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Culinary STEM: Edible Petri Dishes


Youth Enrichment / Culinary -
Winter/Spring 2026

Explore the microscopic world in this hands-on STEM class! Create edible Petri dishes, learn about microbes, and simulate bacteria shapes with tasty ingredients. Science, creativity, and snacks all in one!

Instructor

Charlene Bzdok


Char Bzdok is a licensed science teacher with 30+ years of experience helping children learn and expand their horizons. Specializing in Biology, Chemistry and Food Science, Char uses her experience to educate both adults and youth in creating and decorating many confections. Over the last 4 years, Char has been able to provide experiences through community education programs and has created unique programming in 31 school districts in Minnesota. Combining her passion of baking/cooking with her love and knowledge for science has been her key to success when working and inspiring kids! When Char is not working with her kids she loves to travel, hike, bake and spend time with her grandson.

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Big Woods Elementary : East Commons
Monday, Jan 12
2:15 - 4:15 PM

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Grades   1st - 4th

Price: $ 39 00
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St. Michael Elementary : Teacher's Lounge
Tuesday, Jan 13
2:15 - 4:15 PM

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Grades   1st - 4th

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Albertville Primary School : 100
Wednesday, Jan 14
2:00 - 4:00 PM

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Grades   K

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Fieldstone Elementary : East Commons
Thursday, Jan 15
2:15 - 4:15 PM

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Grades   1st - 4th

Price: $ 39 00