Young Chefs Off- School Holiday Helper Camp: Cook, Bake & Share
Two-Day Camp for Ages 10–15
Give your young cook a meaningful place at the holiday table—before the meal even begins.
Over two hands-on days, Young Chefs will cook through comforting, holiday-ready recipes while building the independence and practical kitchen skills that make them more…
Young Chefs Off- School Holiday Helper Camp: Cook, Bake & Share
Two-Day Camp for Ages 10–15
Give your young cook a meaningful place at the holiday table—before the meal even begins.
Over two hands-on days, Young Chefs will cook through comforting, holiday-ready recipes while building the independence and practical kitchen skills that make them more confident helpers at home. From shaping meatballs and building a flavorful gravy to mixing roll dough, preparing stovetop macaroni and cheese, and baking mini apple pies, students will create a full collection of dishes they can be proud to share.
Whether they are asked to prepare a side dish, manage part of a holiday meal, or contribute something of their own to Thanksgiving, this camp gives young cooks real skills they can use during the holiday season—and well beyond it. They’ll practice working with greater responsibility, following a multi-step process, managing timing, and seeing how individual dishes come together into a complete meal.
And because food is even better when it is shared, Young Chefs will enjoy their own Friendsgiving-style celebrations at the Southernish studio, sitting down together to enjoy the meal they helped create.
Camp Schedule
Day 1 — Turkey Meatballs, Gravy & Mashed Potatoes
Students will prepare turkey meatballs, make gravy, and cook mashed potatoes. They’ll also mix an overnight dough for fresh rolls to bake on Day 2, then gather for their own Friendsgiving-style meal at the studio.
Day 2 — Mac & Cheese, Mini Apple Pies & Fresh-Baked Rolls
Young Chefs will make stovetop macaroni and cheese with sausage and broccoli, prepare mini apple pies with a streusel topping, and bake the rolls they began the day before.
Registration includes both camp days.
What to Expect
- This is a drop-off cooking camp for children ages 10–15.
- A parent or guardian age 18 or older must accompany their child into the studio at arrival on Day 1 to complete a participation waiver.
- No previous cooking experience is required.
- Students will sit down and enjoy the food they prepare during class. Depending on recipes and portions, they may also bring home leftovers to share.
- Students may work independently, with a partner, or in small groups depending on the recipe and technique.
- As they grow more confident and independent in the kitchen, students may help clear and tidy their workstations and wash select tools as time allows. A formal cleanup period is not built into the class schedule.
- Closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended, and long hair should be tied back before class.
Class TimingEach camp day is scheduled for approximately two hours, though every class is a little different. Young cooks work at different speeds, and dough resting, shaping, or cooking times may occasionally mean we finish a little sooner or run slightly past the scheduled end time.
We’ll always do our best to stay on schedule while giving students enough time to learn, cook, and enjoy what they’ve prepared.
Dietary Restrictions & Allergens- This menu contains wheat/gluten, dairy, eggs, turkey, and pork. It is not suitable for vegetarian guests.
- Some recipes may be adaptable for certain dietary restrictions or food allergies, but not all accommodations are possible.
- Our kitchen, equipment, and workspaces are shared. Southernish is not a certified allergen-safe or gluten-free environment.
- Please contact us before registering if your child has food allergies or dietary restrictions so we can determine whether this camp can safely accommodate their needs.
A Few Quick Notes- Menus are subject to seasonal availability.
- Students may not personally prepare every component listed, but everyone will participate throughout camp and enjoy the complete menu.
