Our Summer Camp programs are designed for young people age 10-15.

Daily Routine

  • We focus on local ingredients and seasonal menus.

  • Monday thru Thursday mornings, kids prepare a 3 - 4 course meal they eat for lunch, and the afternoons are spent doing food and nutrition related activities and games.

  • Friday afternoon at Jr. Chef Camp will be our "Showcase”. Jr. Chef's will entertain their invited guests (2 guests included) with what they've made and learned throughout the week.

  • Each week of Basic Camp uses the same menu, however each summer will be a new menu.

We’re serious about learning.

Preparing and eating a meal from start to finish encompasses multiple disciplines from reading, math and science; to art, and sociology.

Of course we start with the basics, and we hope this will be the beginning of a life long journey with food for your Jr. Chef.

 

Teamwork is an essential part of Jr. Chef Camp!

Jr. Chef’s will complete their daily tasks in teams of 4.

Teamwork is an integral part of our daily strategy. We try to accommodate Jr. Chef’s that register and want to be teamed with friends but there are no guarantees. Teams may be changed daily.

 

What will they learn?

  • Knife Skills Yes. We give them real knives. We teach knife skills for safety, precision & technique.

  • Kitchen Safety and Sanitation Yes. Jr. Chef’s will share in the clean up. We couldn’t imagine teaching our Jr. Chef’s how to cook without teaching them how to clean up and kitchen safety is without question our top priority. Cooking with a group is more challenging than cooking by yourself at home, so they will learn more than just how to be safe at home.

  • Food Safety Not only will Jr. Chef’s learn how to safely prepare a meal. They will learn the how, what and why, of food safety.

  • Cooking Techniques We try to get as many techniques in as possible. Yes. We’ll definitely get in baking a few sweet treats.

  • Seasonal and Healthy Meals From why we choose seasonal ingredients, to how to make a dish healthier. Our goal is to start our Jr. Chef’s on a path to living a healthy life.

  • The Big Picture Nutrition, table setting, dining etiquette and table manners, round-out the cooking & dining experience.

 

Cell Phone Policy

If you’re signing up for Jr. Chef Central Summer Camp, you’re joining us to meet new friends and learn a life skill that we hope you will enjoy the rest of your life! With that in mind, we ask our Jr. Chef’s to keep there cell phones in their personal cubbies (assigned on the first day) and not on their person, during class time or in the kitchen. Jr. Chef’s will have access to their phones, but they should be checked and returned to their cubbies promptly.

 

Camp Hours & Location

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Florin High School Culinary Building

7956 Cottonwood Lane, Sacramento, CA 95828