We are thrilled to be able to offer our Summer Program again this year! We have made some changes to the format, and each week will have all new recipes. Summer cooking is perfect for ages 10+ and is weekly from 10am-2pm. This year tweens and teens will not only be cooking tons of dishes, but will learn about running their own restaurant and on Fridays will be cooking, serving family/friends for a meal!
Depending upon the camp selected, you can expect your child to learn some or all of the following in our hands-on classes:
1. How to be safe in the kitchen, including hand and workspace sanitizing, proper food handling, including how to wash food; knife safety;
2. How to read and follow a recipe;
3. How to arrange the kitchen workplace so that all the items needed for the recipe are located and placed nearby (mise en place);
4. How to accurately measure ingredients using measuring cups, measuring spoons, and kitchen scales;
5. How to bake/roast, stew/braise, stir-fry, make sauces;
6. The difference between whole and processed foods and how each affects health;
7. The importance of sustainability and eating what is in season;
8. How to reuse or repurpose ingredients already on hand; and
9. How to clean up the kitchen.
10. At the end of the week on Fridays, campers will be tasked with running their own 'restaurant' creating a menu, cooking, serving friends/family and cleaning up. (1-2 guests permitted)
AGES
Camp is appropriate for kids ages 10 and above. In order to ensure the maximum benefit for all children, your child must be capable of following directions and cooperating with others in the class.
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