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 while making new friends and having a blast!
World Fair Foodies (Apr 7 - Apr 11): Everyone knows the best part of visiting your local fair is the food! In this exciting camp, we’ll take stops all around the globe and put our own twist on local favorite street fair foods. From our most familiar fairs here in America to Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival, Brazil’s Carnival and many others, we’ll explore each fair’s unique food traditions!
Swing to Spring (Apr 14 - Apr 18): Join us for this Springtime-themed culinary camp, where each day we'll explore a different theme celebrating all the things we love about the season! From Brunch favorites to homemade baked goods, backyard picnics, perfect pies, teatime treats, and the freshest seasonal ingredients, you're sure to experience all the springtime vibes. We’ll also dive into savory dishes made with seasonal vegetables and sweet creations using the fruits of the season, ensuring a fun, flavorful experience packed with the tastes of spring!
Bakers Boot Camp (Jun 9 - Jun 13): 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!
Gourmet Garden (Jun 23 - Jun 27): Welcome to Gourmet Garden, where junior chefs dig into the delicious world of farm-to-table cooking! This camp offers a hands-on experience that connects the journey of fresh ingredients from the garden to the table. Discover the joy of cooking with farm-fresh ingredients. Each day, kids will prepare and cook a variety of dishes using vegetables, fruits, and herbs sourced from nearby farms. Join us at Gourmet Garden for the perfect blend of learning and fun, where kids become chefs while creating delicious, healthy meals!
What’s for Brunch? (Jul 7 - Jul 11): 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 (Jul 21 - Jul 25): 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.
Culinary Passport (Jul 28 - Aug 1): 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. 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. Our camp features a delightful blend of both savory and sweet recipes, ensuring that young chefs not only expand their palates but also enhance their culinary repertoire. Pack up those taste buds and register today to join us on this exciting journey!
Wok and Roll (Aug 4 - Aug 8): Welcome to Wok and Roll, where junior chefs embark on an exciting journey through the vibrant world of Asian cuisine! This camp is all about hands-on fun, tasty creations, and discovering the rich flavors of Asia. Explore the diverse culinary traditions of Asia, from Chinese stir-fries and Japanese sushi to Thai noodles. Each day features a different country and its signature dishes. It's the perfect way for kids to explore new flavors, make new friends, and roll into a summer of culinary adventure!
Art of European Baking (Aug 11 - Aug 15): Spend five days with our culinary instructors exploring regional baked treats from all around Europe. Whether served savory or sweet, puffed up or rolled out, these internationally inspired, flavorful treats are sure to become a crowd pleaser or favorite go-to. So come join us for a delicious journey around Europe tasting all kinds of yummy baked goods and learn all about the techniques, ingredients and recipes to step up your baking game.
