Junior Chef 4 Day Camp: Teen Takeover (July 20)

Junior Chef 4 Day Camp: Teen Takeover (July 20)

Monday, July 20 - Thursday, July 23 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Harmons Traverse Mountain Cooking School
Chef Sterling

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. Ending in a friendly "mystery basket" challenge on the final day.

Ages: 13-15 years old
Date: Monday, July 20 through Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., daily
Location: Harmons Traverse Mountain Cooking School
Instructor: Chef Sterling

Skills and Techniques:
- Learn basic cooking techniques and kitchen safety
- Work as a team to prepare and serve delicious 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: Learn how to make and toss 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, buttercream frosting, and be shown how to use a piping bag.
- Day 4 - Market 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 professional chef instructors.
- You will be working in small groups, sharing workstations and equipment.
- Classes run at the times noted above.
- 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, please have kids wear long pants; short sleeves are okay, but not sleeveless.