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Jun 13 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Camp I: Soup Lab (Ages 9–12)Sherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403

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Jun 15 3:00 PM - Jun 20 6:00 PM

Camp A: Cooking with Colors (Ages 9–12)Sherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403

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Jun 22 3:00 PM - Jun 26 6:00 PM

Camp B: Better Than Takeout (Ages 9–12)Sherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403

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Jun 29 3:00 PM - Jul 3 6:00 PM

Camp C: Baking Lab (Ages 9–12)Sherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403

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Jul 6 3:00 PM - Jul 10 6:00 PM

Camp D: Culinary Tour of Asia (Ages 9–12)Sherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403

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Camp A: Cooking with Colors (Ages 9–12)

Program Dates June 15–19\ Monday–Friday\ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Give your child the chance to explore the kitchen through color in this vibrant and creative culinary camp. Cooking with Colors is a five-day experience designed for curious 9–12-year-olds who want to build real kitchen skills while discovering how ingredients create visual beauty on the plate. Each day focuses on a different color palette in cooking. Students prepare dishes built around vibrant ingredients such as red peppers, golden corn, purple cabbage, and fresh green herbs. Along the way, they discover how color connects to flavor, nutrition, and presentation. Classes are fully hands-on — students cook complete dishes from start to finish while building confidence with knife skills, kitchen safety, seasoning, sautéing, plating, and teamwork. To deepen the experience, the kitchen becomes a creative learning space where food presentation is explored alongside cooking technique. Visual displays highlight colorful ingredients, seasonal produce, and how chefs design plates that are visually exciting as well as delicious. This program emphasizes curiosity and creativity. Students are encouraged to experiment with ingredients and presentation, discovering how color, flavor, and texture work together to create memorable dishes. Program Structure Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00–7:00 PM\ Duration: Five consecutive days\ Age Group: 9–12 years\ Class Size: Limited to 10 students Curriculum Focus How chefs use color to create beautiful and balanced dishes Exploring fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices through color Ingredient preparation and knife safety Flavor balance through seasoning and ingredient pairing Food presentation and plating techniques Please Note This is a five-day camp designed as a complete week-long experience. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance. Knowledge Required Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.

From $625

Camp B: Better Than Takeout (Ages 9–12)

Program Dates June 22–26\ Monday–Friday\ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Give your child the chance to recreate favorite restaurant foods while learning the techniques that make them even better when cooked from scratch. Better Than Takeout is a five-day culinary camp designed for curious 9–12-year-olds who want to build real kitchen skills while exploring the foods they love most. Throughout the week, students prepare dishes inspired by popular restaurant and takeout favorites. From comforting classics to exciting global flavors, participants discover how chefs build flavor using fresh ingredients, thoughtful seasoning, and practical cooking techniques. Classes are fully hands-on — students cook complete dishes from start to finish while developing knife skills, stovetop cooking techniques, seasoning awareness, and teamwork in the kitchen. To deepen the experience, students explore how professional kitchens transform simple ingredients into memorable dishes. The kitchen becomes a classroom where creativity, flavor, and confidence grow together. This program encourages curiosity and exploration. Students are invited to question what makes a dish satisfying and learn how thoughtful cooking can transform familiar foods into something even more delicious. Program Structure Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00–6:00 PM\ Duration: Five consecutive days\ Age Group: 9–12 years\ Class Size: Limited to 10 students Curriculum Focus Reimagining favorite restaurant-style dishes Understanding how chefs build flavor with seasoning and sauces Knife skills and ingredient preparation Stovetop cooking techniques Balancing flavors and textures in everyday dishes Please Note This is a five-day camp designed as a complete week-long experience. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance. Knowledge Required Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.

From $625

Camp C: Baking Lab (Ages 9–12)

Program Dates June 29–July 3\ Monday–Friday\ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Give your child the chance to explore the science and creativity behind baking in this immersive, hands-on culinary camp. Baking Lab is a five-day experience designed for curious 9–12-year-olds who want to build real kitchen skills while discovering how simple ingredients transform through heat, timing, and technique. Each day, students prepare a new baked creation while learning how ingredients interact to produce different textures, flavors, and structures. From cookies and cakes to muffins and savory baked treats, participants explore the magic that happens inside the oven. Classes are fully hands-on — kids measure, mix, shape, and bake complete recipes while building confidence with baking fundamentals, ingredient preparation, kitchen safety, and teamwork. To deepen the experience, students explore the science behind baking through visual demonstrations and ingredient comparisons. The kitchen becomes a classroom where curiosity and creativity guide the learning process. This program encourages experimentation and discovery while helping students understand how precision, patience, and technique lead to delicious results. Program Structure Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00–7:00 PM\ Duration: Five consecutive days\ Age Group: 9–12 years\ Class Size: Limited to 10 students Curriculum Focus Understanding baking fundamentals and ingredient roles Proper measuring and mixing techniques Dough and batter preparation Oven management and baking timing Exploring the science behind baked textures and flavors Please Note This is a five-day camp designed as a complete week-long experience. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance. Knowledge Required Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.

From $625

Camp D: Culinary Tour of Asia (Ages 9–12)

Program Dates July 6–10\ Monday–Friday\ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Give your child the chance to explore the vibrant cuisines of Asia through this immersive, hands-on culinary experience. Culinary Tour of Asia is a five-day camp designed for curious 9–12-year-olds who want to build real kitchen skills while discovering the ingredients, traditions, and flavors that define Asian cooking. Each day introduces a new cuisine and menu inspired by beloved Asian culinary traditions. Students explore the ingredients and flavor combinations that create the balance of sweet, salty, sour, and savory flavors found throughout the region. Classes are fully hands-on — kids cook complete dishes from start to finish while building confidence with knife skills, stir-frying, sauce building, seasoning, and teamwork. To deepen the experience, music and visual displays help bring each culture to life. Students explore how geography, agriculture, and tradition shape the foods enjoyed throughout Asia. This program encourages curiosity and exploration while expanding students’ understanding of global cuisine. Program Structure Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00–7:00 PM\ Duration: Five consecutive days\ Age Group: 9–12 years\ Class Size: Limited to 10 students Curriculum Focus Exploring Asian ingredients and culinary traditions Balancing flavors such as sweet, salty, sour, and umami Stir-frying and sauce-building techniques Knife skills and ingredient preparation Cultural context behind regional cuisines Please Note This is a five-day camp designed as a complete week-long experience. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance. Knowledge Required Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.

From $625

Camp E: Pizza and Pasta Workshop (Ages 9–12)

Program Dates July 13–17\ Monday–Friday\ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Give your child the chance to explore one of the world’s most beloved foods through this immersive pizza and pasta-making workshop. Our Pizza and Pasta Workshop is a five-day culinary experience designed for curious 9–12-year-olds who want to build real kitchen skills while discovering the craft behind pizza, handmade pasta, and classic sauces. Throughout the week, students learn how to mix, knead, and shape fresh dough while exploring different pizza and pasta styles and the sauces that complement them best. Classes are fully hands-on — kids prepare complete dishes while building confidence with dough-making, shaping pasta, sauce preparation, seasoning, and teamwork. To deepen the experience, students explore the cultural history of pasta and how simple ingredients such as wheat, eggs, herbs, and cheese create timeless dishes enjoyed around the world. This program celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship behind handmade food. Program Structure Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00–7:00 PM\ Duration: Five consecutive days\ Age Group: 9–12 years\ Class Size: Limited to 10 students Curriculum Focus Fresh pasta dough preparation Pasta shaping techniques Classic sauce development Balancing flavors in pasta dishes Understanding ingredient transformation Please Note This is a five-day camp designed as a complete week-long experience. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance. Knowledge Required Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.

From $625

Camp F: Global Street Food (Ages 9–12)

Program Dates July 20–24\ Monday–Friday\ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Give your child the chance to explore the exciting world of street food from around the globe. Global Street Food is a five-day culinary experience designed for curious 9–12-year-olds who want to build real kitchen skills while discovering how cultures around the world create flavorful dishes enjoyed in markets and street stalls. Each day introduces a new style of handheld food inspired by international street markets. Students explore how simple ingredients can transform into bold, satisfying dishes. Classes are fully hands-on — kids cook complete dishes while building confidence with chopping, seasoning, assembling, and cooking techniques. Through music, visuals, and storytelling, students also learn about the cultural traditions that make street food such an important part of daily life around the world. This camp celebrates creativity, flavor, and the joy of sharing food. Program Structure Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00–7:00 PM\ Duration: Five consecutive days\ Age Group: 9–12 years\ Class Size: Limited to 10 students Curriculum Focus Exploring international street food traditions Flavor layering and seasoning Handheld food preparation Knife skills and ingredient preparation Understanding global culinary culture Please Note This is a five-day camp designed as a complete week-long experience. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance. Knowledge Required Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.

From $625

Camp G: Teen Lab | Baking for Profit (Ages 13–18)

Program Dates July 27–31\ Monday–Friday\ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Give your teen the chance to explore how baking skills can turn into real opportunities. Teen Lab: Baking for Profit is a five-day culinary experience designed for teens who want to build practical baking skills while learning the basics of producing baked goods people love to buy. Throughout the week, students prepare reliable baked items while exploring the fundamentals of food entrepreneurship, including ingredient costs, pricing, packaging, and presentation. Classes are fully hands-on — teens bake complete recipes while refining technique, consistency, and quality. This program encourages creativity while introducing the practical side of food production and small business thinking. Program Structure Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00–7:00 PM\ Duration: Five consecutive days\ Age Group: 13–18 years\ Class Size: Limited to 10 students Curriculum Focus Developing reliable baked goods Understanding ingredient costs and pricing Packaging and product presentation Scaling recipes for consistency Entrepreneurial thinking in the kitchen Please Note This is a five-day camp designed as a complete week-long experience. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance. Knowledge Required Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.

From $675

Camp H: Teen Lab | Life Skills Kitchen (Ages 13–18)

Program Dates August 3–7\ Monday–Friday\ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Give your teen the opportunity to build the cooking skills every young adult should know. Teen Lab: Life Skills Kitchen is a five-day culinary experience focused on practical independence in the kitchen. Students begin the week with a guided visit to a local grocery store where they learn how to compare prices, evaluate ingredients, and plan meals thoughtfully. Back in the kitchen, participants prepare balanced dishes using the ingredients they selected, developing confidence with real-world cooking skills. This program emphasizes independence, awareness, and the confidence to cook for oneself. Program Structure Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00–7:00 PM\ Duration: Five consecutive days\ Age Group: 13–18 years\ Class Size: Limited to 10 students Curriculum Focus Grocery shopping strategies Meal planning and budgeting Cooking practical everyday meals Kitchen organization and efficiency Building independence in the kitchen Please Note This is a five-day camp designed as a complete week-long experience. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance. Knowledge Required Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.

From $675

Camp I: Soup Lab (Ages 9–12)

Program Dates June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11\ Saturdays\ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Give your child the chance to explore the art of soup making through this immersive, hands-on culinary series. Soup Lab is a four-session program designed for curious 9–12-year-olds who want to build real kitchen skills while discovering how simple ingredients transform into deeply flavorful dishes. Each session explores a different style of soup, allowing students to work with a variety of ingredients including broths, vegetables, herbs, and proteins. Participants learn how chefs build flavor step-by-step through sautéing aromatics, layering ingredients, and balancing seasoning. Classes are fully hands-on — kids cook complete dishes from start to finish while building confidence with knife skills, kitchen safety, stovetop cooking, and teamwork. To deepen the experience, students explore how soups appear across many cultures and cuisines. Through visual references and discussion, they learn how different regions use local ingredients and cooking traditions to create comforting and nourishing meals. This program emphasizes curiosity and discovery. Students learn that even simple ingredients can produce complex flavors when prepared with care and attention. Program Structure Schedule: Saturdays, 4:00–7:00 PM\ Duration: Four sessions\ Age Group: 9–12 years\ Class Size: Limited to 10 students Curriculum Focus Building flavor through broths and aromatics Understanding simmering and ingredient layering Knife skills and vegetable preparation Balancing texture and seasoning in soups Exploring global soup traditions Please Note This is a five-day camp designed as a complete week-long experience. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance. Knowledge Required Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.

From $525

Camp J: Sweet & Savory Kitchen (Ages 9–12)

Program Dates July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8\ Saturdays\ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Give your child the chance to explore both sides of the kitchen through this immersive culinary series that balances baking and savory cooking. Sweet & Savory Kitchen is a four-session program designed for curious 9–12-year-olds who want to build real kitchen skills while discovering how sweet and savory dishes complement one another. Each session introduces both a savory dish and a sweet creation, allowing students to practice a wide range of culinary techniques while exploring different flavor profiles and ingredient combinations. Classes are fully hands-on — kids cook complete dishes from start to finish while building confidence with baking fundamentals, stovetop cooking, seasoning, and kitchen organization. To deepen the experience, students explore how chefs balance flavor and texture when designing meals that include both sweet and savory elements. This program encourages curiosity and creativity while helping students expand their comfort with a wide range of cooking techniques. Program Structure Schedule: Saturdays, 4:00–7:00 PM\ Duration: Four sessions\ Age Group: 9–12 years\ Class Size: Limited to 10 students Curriculum Focus Balancing sweet and savory flavors Exploring baking and stovetop cooking techniques Ingredient preparation and kitchen safety Understanding flavor contrast and texture Building confidence with diverse recipes Please Note This is a five-day camp designed as a complete week-long experience. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance. Knowledge Required Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.

From $525

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