ACE Culinary Wonders- Cooking and Baking

Explore Culinary Wonders at Little Scholar ACE Summer Camp!

Note : Email us to add Lunch + 2 snacks 

Weekly Themes & Exciting Learning Adventures:

Week 1: Superhero Snacks

Theme: Dive into the world of superheroes, creating dishes that might be favorites of famous caped crusaders!

• Skills Developed: Safety and Hygiene, Basic Cooking Techniques
• Knowledge Gained: Using kitchen tools safely, maintaining cleanliness.
• Recipes: Heroic Mini Quiches, Power Pita Pockets, Mighty Yogurt Parfaits, Energy Balls, Rainbow Fruit Tart 

Week 2: Magical Mornings with Harry Potter

• Theme: Breakfast recipes inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter.
• Skills Developed: Cultural Food Differences, Specialty Cooking Techniques
• Knowledge Gained: The cultural significance of breakfasts and their preparations.
• Recipes: Hogwarts-Style French Crepes, Hogsmeade Scones, Azkaban Breakfast Tacos, Rice Balls of Fire, Fairy Bread from the Leaky Cauldron

Week 3:  Baking Jurassic Feast

• Theme: A prehistoric adventure through time, crafting dishes that dinosaurs would envy.
• Skills Developed: Baking Techniques- Measuring, cake batter making frosting, piping 
• Knowledge Gained: Different cakes, cookies  using an oven safely. 
• Recipes:  Lava Flow Muffins, Dinosaur Nest Cookies, Pterodactyl Wings Flat , Jurassic Jungle Loaf and Triassic Tree Cupcakes

Week 4: Pasta Builders Lab

• Theme: Dive into the world of engineering with pasta! This week, our young chefs will learn about the structure and design of pasta and how to make various types from scratch.
• Skills Developed:
1. Pasta Making: Children will get hands-on experience mixing, rolling, and shaping their own pasta.
2. Cooking Techniques: They will learn how to cook pasta perfectly and prepare simple, tasty sauces to accompany their creations.
• Knowledge Gained: Understanding the science behind gluten formation in pasta dough and the importance of cooking times for different pasta shapes.
• Recipes: Handmade Spaghetti, Colorful Farfalle, Stuffed Ravioli, Tortellini in Broth, and Fettuccine Alfredo.

         Week 5: Bakers in Space

• Theme: Embark on a cosmic baking adventure! This week is all about baking treats that are out of this world, inspired by space shapes and stories.
• Skills Developed:

1. Baking Fundamentals: Kids will learn the basics of baking including mixing, kneading, proofing, and baking.
2. Creative Decorating: Each child will decorate their baked goods with a space theme using a variety of edible decorations.

• Knowledge Gained: The role of different ingredients in baking, such as how yeast works to make bread rise and why precise measurements are crucial.
• Recipes: Galaxy Cupcakes, Meteorite Cookies, Alien Head Pizzas, Rocket Ship Cakes, and Starry Night Pies.

      Week 6: Snack Science Lab

• Theme: Explore the science behind snacks! This week combines fun scientific principles with snack making, allowing kids to see the reactions of ingredients firsthand.
• Skills Developed:

1. Experimental Cooking: Learning how ingredients interact, like how baking soda activates in cookies.
2. Healthy Snack Preparation: Making snacks that are not only tasty but also good for you.

• Knowledge Gained: Nutritional values of various snack ingredients and the chemistry of cooking.
• Recipes: Edible Slime Dip, Volcano Nachos (with baking soda and vinegar for the eruption), Power Protein Balls, Crispy Veggie Chips, and Fizzy Fruit Drinks.

      Week 7: Street Food Festival

• Theme: Take a culinary tour of global street foods, exploring the vibrant flavors that line the streets of the world's cities.
• Skills Developed:

1. Diverse Cooking Techniques: From grilling to deep-frying, kids will get a taste of how different cultures prepare street food.
2. Flavor Pairing: Understanding how to combine spices and ingredients to create delicious, balanced dishes.

• Knowledge Gained: Cultural significance of street food and how it reflects the community’s lifestyle and values.
• Recipes: American Mini Corn Dogs, Indian Pav Bhaji, Mexican Elotes, Thai Mango Sticky Rice, and Japanese Takoyaki.

       Week 8: Culinary Celebration - Carnival of Foods

• Theme: A festive ending to our summer cooking series, featuring a carnival theme where every child is a star chef!
• Skills Developed: Event Planning and Execution, Advanced Decoration Techniques
• Knowledge Gained: Organizing and timing multiple dishes, creatively presenting food.
• Recipes: Mini Festival Meatloaves, Fancy Mashed Potato Rides, Decorative Salad Wheels, Cupcake Decorating Booth, Sparkling Fruit Punch Show

Why Little Scholar ACE?

• Hands-On Learning: Kids actively participate in every step of cooking, ensuring a fully immersive experience.
• Skill Building: Enhances fine motor skills, introduces basic math through measuring, and teaches scientific principles through cooking processes.
• Creativity and Confidence: Each themed week brings new recipes and challenges, encouraging kids to express themselves and build confidence.
• Cultural Appreciation: Our global culinary tour introduces children to the richness of world cultures, promoting understanding and appreciation.

Join Our Culinary Adventure!

Don’t miss out on this summer’s tastiest learning experience. Register now for any week or the entire series at Little Scholar ACE Summer Camp. Each week is a standalone adventure, so pick your favorite themes or come for them all!

Secure your spot today and watch your little chef cook up a storm in the kitchen!