Baking + Kitchen Skills (3-5 Yrs | Drop-off | Fall | Thursdays | 3 PM)
👶 Ages 3–515-week course📍 Upper West Side

Baking + Kitchen Skills (3-5 Yrs | Drop-off | Fall | Thursdays | 3 PM)

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📍Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023 Get directions ↗
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15 Thursdays: Sep 17, 2026- Jan 14, 2027 [Except 11/26, 12/24, 12/31] In Person. Designed for aspiring young bakers, this hands-on baking class introduces children to the fundamentals of baking, from understanding the science of ingredient measurement to mastering essential baking tools and techniques. Children will learn a new recipe or skill each week, from baking cookies to frosting cupcakes. Held in The JCC Manhattan?s professional culinary center, this fun and engaging class encourages creativity, confidence, and a love for baking while producing delicious homemade treats. All recipes are nut-free, and dairy or pareve, and kosher dietary laws are observed.

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