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Kids' and Teens Cooking Classes

We place more emphasis on food in our families these days. We want to know where our food is coming from, we know we should be able to pronounce each ingredient on the nutritional label and frozen dinners just don't cut it anymore. More parents are realizing that teaching their kids to cook helps prepare them for the future. Enrolling your child in a kid or teen cooking class or camp at The Chopping Block bring them one step closer.

Each kids' and teens' cooking class or camp includes a hands-on lesson on ingredients, sanitation, organization and cooking techniques.

All Kids & Teen Camps are held at Lincoln Square.

Is your teen ready to take their culinary skills to the next level? We now have two different Teen Boot Camps to challenge your young chefs!

Kids & Teen Summer Camps 2022

Kids

Kids Camp: Global Cuisine

We welcome kids ages 7 to 11 to join us for a five-day camp, featuring hands-on cooking, learning and lots of eating! We will focus on cuisines and ingredients from around the world, following recipes, classic techniques, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new foods and flavors.

Day 1: Mexico

Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla Chips
Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Salsa Roja
Individual Tres Leches Cake with Strawberries

Day 2: Italy

Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
Individual Neapolitan Pizzas
Summer Berry Crostata with Gelato

Day 3: France

Croque Monsieur (Ham and Gruyere Cheese Griddled Sandwich)
Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Herb Dipping Sauce
Lemon Pot de Crème with Raspberries

Day 4: Japan

Tempura Green Beans with Soy Dipping Sauce
Sushi: Maki Rolls with Tuna and California Rolls with Avocado
Matcha-Sesame Cookies

Day 5: Spain

Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Black Bean and Cheese Empanadas
Baked Goat Cheese in Tomato Sauce with Grilled Bread
Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding with Cinnamon and Vanilla)

Kids Camp: Baking and Pastry

We welcome kids ages 7 to 11 to join us for a five-day camp featuring baking and pastry techniques that can easily be recreated at home for friends and family. We will focus on following recipes, proper measuring, classic techniques, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new flavors.

Day 1: Quick Breads and Short Pastry

Mini Lemon Pound Cakes with Vanilla Glaze
Banana Bread Muffins
Chocolate Chip Scones

Day 2: French Pastry

Cream Puffs with Pastry Cream
Chocolate Mousse
Cinnamon-Sugar Palmier Cookies

Day 3: Cookies and Bars

Buttery Madeleines with Powdered Sugar
Lemon Bars with Oat Crumble
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Day 4: Cakes

Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream
Chocolate Flourless Cake with Raspberry Sauce
Vanilla Cake Pops with Sprinkles

Day 5: Fruit Desserts

Apple-Oatmeal Cookies
Mixed Berry Pavlova with Whipped Cream
Individual Peach Cobbler

Teens

Teen Camp: Baking and Pastry

We welcome kids ages 12 to 16 to join us for a five-day camp, featuring approachable-yet- sophisticated desserts that can easily be recreated at home. We will focus on classic and modern techniques, proper measuring, organization, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen and creativity.

Day 1: Quick Breads and Short Pastry

Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping
Lemon-Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
Peach-Vanilla Bars
Sesame-Garlic Bread Sticks
Homemade Pie Dough

Day 2: French Pastry Techniques

Crêpes Suzette
Eclairs with Pastry Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Tart Normande Aux Pommes (Apple Custard Tart)

Day 3: Dough Day

Cinnamon-Sugar Babka
Zeppole (Ricotta-Lemon Fritters)
Cream Cheese and Fruit Danishes with Puff Pastry
Focaccia with Pesto and Oven-Dried Tomatoes

Day 4: Chocolate Desserts

Chocolate Ganache Tart
Chocolate-Toffee Chewy Cookies
Chocolate Crème Brûlée
White Chocolate Blondies

Day 5: Fruit Desserts

Berry Bomb Cupcakes with Fruit Filling and Mascarpone Frosting
Pavlova with Strawberries and Cream
Banana ‘Nilla Pudding
Take-Home Refrigerator Peach Jam

Teen 3-Day Gluten Free and Veggie Mini Camp

We welcome kids ages 12 to 16 to join us for a three-day mini camp, featuring seasonal and delicious gluten-free and vegetarian recipes that can be easily recreated at home. We’ll focus on gluten and meat substitutes, knife skills, classic techniques, organization, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and creativity.

Day 1: Breakfast