COOKING CAMP
Multiple Weeks Available
2nd -
6th
Full Day (9am – 4pm)
SUMMER CAMPS
COOKING CAMP
For campers going into 2nd through 6th grades.
Join us for our half day cooking camps- the best of both worlds. Spend half the day in the kitchen, and half the day sampling all that camp has to offer- swimming, sports and games, arts and crafts, and more!
Week 5: Calling all Chocolatiers! Join us as we transform our kitchen into a chocolate factory and whip up classic and unique chocolate treats, both savory and sweet. From white chocolate to dark chocolate, sprinkles to candies, we’ll use all of our favorite flavors to create beautiful creations. Grab a friend and bring your culinary creativity!
Week 6: Tasty Tales. It’s time to cook with our favorite books! Join us for a tasty culinary adventure inspired by our favorite storybooks. Your chefs will be excited to learn hands-on cooking techniques, try delicious and nutritious ingredients and read great books. Grab a friend and let’s get cooking!
Week 7: Baking 101. Learn to bake like the pros as we master techniques for handmade breads, pies, muffins, cookies & cupcakes! Each day we’ll learn a new baking skill from cutting butter and sugar to kneading dough. We’ll whip up both savory and sweet recipes to keep your chefs cheering!
Week 8: Culinary Travels. Calling all chefs! We’ve got your passport ready. Let’s take a world tour and enjoy flavorful favorites from each country we visit. From handmade pasta in Italy to dumplings in China, our recipes are going to be so delicious. Grab a friend, pack up your adventure bags and let’s get cooking!
Week 9: Baking Adventures. Calling all bakers! Are you ready to learn how to bake like the pros? Join us as we explore a variety of baking techniques from creating the perfect pie crust to drizzling a freshly made glaze. We’ll whip up a great line-up of sweet and savory recipes including handmade breads, delicious pies, scrumptious muffins and cookies. Grab a friend and let’s get baking!
Week 10- Cupcake and Cookie Bakery. Who loves cupcakes & cookies?! We do! Join us as we put a creative spin on these classics with our favorite sweet and savory recipes. From mac & cheese cupcakes to chocolate monster cookies, we’ll learn culinary techniques, master new skills, and enjoy creativity in the kitchen. Grab a friend and let’s get baking!
Our kids’ cooking camps are the perfect recipe for gaining kitchen confidence, learning essential cooking skills and making new friends.
Wondering about allergies? All of our ingredients are nut-free and vegetarian. We will be using gluten, dairy and eggs throughout the week.
Please note: This camp must enroll to minimum enrollment in order to run.This camp is presented with our program partner Taste Buds Kitchen.
At a Glance:
- 1:8 program specialized instructor ratio within each group
- Co-ed groupings
- Access to state-of-the art facilities and technology
- Summer at St. John’s counselor team to provide extra staffing where needed
- This exploration camp will have free swim daily as weather and schedule allow
- Click here to view our Summer 2024 Policies, including deposit and refund information
What to Pack in Your Backpack:
- Refillable water bottle
- Nut free lunch and snack
- Light layer as the A/C will be on in buildings
- Sunscreen – applied before coming and reapplied frequently
- Please label all belongings with a first and last name
Join us for Camp Open house on Saturday June 8, 2024. Our whole team will be on campus from 1-3pm to show you around, and answer any questions you may have.