Junior Chef Intensive Culinary & Life Skills Pod

October 30th - November 20th, 2020.

Costs may be covered under some extended health care benefits or other government funding programs such as Passport or ODSP Benefits (Autism or Cognitive/Life Skills Development). Please contact us at 519-308-0900 for further details.

Is your teen looking to learn in a safe social group this fall that will help them also manage the social isolation of navigating COVID and strengthen their own resilency? After six months of no routines, social distancing from peers and not knowing what is next, your teen can not only survive, but actually thrive during this unique time in our lives by participating in our nurturing culinary program! We will also embrace your teens' creativity, heart and soul by using music, art, outdoor education adventures and cooking to allow them to be their best selves.

We are excited about our plans for the 2020 Fan/Joy Junior Chef Life Skills Intensive Therapeutic Program for 14 to 19 year old youth that has launched this fall for a select group of up to 6 students. It will run in our Hillsburgh location for 4-week terms at a time. Those who join cohort #1 and successfully complete it will have first priority to register for future fall cohorts.

UPCOMING 2020 DATES:

October 26th – November 20th

Cost: $495/wk + HST

Early Bird Price before October 21st is just $425.00 PER WEEK + HST

$1700 + HST for 1 month Intensive Program which is less than $75/hr

INCLUDES:

• 1 hour a week of our One-on-One private sessions of individualized culinary instruction with award winning Chopped Canada Champion, Chef Pam Fanjoy, MSW, RSW including therapeutic support using Pam's innovative Food Therapy techniques and life skills lessons. These sessions are booked at a mutually convenient time on Tuesdays 9am-6pm, Wednesdays 9am-6pm or Saturday mornings 9am-12noon.

• 3 hours 4-7pm on Fridays Oct 30th, Nov 6th, Nov 13th and Nov 20th

• Community Music group facilitated by local musician and Community Music major at Wilfrid Laurier University, Emily Gilbart. This will take place 4-5pm Fridays Oct 30, Nov 6th, Nov 13th and Nov 20th at Fan/Joy in Hillsburgh.

• 3 hrs of culinary experience running a real commercial kitchen and our country Marketplace in Hillsburgh with Chef Pam and her team on Saturday Oct 24th 12noon-3pm

* SPECIAL Jr. Chef HALLOWEEN Dinner Event on October 31st 3-7 pm with our team of interdisciplinary instructors and mentors where we will run a take out dinner service featuring our famous Hills-burghers and Pasta dinner feature

• 1 hour each week on Fridays of integrated DISCOVERY ADVENTURE which may include outdoor activities so dress in layers as the weather gets a bit chillier !

• Variety of mentoring opportunities with our team each week that will be focused on building communication skills, learning healthy coping strategies, enhancing problem solving, goal setting & building healthy relationships

• Fan/Joy t-shirt, apron and hat

• 1 family sized meal to go home each Friday to make dinner easier for parents while also teaching teens the importance of giving back to their family

* Parents are encouraged, but not required, to book an Initial Parent Session to discuss your teens unique ability, needs and how Jr. Chef can best help your whole family. Parent Feedback Sessions will also be available to parents to discuss your teen’s progress with goals and next steps of how Pam can best help your teen moving forward. Additional social work fees of $195/hr apply for these appointments. Parent sessions may be covered under your extended health care benefits.

The leaders of the Fan/Joy Junior Chef Program are experienced teachers, Social Workers, Child & Youth Workers, Chefs, Nutritionists, musicians and artists. Together with Chef Pam Fanjoy, who is also a Registered Social Worker with 25 years experience as a Child & Family Therapist, we will provide structure and leadership for a unique and memorable interactive youth culinary experiences that are therapeutic in nature and far more than just a cooking class.