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Youth Programs

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KidZone Calzones 

Course Description:

What is the perfect pizza? You'll start with fresh ingredients and dough-making secrets to create your homemade pie. Prepare both classic and innovative pizza toppings and create a calzone with your own unique flavor combination. Plus, you will learn tips for working with yeast and using a pizza stone or steel. Delivery will be a bygone era once you experience how easy and delicious homemade pizza can be.

Ages 8-17. 

Students must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and may bring their favorite apron.

Days: Saturday

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Date: February 1, 2025

Location: Monterey Campus, 980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA, Building #17

Room: FC-104 (Kitchen)

Fee per class: $75

Materials Fee per class: $15

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Instructor Bio

Amy Ferguson has been teaching for 37 years, 31 of those at American international schools in Brazil and Singapore. She is currently a chef at the Monterey Peninsula College Hospitality Culinary Arts Department. Food is a beautiful way to connect us all no matter where we come from or where we are going. She loves that the culinary world has no boundaries and that we are all able to connect and share experiences through the delights of food.


The Art of Bento: Fun & Flavorful Lunches 

Course Description:

Uncover the origins of this uniquely-Japanese foodstuff and learn key cooking techniques. You will finish your course by enjoying your handmade bento box which may include items like an egg roll, pickled vegetables, rice, and breaded chicken. Come and learn about the basic rules of this Japanese enhanced equivalent to the American lunchbox.

Ages 10-17.

Students must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and may bring their favorite apron.

Days: Saturday

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Date: March 15, 2025

Location: Monterey Campus, 980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA, Building #17

Room: FC-104 (Kitchen)

Fee per class: $75

Materials Fee per class: $15

Join Today!

Instructor Bio

Amy Ferguson has been teaching for 37 years, 31 of those at American international schools in Brazil and Singapore. She is currently a chef at the Monterey Peninsula College Hospitality Culinary Arts Department. Food is a beautiful way to connect us all no matter where we come from or where we are going. She loves that the culinary world has no boundaries and that we are all able to connect and share experiences through the delights of food.


All-Sport Youth Camp: One Day of Fun!

Course Description:

Join us for a thrilling, action packed day where young athletes can explore multiple sports like soccer, basketball, softball/baseball, flag football, and pickleball. Our experienced coaches will guide campers through games and skill-building activities, perfect for all levels. It's the ultimate day to learn, play, and make new friends--all in one exciting camp!

Ages 6-12.

Day: Saturday

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Date: April 12, 2025

Location: Monterey Campus, 980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA

Room: Athletics Department 

Camp Fee: $100

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Athletic Coaches Bio

MPC Athletic Coaches play a vital role in creating a positive, supportive environment where athletes can develop their skills on and off the field. They provide guidance, motivation, and encouragement, fostering teamwork and personal growth. With their expertise and enthusiasm, MPC coaches ensure that every student-athlete has an enjoyable and enriching experience. Their leadership helps create lasting memories and teaches valuable life lessons beyond athletics.


Cook & Connect: Family Edition

Course Description:

Experience the joy of bonding with your child through the art of cooking, where every recipe becomes a shared adventure and a lasting memory. Join our class and turn your kitchen into a space of creativity, connection, and delicious discoveries!

Class fee covers one parent and one child. (Please contact us if you have more than one child to enroll (831) 646-4058, our office will assist with additional enrollments)

Ages 8+ (with a parent/guardian).

Students must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and may bring their favorite apron.

Days: Saturday

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Date: May 3, 2025

Location: Monterey Campus, 980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA, Building #17

Room: FC-104 (Kitchen)

Fee per class: $115

Materials Fee per class: $20

Join Today!

Instructor Bio

Amy Ferguson has been teaching for 37 years, 31 of those at American international schools in Brazil and Singapore. She is currently a chef at the Monterey Peninsula College Hospitality Culinary Arts Department. Food is a beautiful way to connect us all no matter where we come from or where we are going. She loves that the culinary world has no boundaries and that we are all able to connect and share experiences through the delights of food.