Cooking Camps Home / Camp & After School / Specialty Camps / Cooking Camps AM Sessions (9:00 am –12:00 pm): Little French Pastry Makers (JK–3rd Grade) Week 1 (June 15–June 18) Satisfy your sweet tooth and learn the art of French baking! In this hands-on camp, students will create classic French treats such as pastries, cookies, and other delectable desserts to take home and share with family. Campers will explore baking techniques, practice kitchen skills, and have fun working alongside friends while discovering the joy of French cuisine. No knowledge of French required. ALLERGY ALERT: Please note, the camp recipes contain gluten, dairy, nuts, and eggs. Middle School Bake Off (6th–8th Grade) Week 2 (June 22-25) Ready, set, bake! In this exciting, hands-on camp, students will step into the kitchen to mix, measure, and decorate their way to sweet success. Each day brings new baking challenges that test creativity, teamwork, and presentation skills- from cupcakes and cookies to show-stopping desserts. Campers will learn fundamental baking and decorating techniques while competing in friendly, “Bake-Off”-style games. It’s the perfect blend of fun, flavor, and a dash of friendly competition! Dumpling Days (4th–8th Grade) Week 4 (July 6-9) Get ready to roll, fold, and taste your way through a week of delicious fun! In this hands-on cooking camp, students will learn to make a variety of dumplings and other tasty treats. Campers will explore flavors from around the world while practicing kitchen skills, teamwork, and creativity. From mixing ingredients to shaping and sharing their creations, each day is a flavorful adventure filled with learning, laughter, and plenty of yum! Cookie Connoisseurs Jr. (JK–3rd Grade) Week 5 (July 13-16) It’s time to sweeten up your summer! During this week-long baking adventure, bakers will become cookie-making experts. They’ll mix, bake, and decorate a variety of delicious cookies, learning different baking techniques along the way. From classic chocolate chip to fun, creative designs, campers will have the chance to experiment with new flavors and decorations. Plus, they’ll get to enjoy their tasty creations each day! ALLERGY ALERT: Please note, the camp recipes contain gluten, dairy, nuts, and eggs. French Cuisine Jr. (JK–2nd Grade) Week 6 (July 20-23) Unleash the magic of cooking and baking with science in our fun-filled French Cuisine Camp! Your child will explore the chemistry behind creating delicious French recipes while mastering important skills like reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and following step-by-step cooking techniques. No French required- all recipes are in English. ALLERGY ALERT: Please note, the camp recipes contain gluten, dairy, nuts, and eggs. Creative Cooking Jr. (JK–3rd Grade) Week 7 (July 27-30) Get ready to cook up some fun in this hands-on cooking camp! Students will learn how to prepare a variety of simple, no-appliance recipes they can use in the future. From tasty snacks to creative meals, campers will explore new ingredients and cooking techniques while gaining confidence in the kitchen. This camp is perfect for young chefs looking to create delicious dishes safely and independently! ALLERGY ALERT: Please note, the camp recipes contain gluten, dairy, nuts, and eggs. HOPE’s Chocolate Factory (4th–8th Grade) Week 8 (August 3-6) Step into a world of sweetness and creativity! In this hands-on cooking camp, students will explore the art of working with chocolate as they melt, mix, and decorate their way through a variety of tasty treats. Campers will learn basic kitchen skills and food safety while making goodies like chocolate-dipped fruits, candies, and baked creations. With a dash of teamwork and a sprinkle of imagination, this camp is the perfect recipe for a fun (and delicious!) summer adventure! PM Sessions (1:00 pm–4:00 pm): French Pastry Pros (4th–8th Grade) Week 1 (June 15-18) Satisfy your sweet tooth and learn the art of French baking! In this hands-on camp, students will create classic French treats such as pastries, cookies, and other delectable desserts to take home and share with family. Campers will explore baking techniques, practice kitchen skills, and have fun working alongside friends while discovering the joy of French cuisine. No knowledge of French required. Baking Across Europe (JK–8th Grade) Week 4 (July 6-9) Pack your apron and passport because it’s time for a culinary adventure! In this delicious hands-on camp, students will travel across Europe through baking. Each day features a new country and its signature treats, like French pastries, Italian biscotti, or German pretzels. Campers will learn basic baking techniques, explore global flavors, and take home their creations to share. It’s a sweet blend of culture, creativity, and fun! ALLERGY ALERT: Please note, the camp recipes contain gluten, dairy, nuts, and eggs. Science of Sourdough (2nd–8th Grade Week 4 ( July 6-9) Get ready to mix, bubble, and bake your way through an exciting hands-on adventure! In this four-day camp, young chefs and curious scientists explore the delicious world of sourdough, from the microscopic magic of wild yeast to the chemistry that makes dough rise. Campers will create and care for their own sourdough starter, run simple kitchen-science experiments, and learn how temperature, time, and fermentation transform their creations. By the end of the week, bakers will bring home their very own active starter, recipe cards, and the confidence to continue experimenting in the kitchen. Perfect for kids who love science, baking, or simply getting their hands a little doughy! Cookie Connoisseurs (4th–8th Grade) Week 5 (July 13-16) It’s time to sweeten up your summer! During this week-long baking adventure, bakers will become cookie-making experts. They’ll mix, bake, and decorate a variety of delicious cookies, learning different baking techniques along the way. From classic chocolate chip to fun, creative designs, campers will have the chance to experiment with new flavors and decorations. Plus, they’ll get to enjoy their tasty creations each day! ALLERGY ALERT: Please note, the camp recipes contain gluten, dairy, nuts, and eggs. French Cuisine Chefs (3rd–8th Grade) Week 6 (July 20-23) Unleash the magic of cooking and baking with science in our fun-filled French Cuisine Camp! Your child will explore the chemistry behind creating delicious French recipes while mastering important skills like reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and following step-by-step cooking techniques. No French required- all recipes are in English. Creative cooking (4th–8th Grade) Week 7 (July 27-30) Get ready to cook up some fun in this hands-on cooking camp! Students will learn how to prepare a variety of simple recipes they can use in the future. From tasty snacks to creative meals, campers will explore new ingredients and cooking techniques while gaining confidence in the kitchen. This camp is perfect for young chefs looking to create delicious dishes safely and independently! ALLERGY ALERT: Please note, the camp recipes contain gluten, dairy, nuts, and eggs.
