OAK PARK - day off school camps

Children will prepare their own lunch and dessert each day. However, you are also welcome to send a nut-free lunch from home if you prefer. Cooking together inspires kids to explore new foods, but we certainly want to ensure no one goes hungry.

HALLOWEEN PARTY CAMP 10/25
Oct
25

HALLOWEEN PARTY CAMP 10/25

IT’S A HALLOWEEN PARTY

In the morning, campers make their own lunch! Ghost pizzas are super spooky. that dough alone is enough to give campers the creeps… gooooey.

In the afternoon the students will bake and decorate their own MONSTER CUPCAKES. It’s so much fun working with fondant and frosting to make eyeballs, fangs and funny faces.

They love bringing a sample home for you to taste.

The day is packed with fun activities, including games, crafts, and free playtime. If the weather cooperates, we'll head to the local park after lunch for some outdoor time.

It's a day full of creativity, cooking and play.

AGES 5-11
$110/ DAY
before care optional

SCHEDULE:
8-9am - Early drop off (please choose this option at registration $10)
9am - Welcome! Get settled in and meet new friends, games, crafts
9:30am - Prepare first recipe/ lunch
11am-1pm - Lunchtime, games, crafts, possible walk to local park (weather dependent)
1pm - Prepare second recipe/ snack
2:30pm - Finish crafts and clean up!
3pm - see you soon!

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day off camp 11/5 - voting day!
Nov
5

day off camp 11/5 - voting day!

IT’S THE BIG DAY!

We’re celebrating our country with some ALL AMERICAN favorites.

In the morning, campers make their own lunch: TATER TOT CASSEROLE! The kids love this blend of potatoes, peas + corn … and even mushrooms. :) It’s one of their favorite recipes in our summer camp.

In the afternoon the students will make a classic dessert, APPLE PIE. We’ll try our hand at a lattice top! Ohh la la!

The day is packed with fun activities, including games, crafts, and free playtime. If the weather cooperates, we'll head to the local park after lunch for some outdoor time.

It's a day full of creativity, cooking and play.

AGES 5-11
$110/ DAY
before care optional

SCHEDULE:
8-9am - Early drop off (please choose this option at registration $10)
9am - Welcome! Get settled in and meet new friends, games, crafts
9:30am - Prepare first recipe/ lunch
11am-1pm - Lunchtime, games, crafts, possible walk to local park (weather dependent)
1pm - Prepare second recipe/ snack
2:30pm - Finish crafts and clean up!
3pm - see you soon!

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day off camp  - 11/7
Nov
7

day off camp - 11/7

LET’S PLAY RESTAURANT!

In the morning, campers make their own lunch: SHEET PAN LASAGNA!

It’s a new recipe for is and we know kids will love layering noodles with cheese, sauce and toppings… like nachos. :)

In the afternoon the students will make our delicious APPLE CIDER DONUTS. yum!

We are offering camps both 11/7 + 11/8.
SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH CAMP.

The day is packed with fun activities, including games, crafts, and free playtime. If the weather cooperates, we'll head to the local park after lunch for some outdoor time.

It's a day full of creativity, cooking and play.

AGES 5-11
$110/ DAY
before care optional

SCHEDULE:
8-9am - Early drop off (please choose this option at registration $10)
9am - Welcome! Get settled in and meet new friends, games, crafts
9:30am - Prepare first recipe/ lunch
11am-1pm - Lunchtime, games, crafts, possible walk to local park (weather dependent)
1pm - Prepare second recipe/ snack
2:30pm - Finish crafts and clean up!
3pm - see you soon!

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day off camp - 11/8
Nov
8

day off camp - 11/8

LET’S PLAY RESTAURANT!

In the morning, campers make their own lunch: BLACK BEAN + CHEESE EMPANADAS with fresh salsa.

Kids love making the dough by hand and shaping their cheesy empanadas.

In the afternoon the students will make a new favorite: Cinnamon Roll Crumbl Cookies.

We are offering camps both 11/7 + 11/8.
SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH CAMP.

The day is packed with fun activities, including games, crafts, and free playtime. If the weather cooperates, we'll head to the local park after lunch for some outdoor time.

It's a day full of creativity, cooking and play.

AGES 5-11
$110/ DAY
before care optional

SCHEDULE:
8-9am - Early drop off (please choose this option at registration $10)
9am - Welcome! Get settled in and meet new friends, games, crafts
9:30am - Prepare first recipe/ lunch
11am-1pm - Lunchtime, games, crafts, possible walk to local park (weather dependent)
1pm - Prepare second recipe/ snack
2:30pm - Finish crafts and clean up!
3pm - see you soon!

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day off camp 10/15
Oct
15

day off camp 10/15

FALL IS HERE!!

In the morning, campers make their own lunch out of beautiful FALL veggies. Carrots, potatoes, butternut squash and warm spices make up this Harvest Curry.

In the afternoon the students will make a classic dessert, APPLE CIDER DONUTS. Kids will love measuring and mixing their own donut batter for these baked treats.

The day is packed with fun activities, including games, crafts, and free playtime. If the weather cooperates, we'll head to the local park after lunch for some outdoor time.

It's a day full of creativity, cooking and play.

AGES 5-11
$110/ DAY
before care optional

SCHEDULE:
8-9am - Early drop off (please choose this option at registration $10)
9am - Welcome! Get settled in and meet new friends, games, crafts
9:30am - Prepare first recipe/ lunch
11am-1pm - Lunchtime, games, crafts, possible walk to local park (weather dependent)
1pm - Prepare second recipe/ snack
2:30pm - Finish crafts and clean up!
3pm - see you soon!

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indigenous peoples’ day 10/14
Oct
14

indigenous peoples’ day 10/14

We're honoring Indigenous People and their food ways in this day of COOKING + CRAFTING for kids. Our morning cooking adventure is making Blue Corn Cakes and Black Bean and Corn Hash for lunch. Young chefs will grind their own corn and chop up veggies for this delicious dish.

After lunch, kids will make Pumpkin Muffins. They love exploring the warm spices of Fall for this dessert.

The day is packed with fun activities, including games, crafts, and free playtime. If the weather cooperates, we'll head to the local park after lunch for some outdoor time.

It's a day full of creativity, cooking and play.

AGES 5-11
$110/ DAY
before care optional

SCHEDULE:
8-9am - Early drop off (please choose this option at registration $10)
9am - Welcome! Get settled in and meet new friends, games, crafts
9:30am - Prepare first recipe/ lunch
11am-1pm - Lunchtime, games, crafts, possible walk to local park (weather dependent)
1pm - Prepare second recipe/ snack
2:30pm - Finish crafts and clean up!
3pm - see you soon!

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1/2 day camp - st. luke’s 10/11
Oct
11

1/2 day camp - st. luke’s 10/11

It’s a 1/2 day of school! Let’s spend the afternoon in the kitchen. :)

Drop kiddos off for a fun pizza lunch and after that we’ll cook up a delicious dessert.

10/11 - CINNAMON SUGAR APPLE CAKE
We’ll start cooking around 1pm - so take your time if you are eating lunch elsewhere.

AGES 5-11
$60/ 1/2 DAY

SCHEDULE:
11:45 - 1pm PIZZA LUNCH + DROP OFF
1pm - Prepare dessert
2:30pm - Finish crafts and clean up!
3pm - see you soon!

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1/2 day camp - st. luke’s 10/10
Oct
10

1/2 day camp - st. luke’s 10/10

It’s a 1/2 day of school! Let’s spend the afternoon in the kitchen. :)

Drop kiddos off for a fun pizza lunch and after that we’ll cook up a delicious dessert.

10/10 APPLE CIDER DONUTS!
We’ll start cooking around 1pm - so take your time if you are eating lunch elsewhere.

AGES 5-11
$60/ 1/2 DAY

SCHEDULE:
11:45 - 1pm PIZZA LUNCH + DROP OFF
1pm - Prepare dessert
2:30pm - Finish crafts and clean up!
3pm - see you soon!

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welcome fall! 10/3 cooking camp
Oct
3

welcome fall! 10/3 cooking camp

We're welcoming FALL in this day of COOKING + CRAFTING for kids. Our morning cooking is making homemade Challah (braided bread) and Veggie Soup.

After a delicious lunch, kids will make Apple Crumble - a Schoolhouse favorite. They love peeling and chopping apples for this delicious dessert.

The day is packed with fun activities, including games, crafts, and free playtime. If the weather cooperates, we'll head to the local park after lunch for some outdoor time.

It's a day full of creativity, cooking and play.

AGES 5-11
$110/ DAY
before care optional

SCHEDULE:
8-9am - Early drop off (please choose this option at registration $10)
9am - Welcome! Get settled in and meet new friends, games, crafts
9:30am - Prepare first recipe/ lunch
11am-1pm - Lunchtime, games, crafts, possible walk to local park (weather dependent)
1pm - Prepare second recipe/ snack
2:30pm - Finish crafts and clean up!
3pm - see you soon!

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welcome fall! 9/27 cooking camp
Sep
27

welcome fall! 9/27 cooking camp

We're welcoming FALL in this day of COOKING + CRAFTING for kids. Our morning cooking adventure is making Butternut Mac n Cheese for lunch. Young chefs will chop veggies and whip up a homemade sauce for our cheesy pasta dish.

After a delicious lunch, kids will make Apple Crumble - a Schoolhouse favorite. They love peeling and chopping apples for this delicious dessert.

The day is packed with fun activities, including games, crafts, and free playtime. If the weather cooperates, we'll head to the local park after lunch for some outdoor time.

It's a day full of creativity, cooking and play.

AGES 5-11
$110/ DAY
before care optional

SCHEDULE:
8-9am - Early drop off (please choose this option at registration $10)
9am - Welcome! Get settled in and meet new friends, games, crafts
9:30am - Prepare first recipe/ lunch
11am-1pm - Lunchtime, games, crafts, possible walk to local park (weather dependent)
1pm - Prepare second recipe/ snack
2:30pm - Finish crafts and clean up!
3pm - see you soon!

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jan 15 - mlk cooking camp - day of service.
Jan
15

jan 15 - mlk cooking camp - day of service.

In this day off camp we'll explore honor Dr. King's invitation to each of us to create positive impact within our community.

We'll be making lunch in the morning: Minestrone Soup + Focaccia and in the afternoon we'll bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies and create CARE PACKAGES for our community's unhoused population that will include warm socks, artwork and cards made by the campers and, of course, some of their delicious cookies.
This will be our very last camp at the River Forest location and we’ll all be so happy to celebrate our time together with a beautiful day of cooking!

AGES 5-11
$100/ FULL DAY

9AM - 3PM

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sept 25 day off cOOKING CAMP - MOONCAKES! AM + PM CAMPS.
Sep
25

sept 25 day off cOOKING CAMP - MOONCAKES! AM + PM CAMPS.

Young chefs will love learning about the Equinox as we prepare traditional Chinese Mooncakes (with a non-traditional Chocolate Brownie filling), and we’ll taste traditional style mooncakes, too! Come celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival with crafts, cooking and tastings!

- this is a day off for D90 students

AM CAMP - 9AM - 11:30AM
PM CAMP - 12:30PM - 3PM
$50/ CHILD
AGES 5- 11


We can accommodate most food allergies with advance notice.

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