Located inside the Great Lakes Mall, Young Chefs Academy teaches kids through their early teens about the joys of cooking and baking. Students learn all about measuring, different kinds of ingredients and the science of cooking, as well as supplemental information pertaining to the lesson, all in a safe environment where kids are free to experiment. It offers birthday parties, cooking classes for kids ages 3 and up and summer camps. Activities for school field trips and Scout troops also are available.