Junior Chef 4 Day Camp: Teen Takeover (June 22)

Junior Chef 4-Day Camp: Teen Takeover (June 22–25, 2026)

Harmons Traverse Mountain Cooking School
Chef Sterling

Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. daily

Join us for an immersive, four-day culinary journey designed specifically for teens. This isn't just about following recipes; it’s about mastering the science of flavor and the art of plating.

Ages: 13-15 years old

Skills and techniques:
- Learn basic cooking techniques and kitchen safety
- Work as a team to prepare and serve food the right way

Daily schedule:
- Day 1 — Knife Skills: Making and taking a big batch of Chicken Fajitas. They will make enough to eat for lunch and will take the rest home raw to cook in front of their families. Also making horchata, rice, and beans.
- Day 2 — A Big Pizza Pie: Learning how to make and toss their own pizza dough, sauce from scratch, assorted toppings, and a dessert pizza.
- Day 3 — Cakes and Cookies: Learn how to properly make, bake, and decorate a cake. Each student will make their own cake, butter cream frosting, and be shown how to use a piping bag.
- Day 4 — Market Basket Challenge: Ends with a friendly 'mystery basket' challenge with prizes for the winning team.

Seats are priced per person.

Please list any dietary restrictions in the comment section.

What to expect in a hands-on Harmons Cooking School class:
- You’ll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.
- You will be working in small groups, sharing workstations and equipment.
- Classes time is noted above.

Safety and clothing:
- Kids will be standing, cooking, and working for most of the class.
- Please have them wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back.
- For safety precautions, have kids wear long pants; short sleeves are okay, but not sleeveless.