​​​​​✨ Life Skills Cooking Program ✨

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At Watermelon Sessions, we believe learning everyday skills should be fun, collaborative, and confidence‑building. Our six‑week Life Skills Cooking Program invites students ages 10 and up to explore the full journey of meal preparation — from choosing recipes and budgeting for groceries, to cooking and sharing meals together. Guided by supportive staff, participants begin with structured teamwork and gradually move toward independent practice, building essential skills in planning, shopping, safety, and self‑advocacy. By the end of the program, students not only gain practical cooking experience but also celebrate their growth in independence, creativity, and community connection.

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Where:

3467 Commercial Street, Vancouver​

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When: 

• Wednesday at 5pm - 7pm

• 8 weeks, starting January 14, 2026

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Who: 12+, (small groups)

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Weeks 1–3: Guided Practice

• Day 1: Recipe Planning → teamwork, organization, literacy

• Day 2: Grocery Store Outing → budgeting, money management, efficient shopping, community navigation

• Day 3: Cooking & Sharing → kitchen safety, sequencing, social connection

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Weeks 4–6: Independent Practice

Teens repeat the cycle with growing independence. Staff shift into a coaching role, encouraging problem‑solving and self‑advocacy. Students take turns as “lead chef” or “budget manager,” applying skills in real‑world contexts.

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Week 7: Movie Night with snacks

Teens prepare their own snacks for a chosen movie. 

 

Week 8: Coffee Shop Experience

Teens will have the opportunity to celebrate the final day of the course with a fun, real‑world outing to a local coffee shop. Together, they’ll practice independence and confidence by taking the lead on placing their own orders—choosing their drink, communicating with staff, and managing the process from start to finish. It’s a relaxed, social way to wrap up the program while building practical life skills in an authentic community setting.

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✨ Program Goals

• Build confidence in everyday life skills

• Foster collaboration and communication

• Transition from guided practice to independence

• Celebrate neurodiversity by meeting each student where they are

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This isn’t just cooking—it’s budgeting, shopping, planning, and preparing for independence, all in a fun, supportive environment.

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Price $875/program

The price includes all the groceries and last day outing.

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