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2025 Summer Youth Programming

Summer Flavors without Borders with Chef Vargas-Gonzalez (age 12-16) YUTH 120.52, CRN 26155

$399
Calendar Aug 4, 2025 at 9 am

Embark on a culinary journey across America every day as you prepare culturally diverse classic summer dishes for yourselves & your peers. Under the expert supervision and guidance of HCC’s culinary team, cook with confidence and master a variety of techniques. From learning and perfecting grilling skills to preparing Mediterranean-inspired dishes that will be bright and delicious, a Soul Food brunch, and executing a southern-style cookout, this hands-on experience will not only enhance your cooking skills but also let you experience a sense of community among each other. Enjoy creating dishes like Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Chicken and Liege Waffles, Mozzarella stuffed Meatball subs, Shawarma Bowls & Pulled pork sandwiches! Please bring a food safe container to bring any leftovers home. Instructor Marangelly Vargas-Gonzalez.

Summer Vibes with Chef Swanigan (ages 9-15) YUTH 119.52, CRN 26144

$399
Calendar Aug 4, 2025 at 9 am

Let's embark on a vibrant journey to discover the sensory riches of summer through the simplicity of fresh food, celebrating its kaleidoscope of colors, textures, and taste. Orientation will include a general introduction, tour, kitchen safety & general class expectations. At the end of each day there will be time to unwind & socialize, play board games, food trivia etc, while enjoying a cooling sweet treat until departure. Over the course of the week, learn how to make Lemon Potatoes, Baked Chicken, Mediterranean Salad, Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Sliders, Fresh Cut Spuds, Summer Fruit Salad, Hummus, Baked Pita chips, Grilled Kofta Kebab, Tzatziki, Salad, Honey Mustard Grilled/ Crispy Chicken Wrap, House Made Potato Chips, Fruit Cup, Grilled Bbq Chicken, Potato Salad & Corn On The Cob. Desserts could be any combination of a Slushie, Milk Shakes, Popcorn, Pina Colada or Ice Cream Cones. Seating is limited so sign up today! Please bring a food safe container to bring any leftovers home. Instructor Diana Swanigan.

Python Programmers (age 11-14) YUTH 100.52, CRN 26138

$199
Calendar Aug 4, 2025 at 1 pm

Want to learn the world's fastest-growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, YouTube, and the CIA? Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish! Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Instructor Brittany Pietskowski.





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