Cooking Classes

Healthy Snacks and Meals Kids Can Make From Fruit Salad, Guacamole and Salsa to Salmon Burgers, Veggie Burgers and Miso Soup. Kids will learn easy, HEALTHY snacks and meals they can prepare alone or with minimal adult supervision.  Delicious dessert lessons will be included like Almond Coconut Balls, Smoothies, and Granola. (nut-free is also available)

Melissa has worked with all age groups. She has taught cooking classes for the virtual Y (YMCA) after-school program. She has also worked with kids from New York Cares. Her classes are interactive, fun, and unintimidating. Kids will be going home repeating the recipes they have learned in class.

Self-Esteem and Body Image Workshops

Melissa’s work with women and girls around self-esteem and body image is unique. She recognizes and validates the reality of how difficult it can be to build genuine confidence and also to stick up for ourselves. It’s easier said than done, and her

Genital Herpes and STD’s

In health class we often don’t learn that genital herpes can be spread even if we use condoms and even if the person we are with has no visible symptoms. 20% to 25% of the population is infected with genital herpes. We need to equip our teens with real knowledge so that they can make educated, confident decisions about their choices around sex. This program will give the facts, and help teens to be prepared to make decisions in real life situations.

Curriculum

Melissa can work with your school or organization to write curriculum for programs.

If you have an idea or need for your school or kids program that you don’t see here, please contact Melissa about developing a program to suit your unique needs.

Please contact Melissa for fees and scheduling. 917-689-6530 melissa@myheartdances.com