YMCA Anthony Bowen Demonstration Kitchen
About
Community Demonstration Kitchen in Shaw
The YMCA Anthony Bowen Demonstration Kitchen is a 500 square foot teaching kitchen at the Shaw branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, used for cooking instruction, nutrition education, and community workshops including a recurring kids series.
Kids Programs
Highlights include:
- Kids in the Kitchen - a multi-week series combining hands-on cooking with nutrition education, offered free to SNAP-eligible families
- Childrens activity and class events run by the demonstration kitchen
- Annual child nutrition fair partnerships hosted in the same kitchen
What's Included
- 8-15 seat capacity for small-group instruction
- LCD screens displaying meal prep close-ups for clear viewing
- Chef-led demonstration and interactive participation
- Programs typically run 2-3 hours
Experience
A community-oriented kitchen rather than a private culinary school: focus is on practical home-cooking skills, nutrition basics, and food access. Best fit for families looking for free or low-cost cooking exposure, plus community workshops and pop-up class series.