The Culinary STEM Lab

Step into "The Culinary STEM Lab," where pint-sized chefs become junior scientists in the kitchen! Little ones are invited to discover the magic of cooking and baking through fun, hands-on projects that blend creativity with science 🧪. Perfect for our Pre-K explorers, these easy recipes will make the world of STEM come alive as children measure, mix, and observe transformations right before their eyes.

In this delightful culinary adventure, kids will enjoy the joy of creating tasty treats while enhancing their understanding of STEM concepts. Whether they’re making rainbow pasta, fizzy lemonade, or gooey cookies, children will delight in the wonders of edible science. It's a delicious fusion of fun and learning—where every bite becomes a new discovery! 🍪✨

About Ilyse

Nutrition Expert & Culinary Arts Educator

Ilyse Wassermann brings a wealth of experience to the classroom with her diverse background in nutrition, culinary arts, and movement. Holding a Master's degree in Nutrition, she has practiced in the field for 25 years and has worked as both a private chef and caterer. As a dedicated Pilates instructor, Ilyse has a passion for promoting health and wellbeing. Her enthusiasm for cooking, dancing, and exploring nature complements her teaching. Ilyse is deeply committed to engaging students in the joys of healthy cooking and movement, creating a dynamic and nurturing learning environment.

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What Parents Are Saying

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We LOVED everything about Grasshopper! The customer service experience was exceptional! I felt like so much intentionality was taken to ensure that the activity would be both age appropriate and fun for my kids. Our experience leader was so easy going and chatted with the kids during the experience, and really took the time to engage and get to know them. We are definitely going to be using Grasshopper again! Thank you!
Mandi B.
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Grasshopper offered my daughter an opportunity to learn in a vibrant, fun setting that was continuously customized for her attention span and interests. Her Grasshopper teacher was fun, engaging and supremely personable. She took the time to get to know my daughter before diving into anything. I felt more than comfortable leaving my daughter in such capable hands…and love that she truly learned some new things from the experience. We will be using Grasshopper regularly to broaden her horizons and expose her to new concepts in a safe and compelling way. The icing on the cake is that the experience took place in our home, at a time that was convenient for us!
Lauren G.
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Our Grasshopper experience was amazing! I have four very curious kids at different ages with different interests, and the experience had all four of them engaged the whole time. Also, as an educator, I was very impressed with how the teacher led the program. She obviously knew what she was doing, and the minute she left, my kids were asking for another experience.
Sarah L.

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