Spring is in full swing, and if you’re looking to keep your kids busy, RWJBarnabas Health offers classes and events that shake up the usual routine for the whole family. The best part? You can choose to do them at home or in person. Whether it’s mommy and me style cooking classes in Hannah’s Kitchen, learning about healthy snacks at an interactive nutrition class, or trying new foods with a nutritionist, there’s a class or event that will give your family something to look forward to this May. (featured photo credit: istock/HappyKids)
Classes for Kids
Healthy Kids in Hannah’s Kitchen
May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 4:30 PM
Join in-person or virtually for this hands-on cooking for ages 8-12; parent/guardian must register. Your child will learn how to cook with nutritious ingredients, how to read a recipe, kitchen safety tips, measuring techniques, knife skills, and more. For class links and more information, contact: Emily Ho, RDN. emily.ho@rwjbh.org. 973-926-7371
Cost: Free
Sponsoring Facility: Children’s Hospital of New Jersey Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group
KidsFit Parent Education
May 5 at 1 PM
Join registered dietitians to learn how to help your kids become courageous eaters with tips and tools from the KidsFit program. Register online or contact Kerri for more information: Kerri Likakis, MS, RDN. Kerri.Likakis@rwjbh.org.973-926-7371
Cost: Free
Virtual
Healthy Kids Cooking Class (in-person)
May 6 at 10:30 AM
Grab your apron and join Ms. Jenn in a hands-on cooking class at the LiveWell Center. Young chefs ages 4 and up are welcome to attend with an adult.
Cost: Free
LiveWell Center, 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown
Kids Snack Time
May 16 at 4 PM
Time for a snack! Grab your apron and join Ms. Jenn for a hands-on cooking class in our demonstration kitchen. Young chefs ages 4 and up are welcome to attend with an adult.
Cost: Free
LiveWell Center, 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown
My First Cooking Class in Hannah’s Kitchen
May 20 at 9:30 AM
Join us in-person or virtually for this hands-on cooking class for ages 4-7 with a parent/guardian/loved one present. In this fun and interactive class, even the pickiest eaters will learn to love their veggies!
Cost: Free
Online OR Rev. Dr. Ronald B. Christian Community Health and Wellness Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 208 Lyons Ave. Newark, NJ 07112
Taste Testers in Hannah’s Kitchen
May 20 at 11 AM
Join in-person or virtually for this mommy & me style healthy cooking class for ages 2-4 with a parent/grandparent/loved one. For class links and more information, contact: Emily Ho, RDN. emily.ho@rwjbh.org. 973-926-7371
Cost: Free
Sponsoring Facility: Children’s Hospital of New Jersey, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group
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