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Signature academies

Programs & Levels

More than baking. Students cook, bake, build, engineer, experiment, design, and lead — growing through five progressive, hands-on levels. Every student earns an official Munch & Co. apron.

Five levels — every MUNCH × line in every class

Every class is one combined project: cooking, baking, building, engineering, food science, design, media, business, and leadership together. Levels progress from first knife skills and simple builds to running a real venture — Chef Brigade students work toward ServSafe Food Handler certification, and Culinary Leadership Academy students work toward ServSafe Manager certification. Each level carries its phase in The Becoming System™ — BEGIN. FOCUS. BUILD. DISCIPLINE. CREATE. LEAD. BECOMING.

Mini Chef

Ages 3½–6 (potty trained)
BEGIN.

A gentle first door into making — simple cooking, building, sorting, and sensory discovery through stories and play.

Days:
Wednesday
Time:
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Frequency:
Weekly

What students gain

  • Confidence & curiosity
  • Creativity through food and building
  • Communication
  • Fine motor & daily living skills

Registration gift: Official MUNCH & CO. Apron

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Everyday Chef

Ages 7–9
FOCUS.

Kitchen fundamentals plus hands-on building, simple food science, and creative projects that turn ideas into real results.

Days:
Tuesday & Wednesday
Time:
Tue 9:00 – 10:20 AM · Wed 10:15 – 11:35 AM
Frequency:
Choose section A or B

What students gain

  • Kitchen & baking fundamentals
  • Food science & experiments
  • Building, making & measuring
  • Nutrition, teamwork & responsibility

Registration gift: Official MUNCH & CO. Apron

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Skill Builder Chef

Ages 10–12
BUILD.DISCIPLINE.

Advanced technique meets engineering and design — students cook, bake, build, test, and solve bigger challenges.

Days:
Tuesday & Wednesday
Time:
Tue 10:50 AM – 12:20 PM · Wed 12:05 – 1:35 PM
Frequency:
Choose section A or B

What students gain

  • Advanced cooking & baking technique
  • Engineering & design challenges
  • Food science, testing & iteration
  • Critical thinking, planning & collaboration

Registration gift: Official MUNCH & CO. Apron

Register for Skill Builder Chef

Chef Brigade

Ages 13–15
CREATE.

Students run real events end to end — menu, build-out, media, service, and mentoring — while working toward ServSafe Food Handler certification.

Days:
Tuesday & Wednesday
Time:
Tue 12:50 – 2:20 PM · Wed 2:05 – 3:35 PM
Frequency:
Choose session 1 or 2

What students gain

  • ServSafe Food Handler certification track
  • Leadership & teamwork
  • Event design, builds & execution
  • Media, storytelling & presentation
  • Service & community impact

Registration gift: Official MUNCH & CO. Apron

Register for Chef Brigade

Culinary Leadership Academy

Ages 14–18
LEAD.BECOMING.

Design, launch, and run real ventures — product development, branding, media, finance, and leadership — while working toward ServSafe Manager certification.

Days:
Thursday
Time:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Frequency:
Weekly 4-hour immersion

What students gain

  • ServSafe Manager certification track
  • Product development & prototyping
  • Entrepreneurship & pitching
  • Branding, marketing & media production
  • Financial literacy & project management
  • Leadership & innovation

Registration gift: Official MUNCH & CO. Apron

Register for Culinary Leadership Academy

Tuition & funding

Step Up For Students EMA

MUNCH & CO. is a direct provider for Step Up For Students. After you register, submit your reimbursement or direct-pay request through your Step Up For Students EMA account and select MUNCH & CO. as the provider. We will confirm your child's spot as soon as funding is submitted.

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