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• LittLe Chef Camps are for ages 4 – 8$80 per four day program

• Junior Chef Camps are for ages 8 – 12$120 per four day program

• aspiring Chef Camps are for ages 10 – teen $120 per four day program

#1 - June 29-JuLy 2 - Junior Chefroad trip aCross usa

#2 - JuLy 13-16 - LittLe Chef Care Bears Cook

#3 - JuLy 20-23 - Junior Chef minion madness

#4 - JuLy 27-30 - aspiring Chef from dawn to dusk

#5 - august 3-6 - LittLe Chef Let’s Cook the aLphaBet

#6 - august 10-13 - aspiring Chef “Chopped” Competition

#7 - august 17 - 20 - Junior Chef BaCkpaCk aCross europe

road trip aCross usa – Junior ChefMonday, June 29 -Thursday, July 2, 2:00 – 5:00pm$120Instructor “Miss Ellen”Let’s travel across the USA this week for a road trip of great eats! We’ll start in New England with clam chowder, Boston cream pie and mac-n-cheese. In the south, we’ll enjoy some baked “fried” chicken and deviled eggs. Moving westward, our recipe file will include enchiladas, a bundt cake, pulled pork sliders, pineapple salsa, plus so much more. We will make lots of American favorites without having to get on the highway!

Care Bears Cook – LittLe ChefMonday, July 13 – Thursday, July 16, 3:00 – 5:00pm$80Instructor “Miss Liz”Did you know that Care Bears like to cook? Join us this week as Miss Liz shows you some of the Care Bears favorite recipes and snacks. Tenderheart Tarts, Good Luck Bear Brownie Bites, Rainbow Cupcakes Topped with a Cloud, Friend Bear Beach Cup, Cheer Bear Rainbow Fruit Kabobs, Funshine Bear Cookies, Grumpy Bear Rice Krispy Treats, Share Bear Purple Popcorn, Wish Bear Waffles, Surprise Bear S’mores, True Heart Bear Toast, and more.

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minion madness – Junior ChefMonday, July 20 – Thursday, July23, 2:00 – 5:00pm$120Instructors “Miss Therese” and “Miss Ann”Join us all week as we join the minions on their quest for a new master! This week we will be exploring the characters and foods from all 3 minion movies!Master Pasta, Blueberry Overall muffins, Minion Munch Crunch, Gru’s Strawberry Jam , Stuart’s Minion Cookies, Kevin’s Cupcakes, Salsa and Salsa, Minion Meatballs, Bob’s Banana Pudding Parfaits, Sky Parfaits, Minion Marshmallow Pops, El Macho Tacos, Norbitt’s Banana Bread, Dave’s Chicken Fingers, Villain Con Velvet Cupcakes, Scarlet Overkill’s Pizza, Minion Madness Pretzel Rods, and Dr. Nefarious Px- 41 Antidote!!!

from dawn to dusk – aspiring ChefMonday, July 27 – Thursday, July 30, 2:00 – 5:00pm$120 Instructor “Miss Amie”This camp for aspiring chefs will be four days filled with recipes for the chef who wants to learn it all. Everyday we will sharpen our skills with culinary delights from breakfast to dinner and everything in between. Breakfast Casserole, Breakfast Paninis, Brunch Potatoes, Chicken and Rice Soup, Minestrone Soup, Potato Soup, Salad Stuffed Pitas, Turkey Ranch Wraps, Chile Rellenos Casserole, Chicken Francaise, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Desserts and more.

Let’s Cook the aLphaBet – LittLe ChefMonday, August 3 - Thursday, August 6,10:00am – 12:00pm$80Instructor “Miss Amie”We will practice the alphabet as we prepare fun recipes that will feature the letters of the day. What better way to learn the alphabet than to eat it from A to Z? ABC Soup, Best Fudge Brownies, Cheesy Calzones, Delicious Smoothies, Elephant Snack Mix, Fruit Pizza, Garden Fresh Vegetable Salad, Monkey Bread, Nachos, Pigs in a Blanket, Rocket Fuel, Ultimate Cookies, Vegetable Kabobs, Yogurt Parfaits, Zoo Snack Mix and more!

“Chopped” CompetitionMonday, August 10 – Thursday, August 1310:00am – 1:00pm$120Instructor “Miss Ellen”No one will get “Chopped” during this fun camp, but the kids will learn how to pair some unlikely foods. Under guidance of our chefs, teams will work with chocolate and bacon, fruit and cheese, chicken and potato chips, corn flakes and hot dogs and a variety of fun foods! Come use your imagination and help us create some great tasting food!

BaCkpaCk aCross europeMonday, August 17 – Thursday, August 202:00 – 5:00pm$120instructor “Miss Liz” Grab your backpack and join us as we take our taste buds on a culinary adventure as we cook foods from across Europe. We will visit Ireland, England, Spain, France, Morocco, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark and Finland all in four days! Bangers and Mash, Irish Soda Bread, Shepherd’s Pie, Scones, Raspberry Cranachan, Pipirrana (Potato Salad), Ratatouille (Vegetable Stew), Sweet and Nutty Cous Cous, Spaetzle (Noodles), Linzer Torte Cookies, Dansk Aebleskiver (Donuts), Swedish Meatballs, Finnish Summer Soup and more!

PinkaliciousInstructor “Miss Ilene” Stella Saturday, July 11, 10:00am-12:00pm$15 Pinkalicious loves a party, and so do we! We will celebrate this wonderful kids series by making some yummy recipes. Join us to hear a story or two of pinkalicious’ fun adventures. Strawberry cupcakes with fresh Buttercream icing, Fresh pink lemonade, Strawberry yogurt parfaits

sailing The ocean BlueInstructor “Miss Deborah” Gerlach Saturday, July 18 , 10:00am-12:00pm$15Set your sails for a summertime meal of fun and tasty treats. Beautiful crystal clear water and that warm summer sun is what this menu will have you thinking about as you create this feast. Tuna Schooners, Sea Shell Salad, Sweet Sea Turtles and Blue Sea Parfaits.

Pigs love To ParTy!Instructor “Miss Ilene” Saturday, August 8, 10:00am-12:00pm$15Join us for party themed treats as we read a Laura Numeroff favorite,”If You Give A Pig A Party”. Come and learn how to make these fun party foods. Rainbow wraps, Carnival caramel apple bites, Marshmallow fun pops

summerTime FunInstructor “Miss Deborah” Gerlach Saturday, August 15, 10:00am-12:00pm$15 Summer is a time for swimming, beach games and ice cream cones. Make your own sweet treats with a twist on this fun theme. Celebrate the best things about summer with this fun menu. Brownie Surprise Ice Cream Cones, Carry Out Fruit Cones, Beach Ball Cookies and Surfing Teddy Bears

Back To school wiTh a mouseInstructor “Miss Ilene” Saturday, September 12 , 10:00am-12:00pm$15It’s back to school time and we are celebrating with the beloved kids classic, “If You Take A Mouse To School”. Join mouse, Stephen and Miss Ilene as we read the story and make delicious recipes. Grilled cheese fingers with tomato soup dipping sauce, Stephen’s chocolate chip cookies, Strawberry smoothies

aFTer school snackingInstructor “Miss Deborah” Gerlach Saturday, September 19, 10:00am-12:00pm$15 After a long day at school you arrive home a little tired and a bit hungry. You needed a little pick me up, an afternoon snack. Make your own snacks for after school or anytime with these delicious recipes. PBJ Kabobs, Rancher’s Veggie Dip, Baked Pepperoni Roll-Ups, Strawberry Banana Milkshake

Kids’ Kitchen

LITTLE CHEFS AGES 4–7 Moms and Dads, feel free to leave the little ones at class in The Cooking School in the hands of our capable teachers and assistants, or stay in the back of the classroom and watch; you choose whatever you and your child are most comfortable with.

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summer BerriesInstructor “Miss Amie” LimingFriday, July 10, 6:00-8:00pm$15 One of the best thing about summer are the sweet summer berries you get to pick and enjoy. If you love the berries of summer join us tonight to learn some tasty recipes that your whole family will enjoy. Triple Berry Muffins, Berry Sandwiches, Berry Crisp, Summer Berry Harvest Smoothies

cinderella sTyleInstructor “Miss Therese” BertrandFriday, July 17, 6:00-8:00pm $15Tonight we will be cooking delicious recipes based on the new release of the Cinderella movie! Come and get your “princess” on as we glide through these glamorous eats! Pumpkin Coach Muffins, Glass Slipper Cupcakes, Ball Gown Cookies, Prince’s Pasta, Kindness Magic Wands

kids Fun nighT – ice cream socialInstructor “Miss Amie” LimingFriday, August 21 , 6:00-8:00pm$15 If ice cream is one of your favorite things you are sure to love this class. We will be setting up a yummy ice cream topping bar with all the fixings. After we make our own sundae we will play a few games while we indulge in this cool summer treat. Homemade hot fudge, Rich Caramel Sauce, Brownies, Chocolate Chip cookies and more..

sPonge BoB’s FavoriTe savory and sweeT delighTsInstructor “Miss Therese” Friday, August 28 , 6:00-8:00pm$15 Join us tonight as we make themed recipes from our favorite character. Come under the sea and join us as we make snacks from bikini bottom and The Krusty Krab restaurant! Krabby (burger) Patties, Patrick star grilled cheese sandwiches, grilled pineapple, thumbprint jelly (fish) cookies, and Sponge Bob square pants cupcakes.

sTar wars advenTures in The kiTchen Instructor “Miss Therese” Friday, September 18, 6:00-8:00pm$15 In anticipation of the new Force Awakens movie we will be cooking up some tasty dishes tonight! Join us in honor of this awesome seventh movie. You just have to decide are you on the dark side or the light side? Light Side Lemon Bars, Dark Side Devils Food Cupcakes, Storm Trooper Tacos, Force Awakens Fruit Smoothie, Pretzel Lasers

souThern classics Instructor “Miss Amie” LimingFriday, September 25 , 6:00-8:00pm$15 Learning to cook can be fun and exciting especially when you are trying out new cuisine. In this class we will be making good, wholesome southern favorites with a twist. Join us for a fun and tasty learning experience! Fried Chicken Salad, Moist Cornbread, Southern Gumbo, Upside Down Cake

JUNIOR CHEFS AGES 8–15

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ClassesheaLthy snaCks on the go! Culinary Instructor Larry BauldTuesday, July 14, 7:00-9:00pm $25 It is sometimes difficult to eat healthy on the go. We are so busy during the summertime it isn’t easy to make smart choices when it comes to snacking. Join us tonight as we discover how a little planning and preparation can help curb hunger pangs. Peanut Butter Protein Balls, Super Berry Smoothie, All Purpose Granola Mix Flax Brownies griLLing around the gLoBe Chef Therese BertrandWednesday, July 15, 7:00-9:00pm $25 Travel around the globe with us as we sample grilled delicacies. These can be made outdoors on your grill during the summer and on your grill pan during the cooler months. Learn these wonderful recipes and add variety to your next barbeque! Thai Chicken Satay, Greek Souvlaki, Chimichurri Sauce, Spicy Grilled Pineapple, Spinach Salad with Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables

hands-on Fresh and new Picnic FavoriTes Culinary Instructor Ilene StellaTuesday, July 21, 7:00-9:00pm $25 These are not your mother’s picnic recipes! Join us for some fresh new recipes that will be the hit of your picnic or potluck. Pulled Chicken BBQ Sliders, Jalapeno and Cheddar Corn Dog Muffins, Whole Grain Salad with Pesto and Summer Vegetables, Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever!

summer Berries Chef Amie LimingMonday, July 27, 7:00pm-9:00pm $25 One of the highlights of summer is the variety of summer berries that we get to enjoy. All of our recipes in tonight’s class feature our summer bounty of berries. Chilled Mix Berry Soup, Berry Bruschetta, Chicken with Berry Wine Sauce, Berry Slaw, Summer Berry Crisp

summer CeLeBration Personal Chef Ellen AdamsThursday, July 30, 7:00pm-9:00pm $25 Time to invite your friends over for dinner on the patio! Tonight’s dinner will be easy and delicious. Your guests will be pleased and you won’t have to spend a lot of time in a hot kitchen. Summer Squash Carpaccio, Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, Grilled Pound Cake with Fruit and Cream

hands-on Jams, Jellies and more! Chef Amie LimingMonday, August 3, 7:00-9:00pm $25 Join us tonight to learn how to make your own homemade jams and jellies. You may think this is a difficult and daunting task but Chef Amie has a short cut to teach you. Skip the step of processing the jars and use the freezer. Raspberry Peach Freezer Jam, Strawberry-Citrus Freezer Jam, Freezer Raspberry Sauce, Jalapeno Pepper Freezer Jelly, Peach Poppy Seed Dressing, Freezer Salsa

easy, unique griLLitizers Culinary Instructor Liz BauldWednesday, August 5, 7:00-9:00pm $25 Want to check out a different way to make appetizers for that happy hour, patio party or weeknight family grilling? Well, come tonight and check out some new ideas for meal starters. Grilled cheese stuffed roasted red peppers, Spicy mini pork kabobs, grilled pizza roll kabobs, grilled honey herb shrimp

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Adult Classes

summers end fruit and Veggie harVest Culinary Instructor Ilene StellaTuesday, August 11, 7:00-9:00pm $25 As summer comes to an end our gardens are giving us a beautiful bounty of amazing fruits and vegetables. Wouldn’t you like to taste these treasures all year long? Join Ilene tonight as we explore what tasty recipes we can make with our summer’s end harvest. Stuffed Tomato Salad, Gazpacho, Vegetable Chili, Fruits of the Forest Rustic Gallete

hands-on melon madness Culinary Instructor Linda MurrayThursday, August 13, 7:00-9:00pm $25 Watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew are more than meet the eye. Not only do they taste great as is but you can make a variety of easy, delicious appetizers using the summer’s fresh melons. You’ll be the hit of the party with these fresh, new recipes! No-bake Melon cake, Boozy Fruit Salad, Balsamic Melon Salad, Watermelon Salsa

make it simpLe summer meaLs - soup and saLad Culinary Instructor Deborah GerlachWednesday, August 19, 7:00-9:00pm $25 If it is to hot to cook then join us tonight as Deborah shows us how to make easy, delicious,nutritious meals that will not heat up the kitchen. Take advantage of summer’s bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables and cool off with these versions of some traditional soups and salads. Cold Zucchini Soup, Gazpacho, Tomatoes with Basil and Mozzarella, Cucumbers with Yogurt Dill Dressing.

sweet Creations Chef Therese BertrandTuesday, August 25, 7:00-9:00pm $25 Tonight you will learn to bake like master chefs! These recipes may be easy but look like a million bucks! Learn how to turn ordinary recipes into extraordinary masterpieces! Fruit Glazed Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Pie in Chocolate Cups, Raspberry Cream Cupcakes, Lemon Curd Delicacies, Red, White and Blue Berries

sassy saLads Personal Chef Ellen AdamsThursday, August 27, 7:00-9:00pm $25 Tired of the “same old, same old” when it comes to your salad repertoire? Tonight’s class will introduce you to some new salads that have a lot of flavor and character. These salad will definitely up your game! Bring on the yum! Asian Chicken Salad, Antipasto Salad, Orecchiette with Roasted Beets, Mexican Fiesta Salad 6

hands-on game day snacks Personal Chef Ellen AdamsThursday, September 10, 7:00-9:00pm $25 It’s time for some football, so that makes it time for some great snacks! Score big with your guests when you serve up these delicious MVPs. Touchdown! Loaded Potato Skins, Potstickers, Pigskins In A Blanket, Jalapeno/Artichoke Dip

peaChes and pears Chef Amie LimingFriday, September 11, 11:00am-1:00pm $20 Can’t you just imagine the taste of sweet juicy peaches. You know they are good when the juice runs down to your elbows. The crisp flavor of pears, yum! Well imagine no longer, join us for this taste class. Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, Dijon Peach Pork Chops, Peaches and Cream Muffins, Peach and Pear Dump Cake

BaCk to sChooL soup and sandwiCh speCiaL Culinary Instructor Deborah GerlachMonday, September 14, 7:00-9:00pm $25 School is back in session and autumn is in the air. Hot soup and sandwiches are great for dinner as well as lunch. Sometimes when your busy a comforting bowl of soup and a hearty sandwich is the perfect choice. Sneaky Broccoli Soup, Bump-in-the-Road Sandwiches, Wild Turkey Soup, Open-Faced Surprise Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.

new and deLiCious squash reCipes Culinary Instructor Linda MurrayWednesday, September 16, 7:00-9:00pm $25 Tired of your tried and true (and boring) squash recipes? Squash is in abundance, inexpensive and very healthy. Let’s explore new ways to eat these great veggies. Summer Vegetable Tian ,Yellow Squash Cheddar Biscuits, Butternut Squash Lasagna with Shiitake Mushrooms, Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs in the Crockpot

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orange Crush Chef Therese BertrandTuesday, September 22, 7:00-9:00pm $25 Join us tonight as we unleash the robust flavor of oranges. Learn different ways to introduce orange spice blends and oils into a variety of dishes! Orange Chicken, Citrus Glazed Salmon, Mixed Greens with Orange Vinaigrette, Green Beans with Oranges and Cranberries, and Candied Orange Peel

fridge to taBLe in 20 minutes Culinary Instructor Ilene StellaThursday, September 24, 7:00-9:00pm $25 From Fridge to table in 20 minutes or less, sometimes that is all the time we have to put a tasty, nutritious meal on the table for our families. Tonight Ilene will share some wonderful recipes to help you get dinner on the table in no time. Fast chicken curry, Asparagus and orange linguine, Spinach and cheese quesadillas

hands-on cake decoraTing Culinary Instructor Liz BauldMonday, September 28, 7:00-9:00pm $35 includes a take home starter kit Decorating cakes is easier than you may think. Learn how to frost, make borders, drop flowers, and roses. Everyone goes home with their own beginner decorating kit and your very own cake creation.

MVP CLASS: FOR THE HEALTH OF IT! PLANT-BASED DIET Culinary Instructor Larry Bauld and Joy Valvano, RD, CDEWednesday, September 30, 6:00-8:00pm MVP Members $15 (MUST call MVP directly to register to receive discount) Non-MVP members $25Considering a plant-based diet and dreading that first day without meat? Or already on one and bored with your current recipe repertoire? Sample some unique recipes that will leave you and your tastebuds satisfied. Quinoa with Garbanzo Beans, Zucchini and Cumin, Tempeh Salad Lettuce Wrap, Greek Salad with Orzo and Feta

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Summer CampsLittle Chefs camps are for ages 4-8, $80 per week

Junior Chef camps are for ages 8-12, $120 per weekAspiring Chefs are for ages 10-teen, $120 per week

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Week Date Time Level Theme

#1 Jun. 29-Jul. 2 2-5:00pm Junior Road Trip Across USA

#2 July 13-16 3-5:00pm Little Care Bears Cook

#3 July 20-23 2-5:00pm Junior Minion Madness

#4 July 27-30 2-5:00pm Aspiring From Dawn to Dusk

#5 Aug. 3-6 10am-12:00pm Little Let’s Cook the Alphabet

#6 Aug. 10-13 10am-1:00pm Aspiring “Chopped” Competition

#7 Aug. 17-20 2-5:00pm Junior Backpack Across Europe