Programs
DETAILS
Learn basic cooking skills including kitchen safety, hygiene, following a recipe, and preparing healthy meals! These therapeutic cooking and food-based activities are provided in a safe environment to promote a positive and fun experience with food. Participants will benefit from this program by gaining new skills to be used in everyday life. They will address motor, cognitive, and social skills. Participants will practice motor skills by cutting, mixing, and pouring ingredients. They will practice cognitive skills by following a recipe, paying attention to timing, and executive functioning skills related to independent living. They will practice social skills by communicating and connecting with their peers throughout class.
LOCATION
Children's Specialized Hospital - Mountainside
150 New Providence Rd
Mountainside, NJ 07092
Community Recreation Kitchen
GOALS
- Participants will demonstrate kitchen safety 75-100% of the time with min assist by the end of the 4-week session.
- Participants will demonstrate nutritional awareness 75-100% of the time with min assistance by the end of the 4-week session.
- Participants will demonstrate understanding of basic kitchen hygiene 75-100% of the time with min assist by the end of the session.
Note:
REQUIRED FORMS
Health Form
Screening Form
Media Release Form
PAYMENT
Our top priority is ensuring all children and young adults have access to recreational and leisure programs. If there are concerns with registration fees, please contact our staff as soon as possible to discuss some of our financial assistance options.
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING
Most days we will be working with messy materials such as flour, food coloring, and other ingredients. Participants should come wearing clothing that they do not mind getting messy. Participants may also bring their own water bottles if desired.
PARK & ENTER
Enter through the driveway to the right of the front of the hospital. Follow the driveway immediately to the left to park near the East Wing Security Entrance/Ambulance Entrance. Park and come inside for drop off. Class will be held in the Community Recreation Kitchen.
WHERE TO WATCH
This is a drop-off program; parents/guardians are able to wait in the hall, the lounge, or their cars if desired. If your child requires emergency medications, a caregiver is required to remain onsite at all times; staff do not administer medications under any circumstances.
WHAT IF WE MISS CLASS
Registration refunds are available up to 1 week before the start of each session. After this, any cancellations will result in a credit to your account, which can be used for future registration.
In the event that a class is cancelled by hospital staff, you will be notified by phone and/or email and you will be provided with a credit or a rescheduled class.
PHOTOS
You are welcome to take pictures of your child during classes. Please be mindful to take photos of your child only & ask permission to take photos of other participants.
QUESTIONS
For any questions about absences or refunds please check FAQs on our website. For additional questions, please contact our staff at activityconnection@childrens-specialized.org.
| Program Type | Social |
| Program Subcategory | Mountainside |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 2/21/2026 8:30 AM |
| Enrollment End Date | 3/14/2026 |
| Instructor(s) |
Liz Trembley
Liz, Keira, Brielle
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| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 3 |
| Maximum | 8 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 5 years Enforced - As of date 3/24/2026 |
| Maximum | 8 years Enforced - As of date 3/24/2026 |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening Rec | -None- | $100.00 | |
| Evening Rec | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $100.00 | ||
| CSH Benefit Fund | -None- |
CSH Benefit Fund
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$0.00 |
| CSH Benefit Fund | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Membership Restrictions |
CSH Benefit Fund
|
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| Amount | $0.00 | ||
| Add On Fee | Residency Restriction |
Amount |
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| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | Tuesday | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | CSH-Mountainside |
| Tuesday - 03/24/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 5:30 PM | |||
| End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
| Location | CSH-Mountainside | |||
| 03/31/2026 | Tuesday | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | CSH-Mountainside |
| Tuesday - 03/31/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 5:30 PM | |||
| End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
| Location | CSH-Mountainside | |||
| 04/07/2026 | Tuesday | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | CSH-Mountainside |
| Tuesday - 04/07/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 5:30 PM | |||
| End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
| Location | CSH-Mountainside | |||
| 04/14/2026 | Tuesday | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | CSH-Mountainside |
| Tuesday - 04/14/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 5:30 PM | |||
| End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
| Location | CSH-Mountainside | |||