We are thankful to Lynn a Meadows Discovery Center for sponsoring the Cooking & Culinary section in our 2023 Ultimate Summer Camp Guide.
Feeding your kids all summer takes work! Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, snack… dinner. Send them to camp and teach them how to cook for themselves and the family! Now that’s a win-win!
STEM IN THE KITCHEN
Ages: 7-11
Where: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulfport
www.lmdc.org/summer-camps
Did you know cooking is science? Campers will enjoy a week of learning and experimenting in the kitchen and will even get the opportunity to eat some of their science experiments! (This camp may include Nuts, Milk products, and Gluten!)
COOK WITH A BOOK
Ages: 4-6
Where: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulfport
www.lmdc.org/summer-camps
Campers will enjoy story time, create an edible treat and craft based upon a story. (This camp may include Nuts, Milk products, and Gluten)
CULINARY CAMP
Ages: 9-13
Where: MGCCC, Harrison County Campus
www.mgccc.edu/programs/community-education/summer-camps/
One of MGCCC’s most popular camp, this interactive cooking camp encompasses both savory and sweet cooking. Everything is made from scratch in state of the art kitchens. Students will learn techniques for proper cooking & baking skills from award winning chefs. They will also focus on safety while cooking in the kitchen for children. Each child is put into groups of two and will get to eat all that they create.
KID’S BAKING CAMP
Ages: 8-12
Where: Dolce Bakeshop, Long Beach
www.dolcebakes.net/events
Join Dolce Bakeshop for a four-day baking adventure! Children will learn food science, food safety, measuring tips, recipes, and more! Class will run Tuesday – Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Ticket price includes two snacks.
CAMP CULINARY
Ages: 5-12
Where: Glowbug’s Playhouse, Wiggins
Campers will learn and practice lots of basic cooking skills such as proper measurement, knife skills, and stovetop safety. They will prepare and cook various dishes and baked goods throughout the week. There will be lots of sampling and tasting and perhaps even a dish or two brought home for the family to enjoy!
JR CHEF CAMP
Ages: 7-14
Where: FACE @ Christus Victor, Ocean Springs
https://www.thefriendsoface.org/summer-camp-2023
This is a hands-on camp where kids will learn the basics of kitchen safety, knife usage, recipe following, and trusting their taste buds!
CULINARY CONNECTION
Ages: 6-8
Where: FABLAB, Vancleave
http://fablabjacksoncounty.org/vancleave-fablab-jr-camps/
Who ever said that playing with your food is a bad thing? Chefs will explore basic kitchen safety, learn to take proper measurements while cooking, and will learn the science behind cooking! Students will also make their own recipes and take home extras to share with their families when available. With supervision from camp counselors, campers will use small toaster ovens, hotplates, kitchen utensils, and more as they prepare their dishes.
SWEET ENHANCEMENTS SUMMER CAMPS
Grades: K-3rd and 4th-8th
Where: Sweet Enchantments, Ocean Springs
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Sweet Enchantments is offering a variety of sweet camps this summer! Kindergarteners through third graders can choose from Cookie & Brownie Week, Breakfast Sweets, Camping Themed Treats, Summer Sweets, Ice Cream Week, and Carnival Themed Treats. Fourth-eighth graders can choose from Cake Making & Decorating, Bread Making, Composed Desserts, and All Things Chocolate.
CULINARY CAMP
Grades: K-8th
Where: St. Patrick Catholic High School, Biloxi
NEED MORE CAMP IDEAS?
Check out our Ultimate Summer Camp Guide! We have gathered all the camp resources for moms on the Gulf Coast!
Please note: MGCCC, Lynn Meadows, Rock U2, and Walter Anderson, and F.A.C.E. have other summer camp options that may not be included in the guide. Please check out their websites for more info!
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