February 27 - March 1, 2026
Youth ages 9-18 have the opportunity to learn and practice food safety and cooking skills. Campers will explore different cooking techniques and work with professionals in the food service industry. Whether you're new to the kitchen or looking into careers in the industry, this is the camp for you!
Adult Volunteers and Teen Leaders are needed for supervision and help with behind-the-scenes projects.
Transportation to this event is not provided.
Additional Information
Packing List
- Warm Clothes
- Socks and underwear
- Winter Coat, hat and gloves
- Shoes
- Boots (in case of snow)
- Gloves
- Pajamas
- Hat
- Scarf
- Sleeping bag or
- Twin Size Sheets with Blanket
- Pillow, pillow case
- Towel and wash cloth
- Soap, shampoo, & deodorant
- Toothbrush & tooth paste
- Medications
- Flashlight
- Waterbottle
- Specific information coming soon
Workshops
Workshops:
Beginner Workshops:
Get Your Grill On
Bake It ‘Til You Make It
Quick ‘n’ Easy Eats
Undercover Veggies
Jazz It Up
Advanced Workshops: (Must provide proof of proper knife handling techniques prior to the program)
The Smoak House
Aloha Sushi
Important Times
Important times:
Check-In: Friday, February 27 at 5:45-6:30 PM in the Small Dining Hall
Parent Meeting: Sunday, March 1 at 11:00 AM in the Conference Room
Check-Out: Sunday, March 1 at 12:20 PM in the Small Dining Hall
Tentative Schedule:
2/27/2026
5:45-6:30 Check-In/Arrival
6:30-7:15 Get to know you games/teambuilding
7:15-8:10 Food Safety/Knife Skills
8:10-8:55 Kitchen Tour/Snack
8:55-9:50 Food Safety/Knife Skills
9:50-10:30 Prepare for Bed/Lights out
2/28/2026
7:15 Wake-Up
7:45-8:30 Breakfast
8:30-8:40 Prep for Class Rotations
8:40-9:55 Class 1
10:05-11:20 Class 2
11:25 Lunch Line-Up
11:30-12:15 Lunch
1:00-1:45 Healthy Eating/MyPlate with Susan
1:45 Prep for Class Rotations
1:55-3:10 Class 3
3:20-4:35 Class 4
4:35-5:25 Free Time - Gau Gau, 4 Square, Other rec activities
5:30-6:15 Dinner
6:20-7:45 Food Frenzy Part 1
7:50-8:45 Free Time, Movie, Ask a Chef, Ask a Staff
8:45-9:30 Prep for Bed
9:30 Prepare for Bed/Lights Out
3/1/2026
7:15 Wake-Up
7:45-8:30 Breakfast
8:30-9:05 Return to Cabins to Clean/Pack
9:10 Assemble in Dining Hall
9:15 Food Frenzy Begins!
11:00 Parent Meeting
11:30 Food Frenzy Presentations Begin
12:00 Food Frenzy Expo
12:20 Closing Announcements/Check Out Opens
Cost: includes all lodging, meals, snacks, and activities.
Camper: Participants (ages 9-18): $135
Teen and Adult Volunteers: $50
Teen and Adult Volunteers: $50
Registration & Refund Deadline:
Registration Deadline - February 13, 2026
Full Refund (minus a $35 nonrefundable fee): available before February 13, 2026
Nonrefundable: after Feb. 13, 2026
*$50 Returned Check Fee
