Summer Camp 2023
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Cooking, hands-on learning, trying new foods…… that’s what makes Cooking Round the World summer camps so much fun!
Health and safety protocol is strictly adhered to; classes limited to 12 kids. There are No nuts in any recipe. Wearing a mask is optional.
Below are descriptions of class offerings: (To note not all course offerings are available at all locations)
Camp Descriptions
A Plate of Pixar
Children will enjoy a different favorite Pixar movie through an interpretation of the foods mentioned in films like Ratatouille, Toy Story, Monsters Inc, and others! Kids come away from this awesome experience with new cooking skills.
Peace Through Food
This camp looks at the conflict between warring countries and discusses how peace could be brought about. We cook and eat foods from both countries to show how breaking bread could bring about harmony.
Dumplings Round the World
Some call them perogies, others call them won tons; still others call them kreplach. Whatever you call them, international dumplings are delicious with various fillings and dipping sauces.
Star Wars: May the Fork Be With You
Campers will visit the dark side and the light side of the galaxy with imaginative food creations from Star Wars characters like Chewbacca, BB8, R2D2, Princess Leia, Yoda and many others.
International Baking
This program explores and dives into aspects of baking techniques and baked dishes from around the world. Breads, pies, cookies, cakes and baked savory dishes. Yum!
Harry Potter: Taste the Magic
From butterbeer pancakes to double double chocolate cauldron cake , campers will enjoy Hogwarts culinary delights!
Dish of Disney
Kids will cook, eat and have fun with Disney characters andf movies. Food is an interpretation of Disney (i.e. Pizza Planet Pizza from Toy Story, grubs and bugs from Lion Kings, meatball stroganoff from Anatasia, etc).
Oodles of Noodles
From your typical bow tie noodles and spaghetti, to the more unusual: pizza topped linguini and stuffed pasta, Oodles of Noodles will introduce your child to a variety of pastas and sauces. Did I mention dessert pasta….. yeah, we’ll be making that too!
Celebrity Chefs
TV Network Celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay, Rachel Ray, Gordon Ramsey, Giada DeLaurentiis, and Ree Drummond all have their signature dishes. We will recreate those dishes and learn how these TV chefs became stars!
International Pies
From Irish Shepherd’s pie, to Greek Spanikopita, from French quiche to Filipino Buko pies, your child will learn pie making techniques with an international twist. Both sweet and savory pies will be included. We’ll make the dough and fillings and … eat the pies as well!
Rise Up: The Art of Bread Baking
The only thing better than the smell of homemade bread is being able to eat the bread. This bread making class teaches kneading techniques, the science behind yeast, flour varieties, bread shapes and loaf pans, using various baking tools, and incorporating interesting herbs into the breads. Program also includes the making of jams, marmalades, and butters.
Pizza Mania
If your child is a pizza hound, this is the week for them! Pizza’s Round the World, at least 2 different pizzas each day! From Indian Naan bread pizza to French Benedict Pizza, to German berry dessert pizza…. Children will learn to make… and love to eat a variety of pizzas. There will be additional side dishes.
Super Food and Super Heroes!
From Spiderman pretzel webs, to Thor cupcakes, to Wolverine burgers, to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pizza your child will have a “Marvel”-ous time exploring the world of super heroes!
Cooking Round the USA
Campers will visit a different US state each day, learn about what that state is distinctly known for, and eat delicious foods associated with from that state: Idaho Corn and Potato Mini Pancakes with Mango Salsa, Washington Gruyere, Apple and Onion Frittata, Alabama Cornbread Muffins with Sweet Butter, more!
Fairytale Cooking
After retelling 5 beloved fairytales – 1 a day -, we will create dishes representative of our favorite stories: Cinderella’s pumpkin coach, Goldilocks’ chocolate quinoa porridge, Little Red Riding Hood’s bread basket, and more!
Mac N Cheese Me
The days of plain old mac and cheese are over! This class explores various pastas, numerous cheese sauces, sweet and savory additions to the mac and cheese… it’s all about transforming the tried and true into something unexpected and sensational!
Summer Camp listings
Click on the name of the location to access the registration page
Full Day Camps include: cooking and eating 5 – 7 dishes/day, cleaning up, a story related to the theme, a cooking demonstration, games, a mid afternoon walk, and a trivia game at end of day.
Northern California
Lafayette Summer Camp: 925 Moraga Road, Lafayette
For ages 6 – 13, Parents to park in parking lot behind the building and
enter through ramp leading to kitchen door
Lunch is included; afternoon dessert is included
Masks for children optional; bringing a water bottle optional
There are no half days, Pre-care is available from 8 – 9 am, there is no after care
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June 5 – 9, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: International Baking
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June 12 – 16, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Star Wars: May the Fork Be With You!
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June 20 – 23 (No camp June 19) from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Super Food/ Super Heroes
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June 26 – 30, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Harry Potter: Taste the Magic!
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July 5 – 7 (No camp July 3 and July 4) from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Dish of Disney
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July 10 – 14, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Oodles of Noodles
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July 17 – 21, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Celebrity Chefs
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July 24 – 28, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: International Pies
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July 31 – Aug 4, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Cooking Round the USA
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Aug 7 – 11, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Pizza Mania
Oakland Summer Camp: 1300 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
For ages 6 – 13, Parents to park in parking lot and enter through kitchen door
Lunch is included; afternoon dessert is included
Masks for children optional; bringing a water bottle optional
There are no half days, Pre-care is available from 8 – 9 am, there is no after care
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June 5 – 9, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: International Baking
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June 12 – 16, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Star Wars: May the Fork Be With You!
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June 20 – 23 (No camp June 19) from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Super Food/ Super Heroes
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June 26 – 30, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Harry Potter: Taste the Magic!
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July 5 – 7 (No camp July 3 and July 4) from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Dish of Disney
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July 10 – 14, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Oodles of Noodles
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July 17 – 21, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Celebrity Chefs
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July 24 – 28, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: International Pies
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July 31 – Aug 4, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Cooking Round the USA
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Aug 7 – 11, from 9 – 4 pm: Theme: Pizza Mania
Temple Beth Sholom kitchen: 642 Delores Ave, San Leandro, CA
For ages 6 – 13, Parents to park on street and enter through kitchen door, left of building.
Lunch is included. Masks for children optional; bringing a water bottle optional.
Aug 7 - 11, from 9 - 1, Theme: A Dish of Disney
Southern California
St. Therese Academy 6440 St Therese Way, San Diego, CA 92120
Grades 1-8
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A Dish of Disney: July 3, 5 – 7, from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm.
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Harry Potter: Taste the Magic: July 10 – 14, from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm.
Liberty Station (Bilingual Kids Suite) 2785 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
Ages: 6-12 Limit/ Max: 12
Time: 9am- 1pm (All Camp Weeks)
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July 10-14th Theme: Harry Potter
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July 17-21st Theme: Fairytale Cooking
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July 24-28th- Theme: Eat Your Colors
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July 31- Aug 4th - Theme: Dish of Disney
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August 7-11th- Theme: Cooking Round the World

Cooking Round the world
Camps at Parks & Recs
Cooking Round the World partners with Parks and Recreations throughout California to offer summer camp programs. Below are the Parks and Recreations we affiliate with.
Registration is through their Activity Guide which becomes available March/April. We will post a link to their activity guide when it becomes available. Stay tuned……
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La Jolla Parks and Recreation (Registration available May 14)
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Milpitas Parks and Rec (Registration available in April)
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Poway Parks and Recreation (Registration available April 4th)
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