Elementary Culinary Camp will incorporate the life skill of cooking/food preparation and the science of food.

Elementary Culinary Camp will incorporate the life skill of cooking/food preparation and the science of food.

Advanced Registration Required. Call 314-727-3150 or email YouthServices@ucitylibrary.org. This camp encourages young people to eat healthier meals and snacks as a result of hands-on cooking experiences. Youth participants learn to prepare simple, healthy foods they can make for themselves and their family members. Each lesson includes kid-friendly handouts such as recipes and tips for how to use kitchen equipment safely.

Join Ms. Nicole and Mr. Dan for a fun filled week of baking delicious desserts and more. Campers will have a great time learning how to make a variety of cookies, cakes, and candies. During the week, campers will create their own cookbook and compete for Top Baker. Come join us for a week of deliciousness!

Join Madame Marusic for a fun-filled cooking class. In this hands-on experience, kids will learn basic cooking skills, explore different flavors, and create a dish for each meal. Recipes will vary depending on the availability of ingredients, and we will be eating our creations. Bon appétit! No peanut/tree nut ingredients will be used, but unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any other food allergies.

Elementary Culinary Camp will incorporate the life skill of cooking/food preparation and the science of food.

Kate Wilkerson '02 and our students will be working with campers on recipes and learning to cook in the kitchen. Open to campers entering 5th-8th grade.

For aspiring chefs, children ages 7 to 11. The focus for this three-day bootcamp with Lydia Gwin will be on international cuisines utilizing a variety of techniques, and will include lessons on geography, language, and culture. This hands-on class will create pozole verde con pollo, elotes, tostadas with refried beans and squash, guacamole and salsa with fresh chips, watermelon agua fresca, pork steamed dumplings with dipping sauce, fried rice, chicken meatballs, udon noodles with hot soy sauce and soft boiled egg, dahi bhalla - lentil fritters, ube ice cream, ravioli with pesto and marinara, apple tart, chocolate mousse, English scones, and tzatziki with pita chips.

Led by De Smet Jesuit coaches, teachers, and students, our camps are all about pushing yourself, making new friends, and having an unforgettable summer. Come see what it means to be a Spartan!

This class will learn to make their own pie/pastry crust, add pie filling and bake. Students will be able to taste their wonderful creations at the end of the class! (Subject to slight changes.) Ages 13-18. Students should bring a can of their favorite pie filling. NO FLIP FLOPS! Students, please wear tennis shoes.

Kate Wilkerson '02 and our students will be working with campers on recipes and learning to cook in the kitchen. Open to campers entering 5th-8th grade.

For aspiring chefs, children ages 7 to 11. Spend three exciting days in the kitchen with Dawn Meyer learning everything about sweet and savory baking from cupcakes to hot pockets, and so much more! The kitchen is going to heat up with overnight French toast, butterscotch brownies, oven-baked seasoned chicken tenders, s'mores cheesecake bars, lemon poppy seed muffins, cinnamon bun cookies, turkey-bacon hot pockets, blackberry crisp, cookies-and-cream cupcakes, baked mac-and-cheese bites, and chocolate cake donuts with chocolate glaze.

This summer, ignite your passion for cooking in our "Kitchen Confidence" camp! Designed for tweens and teens, this immersive program will equip you with essential culinary skills, inspire your creativity, and build your confidence in the kitchen. The final day of camp will culminate in an exciting team cooking competition where your camper will put their skills to the test and work together to create a delicious and impressive dish.

Get ready for a delicious journey around the world! In this exciting summer camp, young explorers will travel the globe, one tasty bite at a time. We'll discover the flavors of different cultures through fun and engaging cooking activities. Cuisines we will explore include: Italian, Mexican, Japanese, & the United States.

Join Madame Marusic for a cooking class focused on baking. In this hands-on experience, kids will learn basic kitchen skills, explore different flavors, and create delicious baked goods such as zucchini bread, soft pretzels, and cake pops just to name a few. We will be eating our creations. Let's cook up some fun! No peanut/tree nut ingredients will be used, but unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any other food allergies.