Cooking Camps

Mini & Day Camp for Adventurers & Explorers 

• A specialty camp experience designed especially for Adventurers (K-2nd), and Explorers (3rd-5th). 
• Participants are grouped by age for learning with their peers at just the right level. 
• Register for AM or PM for a half day option.

• New this year as requested by you:  EVERY week can be a full week day camp.   Register for AM and PM each day for a full week option (except where specified). 

Adventures & Explorer Dates & Themes: 

June 7-11 
The ABC's of Baking: Discover the ABC’s and 123’s behind the science of baking.  With common and healthy ingredients, these appetizers, breads and casseroles mix up in a jiffy and will fill the house with alluring aromas as they bake. With only 5-10 ingredients, 20 minute or less prep, and a bake time of 30 minutes or less you will be the family hero with these soon-to-be favorites. 

June 14-18 **
A Brunch of Fun: Bountiful breakfasts, lazy lunches, and yummy combinations of both are what you can expect to cook up this week.  These recipes are sure to end up as weekend favorites!

June 21-15
Pasta, Pizza, & Pastry Palooza I : A culinary celebration not to be missed!  Campers of all ages will party down with all things pasta, pizza, and pastries, need we say more?  Mangia!    

June 28-July 2
Sweet, Creamy, & Dreamy: Campers of all ages will explore all things sweet, savory, and yummy! This week is a dessert lovers delight with a twist...the recipes are actually healthy!  Be prepared for some pretty sneaky recipes which will make your taste buds (and mom) happy.

July 19-23 **     
America by Food: American cuisine can be summed up in two words:  “regional” and “diverse”.  Get ready your taste buds ready to travel from north to south and east to west. We are hitting the highway for a classic American road trip! We will travel through regional cultures to discover the classic foods Americans love to cook and eat. Come celebrate red, white, and blue!

July 26-30      
Fabulous Flavors: Food is full of bright accents that come from a variety of flavors resulting from combinations of herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables, and condiments.  This week we will experiment with different ingredients to discover the science behind complimentary flavors and how they enhance recipes

August 2-6 **    
The Envelope Please, Cooking En Papillotte: En Papillote (French: “in parchment”) is a method of cooking in which the food is put into a folded pouch or parcel and then baked. Yes, even the youngest of cooks can use this method of cooking!  It’s a classic technique which is fast, easy, and healthy!  Good and tasty things do come in small packages!  

** Offered at both CC & BLAC locations.
** BLAC location is AM only and has no before/after camp options. 

Camp Schedule: Monday-Friday

• Before Camp: 7:30-8:45am
• AM half day:  9am-Noon
• Lunch Bunch: Noon-12:55 (for full day campers)
• PM half day:  1-4pm
• Full day: 9am- 4pm (register for both AM & PM)
• After Camp: 4:15 - 5:30pm

Age groups are based on the grade your child completed during the 2009/2010 school year. 

Camp Cost: Early Bird Rate (register by May 1st)

• Before Camp: $20/week
• AM half day: $30/day OR $150/week
• PM half day: $30/day OR $150/week
• Full day: $60/day OR $300/week
• After Camp: $20/week

Cost includes a t-shirt, a chef hat, all materials, food, and recipes.  NO registration fees this year!

Camp Cost: Regular Rate (after May 1st)

• Before Camp: $25/week
• AM half day: $38/day OR $190/week
• PM half day: $38/day OR $190/week
• Full day: $76/day OR $380/week
• After Camp: $25/week