Cooking 'n' Baking Camp

Little Champs cooking camp is designed by renowned bay area chefs specialized in teaching culinary skills to young kids. Our structured curriculum will immerse young chefs in a world of culinary creativity and cultural discovery of regions across the globe. We carefully select fresh ingredients and take kids through the journey of making delicious dishes. Campers prepare and eat creative dishes each day and suddenly lunch becomes a delicious adventure. In addition to developing culinary skills, this camp involves teaching skills necessary for budding chefs such as food preparation, kitchen safety, food handling, and presentation. Your chef will learn critical life skills all while making new friends and having a blast!Bakers Bootcamp (2/19 - 2/23) - Bakers Boot Camp is a baking camp designed to give young bakers a gradual build of core skills to be confident bakers. Students may enter with any level of skill, and will leave with a working knowledge of important baking processes and confidence that only time and experience can give them. If perfecting the art of baking is your mission, join us for this camp! Culinary Passport (4/1 - 4/5) - Calling all young culinary explorers, we've prepared your passport to a world of taste sensations. Join us as we take your taste buds on a thrilling tour around the globe, savoring flavorful favorites from each country we visit. At Culinary Passport, we go beyond the kitchen – we offer an immersive experience that introduces children to the richness of cuisines and cultures worldwide. This camp is not just about cooking; it's about gaining important kitchen skills while fostering an appreciation for the diverse culinary landscapes across the planet. Junior Chef Bistro (4/8 - 4/12) - Welcome to Junior Chef Bistro, where young culinary enthusiasts embark on a delightful journey into the heart of bistro cuisine! Bistro cuisine, known for its casual charm and a blend of seasonal, regional flavors, is a celebration of time- honored favorites passed down through generations. Our Junior Chef Bistro camp is not just about creating delectable dishes; it's about crafting comfort in every bite. In this immersive course, young chefs will dive into the world of bistro classics. From hearty stews that warm the soul to rustic tarts bursting with flavor, and simple yet elegant desserts that captivate the senses, our Junior Chefs will learn the art of creating these timeless favorites. Taste the Map (6/3 -6/8) - Calling all chefs from across the globe! Take a culinary journey all around the world with the Chefs at Junior Chef Stars. Each day we will explore the culture and food of various countries from around the globe and you will learn important kitchen skills as we introduce them to the richness of the cuisines and cultures around the world. So, pack up those taste buds and register today! Bakers Boot Camp (6/10 - 6/14) - Bakers Boot Camp is a baking camp designed to give young bakers a gradual build of core skills to be confident bakers. Students may enter with any level of skill and will leave with a working knowledge of important baking processes and confidence that only time and experience can give them. If perfecting the art of baking is your mission, join us for this camp! California Cuisine (6/17 - 6/21) - This camp celebrates the sun-kissed cuisine of California and the host of delicious ingredients in season for Summer. With a focus on fresh flavors, hands-on techniques, and presentation you’ll work together to prepare exciting new recipes you can share with the whole family! Fantasy Foodies (7/8 - 7/12) - As a famous animated chef never fails to remind us: “Anyone can cook!”. Believe it or not, but anyone really can cook, and no, you don’t need a mouse under your chef hat to do the work for you, or a Panda with the secret-to-secret ingredient noodle soup. In this camp we will be exploring recipes and dishes from some of your favorite animated movies. No matter your experience, the recipes in this hands-on cooking camp are sure to bring magic to any kingdom. What’s For Brunch (7/22 - 7/26) - Sometimes we just want to eat Brunch for Dinner, or even Dessert. Well, If Brunch is your thing, or you just want your young aspiring Chef to perfect their skills at making the mornings easier, than don’t miss this camp. So don’t do all the hard work on Sunday mornings, let your Junior Chef teach you a thing or two about brunch! Junior Master Chef (7/29 - 8/2) - Pack up your knives and fire up the stove, you’re about to embark on a culinary adventure unlike any other! Junior Chef Stars presents its 5 Day Master Chef Junior Camp. This class series has been engineered by our culinary professionals to give you the experience of what is like being a bona fide culinary student in our kitchen classrooms. You’ll relish this 5-day experience as you learn from our chefs. So, if you can handle the heat, come join us for a cooking series you won’t soon forget. Carnival Sweets & Treats (8/5 - 8/9) - When the weather warms up, it’s carnival time. Going out to a carnival or circus is always a memorable trip and food definitely plays a part, so join us in the kitchen this summer and bring the carnival home with some state fair-inspired recipes. From sweet treats, baked goodies and a few fried delights, they're sure to make you smile — no ferris wheel required.