creamy Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles; Sauteed Vegetables with Herbs; Caramel Mousse; Sugar Crisps. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity No. 1318.326 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/$54 MCC district residents W, 4/22 4:15-6:15 p.m. register

Wednesday, Apr 22

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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Youth Cooking: Thai Cuisine

Thung Thong (Thai “Money Bags”-crispy fried pastries with pork, mushrooms and herbs); Nam Jim Po Piah (Thai Dipping Sauce); Thai Green Curry Lettuce Wraps; Jasmine Rice with Lemongrass and Lime; Thai-Fried Bananas with Chai-Spice Cookies; Chai Caramel Sauce. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity No. 1319.326 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/54 MCC districtresidentsTh, […]

Thursday, Apr 23

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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July 2026

Noodles and More – Youth

Each day of this intensive hands-on camp, participants will learn and practice unique noodle and dumpling-making techniques from around the world, then use the noodles they make to prepare a variety of delicious savory dishes. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Ages 8-12 Activity No. 1300.126 7/6-7/10 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 5 lessons @ […]

Monday - Friday, Jul 6 - 10

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Noodles and More – Teen

Each day of this intensive hands-on camp, participants will learn and practice unique noodle and dumpling-making techniques from around the world, then use the noodles they make to prepare a variety of delicious savory dishes. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Ages 12-16 Activity No. 1301.126 7/6-7/10 1:30-4:30 p.m. 5 lessons @ 3 […]

Monday - Friday, Jul 6 - 10

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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International Bread and Baking – Youth

In this intensive hands-on summer camp kids will learn to prepare a different baked meal for lunch each day and then will focus on making breads and other baked treats. They will learn many different bread-making techniques and styles while preparing a wide variety of yeast and quick breads from around the world (and also […]

Monday - Friday, Jul 13 - 17

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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