TEEN Cooking Camp is Back AND itβs 10am - 2pm this SUMMER!!
Teens will love cooking and baking together in our small group summer classes.
Each day is unique and every week is packed with recipes that encourage skill development, creativity and help young chefs build confidence.
Chefs will cook lunch using fresh ingredients and flavors from around the globe. Recipes range from technical to creative - offering a chance for challenging fun in the kitchen. After lunch, chefs will make a dessert or snack together. Baking, pastry, bread and more!
Camp times: Monday - Friday 10am - 2pm
$350/ person
For teens ages 11-15
WICKER PARK SCHOOLHOUSE - 2337 W. NORTH AVE.
SKILL BUILDING!
kitchen sanitation and safety, knife skills, measuring fundamentals, recipe reading, finding recipes, time management, working with meat (optional!), sauteing + skillet techniques, pastry, cake decorating (piping) + yeasted doughs
Recipes are sent home each week so that you chefs continue practicing skills at home.
Teen SUMMER Cooking Camp β25 - wicker park
NOTES ABOUT OUR CAMPS:
Allergies: We can accommodate most food allergies and do not serve any peanuts or tree nuts.
When you register your child please list any food allergies. Most recipes are vegetarian and if there is meat involved, we can offer a vegetarian option.
Accommodations: We strive to welcome everyone at the Schoolhouse and are committed to providing a safe environment for all students. If your child may need behavioral/ emotional accommodations, please let us know when you register or before camp begins so that we can be aware and do our best to be inclusive.
Physically rough, destructive or disruptive behavior is not permitted as we are in a kitchen setting and you will be asked to pick-up your camper if they repeatedly engage in behavior that is unsafe or disruptive.
Cancellation Policy for Camps:
CHANGES:
We will change registration with a $25 admin fee
CANCELLATION:
2+ wks notice = refund - $25 admin fee
Less than 2 wks notice = credit - $25 admin fee
Less than 1 wks notice = no credit offered. You may transfer camp to another child. Email us to let us know. cheryl@iloveschoolhouse.com
note - we can not offer credits or transfers with less than 1 week notice. no exceptions.
What to bring:
WATER BOTTLE with name clearly labeled
Close toed shoes are ideal and tying long hair back is helpful.
Some kids like to bring aprons - we provide these.
Dress for Mess!
Arrival + Dismissal:
Camp staff will be ready to check in campers 10 mins before camp is scheduled to begin.
FIRST DAY: Staff will greet you with the roster. Please greet the counselor with the roster and we'll check in your camper.
At registration you will be asked about your drop-off + pick-up preferences:
- My child/ren can leave at the end of camp without my oversight
- I would like you to release my child/ren to me (or another caregiver).
CAMP SCHEDULE 2025
June 16 - 20 Summertime Treats - the best treats of the summer!
Dessert: Berry Hand Pie, Donut Cookie, S'mores Donuts, Funfetti Cupcakes, Halo Halo
Lunch: Veggie Fried Rice, Breakfast for Lunch, Empanadas, Pasta, Pizza
June 23-27 Cake Week
Dessert: Strawberry Swiss Roll, Ombre Cake, Hostess Cupcakes, Two Tier Cakes with Buttercream + Decorations.
Lunch: Stromboli, Quesadillas, Summer Minestrone, Chana Masala & Naan, Tater Tot Hotdish
June 30 -July -3 (prorated - $280) - Schoolhouse Favorites
Dessert: Ube Cupcakes, Birthday Donuts, Giant Cookie, Soft Pretzels
Lunch: Summer Minestrone, Homemade Pasta, Pizza
July 7-11 - Around The World
Dessert - Chinese Moon Cakes, French Yogurt Cake, Neapolitan cookies, Concha Bread, Alfajores
Lunch: Lo Mein, Quiche, Orecchiette with Peas, Quesadillas, Empanadas
July 14-18 Cake Week
Dessert: Strawberry Swiss Roll, Ombre Cake, Hostess Cupcakes, Two Tier Cakes with Buttercream + Decorations.
Lunch: Stromboli, Quesadillas, Summer Minestrone, Chana Masala & Naan, Tater Tot Hotdish
July 21-25 Summertime Treats - the best treats of the summer!
Dessert: Donut Cookie, S'mores Donuts, Funfetti Cupcakes, Berry Hand Pie, Halo-Halo
Lunch: Veggie Fried Rice, Breakfast for Lunch, Empanadas, Pasta, Pizza
July 28-Aug 1 Around the World
Dessert - Chinese Moon Cakes, French Yogurt Cake, Neapolitan cookies, Concha Bread, Alfajores
Lunch: Lo Mein, Quiche, Orecchiette with Peas, Quesadillas, Empanadas
Aug 4-8 - Schoolhouse Faves
Dessert: Ube Cupcakes, Apple Galette, Birthday Donuts, Giant Cookie, Soft Pretzels
Lunch: Summer Minestrone, Homemade Pasta, Pizza, Breakfast for Lunch
Aug 11-15 - Summertime Treats
Dessert: Berry Hand Pie, Donut Cookie, S'mores Donuts, Funfetti Cupcakes, Halo Halo
Lunch: Veggie Fried Rice, Breakfast for Lunch, Empanadas, Pasta, Pizza