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.
Valentine Camp
Join us for a fun-filled Valentine's Day camp, where sweet vibes and festive fun await!
For lunch, the kids will create their own heart-shaped pizzas, customizing each one to their heart's delight. In the afternoon, they'll make delicious red velvet donuts topped with Valentine sprinkles—our special treat!
Between cooking and cleaning (with love, of course!), we'll keep the fun going with games and soothing crafts.
NOTE: Our red velvet donuts are made without red food dye! We will use beet powder for extra coloring pizazz.
$110
9am-3pm
early drop-off possible!
Valentine Camp
Join us for a fun-filled Valentine's Day camp, where sweet vibes and festive fun await!
For lunch, the kids will create their own heart-shaped pizzas, customizing each one to their heart's delight. In the afternoon, they'll make delicious red velvet donuts topped with Valentine sprinkles—our special treat!
Between cooking and cleaning (with love, of course!), we'll keep the fun going with games and soothing crafts.
NOTE: Our red velvet donuts are made without red food dye! We will use beet powder for extra coloring pizazz.
$110
9am-3pm
early drop-off possible!
Presidents' Day Camp
Some presidents loved cooking! They say that Dwight Eisenhower popularized a method for grilling steaks directly on the coals. Jimmy Carter, a good country cook, has a fluffy peanut butter dessert named after him, the Jimmy Carter Delight. Abraham Lincoln was known to put on an apron, too!
So for our camp, we will make a brunch lunch with John F. Kennedy's Buttermilk Waffles and Scrambled Eggs.
We will play games, make crafts, and in the afternoon make some oatmeal sandwich cookies filled with buttercream!
$110
9am-3pm
early drop-off at 8am available
Black Chef Celebration
Edna Lewis
James Hemings
Join us for a special cooking camp where kids will celebrate the legacy of Black chefs James Hemings and Edna Lewis! Campers will learn about these culinary pioneers as we make Macaroni & Cheese for lunch and Buttermilk Marble Cake for dessert.
They'll learn about James Hemings, the French-trained enslaved chef for Thomas Jefferson who was known for his Macaroni Pie (now known as Mac & Cheese), and Edna Lewis, an advocate for Black Southern cooking through her cookbooks and restaurants. Her Buttermilk Marble Cake is famous!
Alongside cooking, kids will enjoy games and crafts, making this camp a fun, educational, and delicious celebration of culture and creativity!
$110
9am-3pm
early drop-off at 8am available
Cozy Camp
Welcome to Cozy Camp, where kids will warm up with delicious homemade comfort foods!
During this heartwarming cooking camp, young chefs will create hearty veggie pot pies filled with colorful, wholesome ingredients for lunch. After some time for crafts and games, they will bake irresistible chocolate and vanilla swirl cookies for a sweet treat.
It's the perfect blend of fun, creativity, and comfort. Join us for a deliciously memorable experience!
$110
9am-3pm
early drop-off possible!
Cowboy Cookin' Camp
Saddle up for Cowboy Cookin' Camp, where young chefs will explore the bold flavors of the Southwest!
For lunch, kids will make hearty Southwest chili paired with homemade crackers, learning to mix spices and create a cozy, comforting meal from scratch.
In the afternoon, they'll whip up delicious churro donuts coated in cinnamon sugar for a sweet finale.
With hands-on cooking, fun games, and crafts, this camp is a rootin'-tootin' good time filled with flavor and creativity!
$110
9am-3pm
early drop-off possible!
jan 20 - 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.
AGES 5-11
$110
9AM - 3PM
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
Nov 10 - festival of lights cooking camp - celebrating diwali / AM + PM Camps
Kids will make chana masala and naan bread!
Nov 9 - apple cider donuts cooking camp / AM + PM Camps
Kids will make apple cider donuts!
oct 26 - dia de los muertos cooking camp/ PM CAMP
Kids will make homemade empanadas & sugar skull cookies!
oct 9 - three sisters’ camp/ indigenous peoples’ day - cooking camp/ AM + Pm Camps
Kids will make homemade potstickers and moon cakes!
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.