SUMMER cooking CAMPs 2025
in Forest park
WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR 8TH YEAR OF SUMMER COOKING CAMPS AT SCHOOLHOUSE!
This summer we are offering HALF DAY SUMMER CAMPS for ages 5-11 - 9am - 12pm.
at St. Bernardine! 801 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL
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!
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 make their own dessert, 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 - 12PM
$275/ child
$50/ week early drop off 8am - 9am
For children ages 5-11
We'll bake + 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!
Playing games on the blacktop 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.
CAMP SCHEDULE
June 9 - 13
Summertime Treats
Berry Hand Pie, Donut Cookie, S'mores Donuts, Funfetti Cupcakes, Halo Halo
June 16 - 20
Food Court Favorites
the best treats of the summer!
Giant Mall Cookie, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Cinnabon, Stan’s Donuts, Starbucks Cake Truffles
July 28-Aug 1
Schoolhouse Faves
Ube Cupcakes, Apple Galette, Birthday Donuts, Giant Cookie, Soft Pretzels
Aug 4-8 Around the World
Chinese Moon Cakes, French Yogurt Cake, Neapolitan cookies, Concha Bread, Alfajores
Lunch: Lo Mein, Quiche, Orecchiette with Peas, Quesadillas, Empanadas
Dessert: Lunch: Summer Minestrone, Homemade Pasta, Pizza, Breakfast for Lunch
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.
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.