Young Chefs: Introduction to Culinary Arts Week A

Introduction to Culinary Arts Camp

Designed for aspiring young chefs, our Introduction to Culinary Arts Camp gives campers ages 11–14 a hands-on taste of the culinary world. This engaging camp introduces foundational cooking skills while encouraging creativity, teamwork, and confidence in the kitchen.

Campers will learn essential techniques such as knife safety, measuring, basic food prep, cooking methods, and kitchen organization. Through guided instruction and interactive activities, they’ll prepare a variety of savory dishes and desserts while exploring flavor combinations, nutrition basics, and food presentation.

In a fun and supportive environment, students will work both independently and in small teams, gaining real-world culinary skills they can use at home and beyond. Whether they’re brand new to cooking or already love being in the kitchen, this camp helps young cooks build a strong culinary foundation while having a great time.

Camp Start Date: Monday July 6th through Friday July 10th

Drop Off: 9:00 am – 9:15 am                                                   
Morning Kitchen Session: 9:15 am – 12:00 pm                        
Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm                                                     
Afternoon Kitchen Session: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm                        
Pick Up: 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm 

Included in Fees: 

Chef Coat

Apron

Chef Hat

WHC Water Bottle

Camp Workbook

Required Tool Kit
Campers are required to provide their own tool kits for each day of camp – these kits can either be purchased for an additional fee at the time of registration or created out of items from your home kitchen. Building your own kit? Refer to the list at the end of this packet for which tool kit is required for which camp.

This camp has two(2) separate sessions which will run the same curriculum