Summer Nourish Events + Youth Workshops
Free Youth Workshops + Family Food Drives
About the Program
Nourish & Create is a youth culinary and STEAM-based enrichment program blending hands-on cooking with cultural storytelling, food science, and wellness. Hosted by Amalia’s Island Kitchen at Simpson Park, it supports children ages 6–16 with the tools to cook, learn, and thrive.
Youth Enrichment Program (Ages 6–16)
Dates: Saturdays, June 7 – July 26, 2025
Times:
• Junior Creators (Ages 6–10): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Youth Innovators (Ages 11–16): 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Registration Fee
This program is free to families thanks to our community sponsors. A one-time $25 registration fee per child helps cover materials like aprons, journals, and wellness kits.
No child will be turned away due to financial need. Scholarships and fee waivers available.
Workshops Include:
- Healthy Eating & Culinary Wellness
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Activities
- Movement, Mindfulness, and Creative Arts
Family Nourish Box Drive-Thru Events
Dates:
• Sunday, June 9, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Sunday, June 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Sunday, July 7, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Sunday, July 21, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
Simpson Park Community Center, Lakeland, FL
About Nourish Box:
Our Nourish Boxes are packed with fresh produce, pantry staples, and meal inspiration to help families cook healthy meals at home — promoting wellness and food security across our community.
Sponsor This Program
Help us nourish the next generation! We’re seeking sponsors to help provide food kits, supplies, and scholarships for local youth.
Sponsor Levels:
- $100 – Sponsor 1 child for 6 weeks
- $250 – Sponsor 2 youth + wellness kits
- $500 – Sponsor 5 youth with full materials
All sponsors will be recognized at our closing showcase and on our social media.
Email us to become a sponsor: admin@amaliasislandkitchen.com
To register or volunteer:
Call: 863-343-6877
Email: admin@amaliasislandkitchen.com