Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a dash of sugar and a sprinkle of fun! The El Dorado Hills Community Services District (CSD) is hosting a Thanksgiving Cookie Clinic that’s sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike. This delightful event is part of our Thanksgiving Guide 2024 and offers a tasty way to get into the holiday spirit.
When and Where
Mark your calendars for November 22, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The cookie-decorating extravaganza will take place at the CSD Kitchen in the heart of El Dorado Hills. It’s the perfect after-school activity to start the Thanksgiving break on a sweet note.
Who Can Join?
This clinic is open to young bakers aged 4 to 14. Whether your child is a budding pastry chef or just loves to make a mess with frosting, they’re welcome to join in on the fun. It’s a great opportunity for kids to express their creativity and maybe even pick up a new skill or two.
What to Expect
Imagine the scene: tables lined with colorful frostings, bowls brimming with sprinkles, and the excited chatter of kids ready to create their cookie masterpieces. Each participant will receive a box of 12 cookies and all the frosting and sprinkles they need to turn plain cookies into works of art.
The clinic is run by Little Chefs World, a group that has been teaching kids culinary skills since 2008. They’re not just about decorating cookies; they also sneak in some valuable lessons on kitchen safety, cooking skills, and food preparation. It’s education disguised as pure fun – the best learning there is!
The Cost of Creativity
For just $15 per child, your little one gets to join in on this cookie-decorating bonanza. There’s also a $15 materials fee, payable to the instructor on the day of the class. That’s a small price for an hour of supervised fun, a new skill, and 12 beautifully (or interestingly) decorated cookies to take home.
Why It’s Worth It
The days leading up to Thanksgiving can be stressful. Parents could use a break between planning meals, cleaning the house for guests, and trying to keep the kids entertained during their break. This cookie clinic offers an hour of structured activity for the kids that results in a sweet treat they can proudly share with the family.
Plus, it’s a great way to get kids involved in the holiday preparations. Who knows? Your child might discover a hidden talent for cookie decorating and volunteer to help with dessert for the big day. (Parents can dream, right?)
How to Sign Up
This is a pre-registered event, so you must sign up in advance. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait too long to reserve your spot. You can register online through the El Dorado Hills CSD website. If you have any questions, you can call Resident Services at 916-933-6624.
What to Bring
Besides your child and their boundless creativity, all you need to bring is the $15 materials fee, payable to the instructor on the day of the class. Everything else – cookies, frosting, sprinkles, and fun – will be provided.
The Takeaway (Literally)
At the end of the hour, your child will leave with a box of 12 cookies they’ve decorated themselves. Whether picture-perfect or delightfully messy, these cookies will surely be a hit at your Thanksgiving table. And even if they don’t make it to the table (we all know how quickly kids’ creations can disappear), your child will have the memory of a fun-filled afternoon.
More Than Just Cookies
While the focus is on decorating cookies, this clinic offers more than just a sugar rush. It’s a chance for kids to socialize, be creative, and learn some basic culinary skills. It’s also a great way for parents to support local community programs and get a head start on holiday activities.
So, if you’re looking for a fun, festive, and slightly messy way to start your Thanksgiving celebrations, look no further than the Thanksgiving Cookie Clinic at the El Dorado Hills CSD Kitchen. It’s an hour of fun that could become a cherished holiday memory – and at the very least, it’ll give you some unique cookies to share (or hide from) your Thanksgiving guests.
Sources: register2.vermontsystems.com, El Dorado Hills Community Services District Instagram Page
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