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5 - 11 yrs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025
9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
24 students
Class Experience
Cook + Create Camp is Back! (formerly Homesteading)
Kids will love learning, playing, growing, crafting, baking, and cooking at our Schoolhouse Summer Camp.
Each day is unique and every week is packed with recipes and creative projects!
Our Full Day campers will make lunch in the morning from scratch. Homemade pasta, handmade tortillas, dough for empanadas and more! Schoolhouse cooking tools are age appropriate and our warm, encouraging staff helps kids learn important life skills in a positive, supportive, and FUN environment!
Campers will make their own dessert each afternoon, learning and practicing measuring, mixing, and other baking and pastry skills.
You are always welcome to send your camper with NUT FREE food for an extra lunch or a snack.
Camp times: Monday - Friday
9AM - 3PM
$550/ child
$50/ early drop off 8am - 9am
For children ages 5-11
We'll bake, cook + craft each day and the consecutive days make it possible for us to do longer projects.
It's a lot of fun building on skills all week long and having a relaxed and creative environment to play in!
Trips to the park and area gardens are part of our daily schedule, too. Kids love the variety of activities.
Recipes are sent home each week so that you can continue practicing skills at home.
CAMP SCHEDULE
June 4 + 5 - Mini Camp!
Dessert: Berry Hand Pie, Donut Cookie
Lunch: Veggie Fried Rice, Breakfast for Lunch
June 9 - 13 Food Court Favorites
Dessert: Giant Mall Cookie, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Cinnabon, Stan’s Donuts, Starbucks Cake Truffles
Lunch: Sbarro Baked Ziti + Orange Julius, Egg rolls + LoMein, Nachos Bell Grande, CPK Pizza, Einstein’s Bagels & Cream Cheese
June 16 - 20 Summertime Treats - the best treats of the summer!
(we are in session 6/19 Juneteenth)
Dessert: Berry Hand Pie, Donut Cookie, S'mores Donuts, Funfetti Cupcakes, Halo Halo
Lunch: Veggie Fried Rice, Breakfast for Lunch, Empanadas, Pasta, Pizza
June 23-27 Cake Week
Dessert: Strawberry Swiss Roll, Ombre Cake, Hostess Cupcakes, Two Tier Cakes with Buttercream + Decorations.
Lunch: Stromboli, Quesadillas, Summer Minestrone, Chana Masala & Naan, Tater Tot Hotdish
June 30 -July -3 (prorated - $440) - Schoolhouse Favorites
Dessert: Ube Cupcakes, Birthday Donuts, Giant Cookie, Soft Pretzels
Lunch: Summer Minestrone, Homemade Pasta, Pizza, Chana Masala
July 7-11 - Around The World
Dessert - Chinese Moon Cakes, French Yogurt Cake, Neapolitan cookies, Concha Bread, Alfajores
Lunch: Lo Mein, Quiche, Orecchiette with Peas, Quesadillas, Empanadas
July 14-18 Cake Week
Dessert: Strawberry Swiss Roll, Ombre Cake, Hostess Cupcakes, Two Tier Cakes with Buttercream + Decorations.
Lunch: Stromboli, Quesadillas, Summer Minestrone, Chana Masala & Naan, Tater Tot Hotdish
July 21-25 Summertime Treats - the best treats of the summer!
Dessert: Donut Cookie, S'mores Donuts, Funfetti Cupcakes, Berry Hand Pie, Halo-Halo
Lunch: Veggie Fried Rice, Breakfast for Lunch, Empanadas, Pasta, Pizza
July 28-Aug 1 Around the World
Dessert - Chinese Moon Cakes, French Yogurt Cake, Neapolitan cookies, Concha Bread, Alfajores
Lunch: Lo Mein, Quiche, Orecchiette with Peas, Quesadillas, Empanadas
Aug 4-8 - Schoolhouse Faves
Dessert: Ube Cupcakes, Apple Galette, Birthday Donuts, Giant Cookie, Soft Pretzels
Lunch: Summer Minestrone, Homemade Pasta, Pizza, Breakfast for Lunch, Chana Masala
Aug 11-15 - Summertime Treats
Dessert: Berry Hand Pie, Donut Cookie, S'mores Donuts, Funfetti Cupcakes, Halo Halo
Lunch: Veggie Fried Rice, Breakfast for Lunch, Empanadas, Pasta, Pizza
Allergies: We can accommodate most food allergies and do not serve any peanuts or tree nuts. When you register your child please list any food allergies and we are happy to accommodate. Our recipes are all vegetarian. We may offer meat options (like pepperoni for pizza) so please include your child's dietary restrictions in your registration. (vegan, no pork etc). We strive to be 100% inclusive and celebrate every person's choices.
Cancellation for Camps:
CANCELLATION:
2+ wks notice = refund - $25 admin fee
Less than 2 wks notice = credit - $25 admin fee
Less than 1 wks notice = no credit offered. You may transfer camp to another child. Email us to let us know.
Late Pick-up:
Please communicate with the camp manager if you are running late for pick-up.
10 mins + = $10
20 mins + = $20
What to bring:
Water bottles are nice but not necessary. Label them!
You may bring an apron but not necessary.
Close-toed shoes are ideal and tying long hair back is helpful.
Dress for Mess!
Take Home Food:
We will provide take out containers for a child's dessert only. Any leftover lunch will not be saved for take home as we have limited refrigerator space for their items. You are welcome to send in a clean take out container for dessert, if you wish - they often have more than they can eat and want to share with you!
Arrival + Dismissal:
Camp staff will be ready to check in campers 10 min before camp is scheduled to begin.
FIRST DAY: Please greet the counselor with the roster and we'll check in your camper and confirm your information.
Notes
Counselors will be ready to check in campers 10 minutes before camp start time each day.
Other Things To Know
CANCELLATION:
2+ wks notice = refund - $25 admin fee
Less than 2 wks notice = credit - $25 admin fee
Less than 1 wk notice = no credit offered. You may transfer camp to another child. This includes incidence of illness.
Reviews for Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio
4.9 out of 5
Based on 509 provider ratings
Iisa w.
Mar 8, 2025
Loved:
My daughter and her friend attended and they seemed to love it! Cake pops are always a great idea, they loved making those!
Improvements:
I think the age range is too large. When 10-11 year olds are doing the same activity with 4-5 year olds it really changes the dynamic. I think they would enjoy it more if the time was structured more to their age group.
Pot of Gold Cake Pops - Class for Kids
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Rebecca B.
Mar 1, 2025
Loved:
My daughter had a blast. She loved making friends with the other kiddos that sat at her table and that she could help around the kitchen!
DIY Poptarts- caregiver and child
Location: Oak Park - Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio | Instructor: Sarah Edgar
Katie C.
Feb 25, 2025
Loved:
Student "That I got to play with some kids and I liked making the frosting for the churro donuts." Mom: Sign up and drop off/pick up were super easy. We feel super safe sending our kid for the day. It's a great day off option in the neighborhood.
Improvements:
Nothing at this time!
Cowboy Cookin' Camp
Location: Portage Park - Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio
Bridget C.
Feb 25, 2025
Loved:
My son loves being busy the whole day and trying new foods! Everyone who works at the Portage Park location is so friendly and welcoming.
Improvements:
Nothing! It is great!
Cowboy Cookin' Camp
Location: Portage Park - Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio
Huijun z.
Feb 18, 2025
Loved:
it is our first time been here. My two kids join dif cooking classes before and they told me this one is their favorite! they chopped the fruit, made cream and baked cookies. The instructors working at wicker park location on 2/17 are so nice. I love here
Improvements:
nothing
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