COOK + CREATE CAMP
AGES 5-11 YRS
Kids will love learning, playing, growing, crafting, baking and cooking at our Schoolhouse Summer Camp.
Each day is unique and every week
is packed with recipes and projects!
Campers will make lunch in the morning from scratch. Homemade pasta, handmade tortillas, dough for empanadas and more! Schoolhouse cooking tools are age appropriate and our warm, encouraging staff helps kids learn important life skills in a positive, supportive, and FUN environment!
Campers will make their own dessert each afternoon, learning and practicing measuring, mixing, and other baking and pastry skills.
You are always welcome to send your camper with NUT FREE food for an extra lunch or a snack.
Camp times: Monday - Friday
9AM - 3PM
$550/ child
$50/ week early drop off 8am - 9am
For children ages 5-11
We'll bake, cook + craft each day and the consecutive days make it possible for us to do longer projects. It's a lot of fun building on skills all week long and having a relaxed and creative environment to play in!
Trips to the park and area gardens are part of our daily schedule, too. Kids love the variety of activities.
Recipes are sent home each week so that you can continue practicing skills at home.
HOW OUR WAITLIST WORKS:
If a camp reaches full capacity we cannot accommodate additional campers.
However, you have the option to join our WAITLIST. (through the SAWYER registration system).
Once a spot becomes available, we will email EVERYONE on the waitlist. It doesn’t matter what position you are on the list.
As registration adjustments frequently occur before the camp commences, being on the waitlist increases your chances of securing a spot. Feel free to join the waitlist if you're interested in obtaining a spot!
NOTES ABOUT OUR CAMPS:
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 week 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 them, as well.
You may bring clearly labeled “to go” containers for your child. Reduce plastic!
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.
CAMP SCHEDULE
June 9 - 13 Food Court Favorites
(CPS is still in session until 6/12)
Dessert: Giant Mall Cookie, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Cinnabon, Stan’s Donuts, Starbucks Cake Truffles
Lunch: Sbarro Baked Ziti + Orange Julius, Egg rolls + Lo Mein, Nachos Bell Grande, CPK Pizza, Einstein’s Bagels & Cream Cheese
CPS: You can register for a single day off camp on June 13
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 - $440) -
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
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 and we are happy to accommodate. Our recipes are all vegetarian. We may offer meat options (like pepperoni for pizza) so please include your child's dietary restrictions in your registration. (vegan, no pork etc). We strive to be 100% inclusive and celebrate every person's choices.
SUMMER cooking CAMPs 2025
in portage park
WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR 8TH YEAR OF SUMMER COOKING CAMPS AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE!
This summer we are offering FULL DAY SUMMER CAMPS for ages 5-11
at our Portage Park location at 4410 N. Milwaukee Ave.