We explore the fun and creativity in making delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner items in a muffin tin. As we share our own favorite sweet and savory combinations, we decorate aprons and learn to safely cut and chop while practicing basic kitchen safety. Information about food restrictions or allergies must be provided to COCA during the registration process or by contacting the Registration Office by email at least two weeks prior to camp. Campers must adhere to kitchen safety rules. Campers should have their hair pulled back. All culinary supplies and groceries included in price.

What is better on a hot summer day than your favorite ice cream treats? How about learning to make your own? Campers spend each day with COCA’s culinary instructor learning how to make some of the most popular summer treats, from their favorite flavor of ice cream to warm brownie sundaes with hot fudge. Along the way, we learn about kitchen safety and practice basic cooking skills. Information about food restrictions or allergies must be provided to COCA during the registration process or by contacting the Registration Office by email at least two weeks prior to camp. Campers must adhere to kitchen safety rules. Campers should have their hair pulled back. All culinary supplies and groceries included in price.

Cheese lovers learn classic as well as unique recipes that feature their favorite food—from fondue to soufflés, from cheese biscuits to cheese desserts. Then, as part of a small team, budding chefs utilize and highlight cheese in the most creative way in an inner-camp cooking competition. Along the way, we learn about kitchen safety and practice basic kitchen skills. Information about food restrictions or allergies must be provided to COCA during the registration process or by contacting the Registration Office by email at least two weeks prior to camp. Campers should have their hair pulled back. All culinary supplies and groceries included in price.

Learn to use fresh local produce selected from the farmers market and a whole foods approach to create sophisticated meals that reflect flavors around the world from fresh foods. We learn about legendary chefs like Alice Waters who creates fine dining experiences from sustainable approaches, and we incorporate foraged flowers from the region such as roses and honeysuckle. Information about food restrictions or allergies must be provided to COCA during the registration process or by contacting the Registration Office by email at least two weeks prior to camp. Campers must adhere to kitchen safety rules. Campers should have their hair pulled back. All culinary supplies and groceries included in price.

We explore the fun and creativity in making delicious breakfast items from waffles and muffins to quiche, as we share our own favorite sweet and savory breakfast combinations. We decorate aprons and learn to safely cut and chop while practicing basic kitchen safety.

A healthy appetite is on the packing list for this camp! Spend your week at camp learning the basics of cooking. In this case learning means a bunch of fun, messy, hands-on experience and even an Iron Chef cooking challenge! Sharpening (or even beginning!) your cooking skills will occur among the rest of our Christ-centered program. College-aged staff will spend the week investing in your camper through Bible studies, horse rides, swimming, and worships. Campers will learn to share the love of Christ in a new way during the week. This may even include sharing their newly-made desserts when they get home, but no promises!

Learn the science of making dough and the different types of dough that make the tasty foods we eat. Campers discover how to make pizzas, bread, cookies, and more while practicing basic culinary skills. Information about food restrictions or allergies must be provided to COCA during the registration process or by contacting the Registration Office by email at least two weeks prior to camp. Campers must adhere to kitchen safety rules. Campers should have their hair pulled back. All culinary supplies and groceries included in price. Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of arts disciplines.

This camp highlights the creative potential in the kitchen. Each day, campers focus on one key ingredient and create three separate dishes that showcase it in vastly different ways. We might use chocolate as an ingredient in chili, a layered cake, and ice cream; or experiment with lemons in bars, vegetables, and curd. Campers drive ideas and along the way they work on basic kitchen skills and safety. Information about food restrictions or allergies must be provided to COCA during the registration process or by contacting the Registration Office by email at least two weeks prior to camp. Campers must adhere to kitchen safety rules. Campers should have their hair pulled back. All culinary supplies and groceries included in price.

Explore God’s creation at Heartland Camp from horseback. You’ll be partnered with one of our experienced trail horses as you learn western riding, basic horse care and enjoy being immersed in a Christ-centered community! You’ll also enjoy the fun activities of camp (swimming, high ropes, archery) and will participate in cooking meals over a campfire.

We explore the fun and creativity in making delicious breakfast items from waffles and muffins to quiche, as we share our own favorite sweet and savory breakfast combinations. We decorate aprons and learn to safely cut and chop while practicing basic kitchen safety. Information about food restrictions or allergies must be provided to COCA during the registration process or by contacting the Registration Office by email at least two weeks prior to camp. Campers should have their hair pulled back. All culinary supplies and groceries included in price.

What is better on a hot summer day than your favorite ice cream treats? How about learning to make your own? Campers spend each day with COCA’s culinary instructor learning how to make some of the most popular summer treats, from their favorite flavor of ice cream to warm brownie sundaes with hot fudge. Along the way, we learn about kitchen safety and practice basic cooking skills. Information about food restrictions or allergies must be provided to COCA during the registration process or by contacting the Registration Office by email at least two weeks prior to camp. Campers should have their hair pulled back. All culinary supplies and groceries included in price.

Let your imagination soar as you discover your creative potential in the kitchen! We explore some of your favorite flavors and invent some new ones. We make our very own pizzas with our favorite topping and add "everything" to cookies. We play with our food as we make fantastic garnishes and decorative plates for our dishes. Along the way, we learn about kitchen safety and practice basic kitchen skills. Information about food restrictions or allergies must be provided to COCA during the registration process or by contacting the Registration Office by email at least two weeks prior to camp. Campers should have their hair pulled back. All culinary supplies and groceries included in price.

Let's face it—waffles are wonderful! We explore different styles, mix-ins, and toppings for waffles. From classic and Belgian to stroopwafels and waffle cones, we have a ton of waffle fun! Information about food restrictions or allergies must be provided to COCA during the registration process or by contacting the Registration Office by email at least two weeks prior to camp. Campers should have their hair pulled back. All culinary supplies and groceries included in price.

Camper vs. Wild is hands down the best way to explore the outdoors and enjoy God’s creation at Heartland Camp. This camp is full of camp activities (horseback riding, ropes course, swimming), meals cooked over the campfire, and even a night hammocking underneath the stars! All these outdoor adventures lead to camp friendships that last way past the last day of camp. Camper vs. Wild is led by staff who desire to serve Jesus Christ, build relationships with campers, and make sure each camper has the best week of their summer at camp. This is a 5-night camp housed in our popular Hogans.

Join us for the most creative, playful experience to be had in any kitchen! Create favorites like individual size, "make your own" pizza, and "everything" cookies. Then, get your hands dirty as we create food sculptures and food art! Students personalize aprons, learn about kitchen safety, and practice basic kitchen skills. Information about food restrictions or allergies must be provided to COCA during the registration process or by contacting the Registration Office by email at least two weeks prior to camp. Campers must adhere to kitchen safety rules. Campers should have their hair pulled back. All culinary supplies and groceries included in price.