food Explorers

Summer 2026

From Scratch Camp: A hands-on camp where young chefs create delicious, made-from-scratch dishes! Campers will mix, roll, and shape their way through savory favorites like Mozzarella Breadsticks, Wonton Cups, Fresh Pasta, and Stuffed Flatbreads, all while learning essential kitchen techniques. It’s all about fresh ingredients, creative cooking, and the joy of making it all by hand. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
Summer Baking:
Step into the world of butter, flour, and deliciousness! This fun-filled camp features seasonal favorites like Strawberries and Cream Rolls, Peach Brioche Buns, Lemon Blueberry Blondies, and Mini Chocolate Cakes. Campers will learn essential baking techniques while creating fresh, summery treats to enjoy! All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
Global Cuisine
Join us as we take young chefs on a hands-on culinary adventure around the world! Campers will explore bold flavors and new techniques as they make Egg Rolls, Personal Calzones, Curry Bowls with Naan, and Rice Paper Dumplings. It’s a delicious journey through global kitchens—no passport required! All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
Pastry Shop:
A baking camp where young chefs dive into the art of pastries—from Chocolate Eclairs and Mini Lemon Layer Cake to Mango Crumble Danish and Italian Crostata, campers create bakery-worthy treats in a fun, hands-on environment. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
Chocolate Week: A dream come true for young chocolate lovers ready to whisk, bake, and drizzle their way through a week of rich, chocolatey creations. Campers will make delicious treats like Chocolate Monkey Bread, Chocolate Cannoli Twists, Raspberry Tiramisu Brownies, and Triple-Decker Cookies—each one more indulgent than the last. Along the way, they’ll learn essential baking skills in a fun, hands-on kitchen adventure. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
Pasta Week:
Join Food Explorers for an entire week of pasta making! Everyday, you’ll make your own pasta dough from scratch, and turn it into a delicious meal along with a fresh salad each day. You’ll be making recipes like homemade ravioli, bowties and fettuccine with a from scratch sauce. All recipes are nut free but do contain eggs, dairy and gluten. Ingredient substitutions are not possible.
Mini Chefs Camp:
A hands-on cooking adventure made just for young chefs! Campers will create delicious favorites like Sweet Potato Flatbreads, Personal Pizzas, Berry Monkey Breads, and Peaches and Cream Cups while learning kitchen basics in a fun, supportive setting. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, flavor, and confidence-building for little food explorers! All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
Little Bites & Big Flavors Camp: Perfect first kitchen adventure for our youngest chefs! Campers will have hands-on fun making tasty treats like Raspberry Cheesecake Pies, Cheesy Potato Flatbreads, Brownie Parfaits, and homemade Gnocchi—all with age-appropriate guidance and lots of smiles. It’s a sweet and savory introduction to the joy of cooking! All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.

Registration Begins: Wednesday, May 6th @ 9:00am 
Program Dates: Monday, June 29th - Thursday, July 2nd 
Location: Fairfield Ludlowe High School 
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm 
Ages: 8 - 12 
Fee: $190.00

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Registration Begins: Wednesday, May 6th @ 9:00am 
Program Dates: Monday, June 29th - Thursday, July 2nd 
Location: Fairfield Ludlowe High School 
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm 
Ages: 7 - 11
Fee: $190.00

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Registration Begins: Wednesday, May 6th @ 9:00am 
Program Dates: Monday, July 6th - Friday, July 10th 
Location: Fairfield Ludlowe High School 
Time: 9:00pm - 12:00pm 
Ages: 7 - 11
Fee: $230.00

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Registration Begins: Wednesday, May 6th @ 9:00am 
Program Dates: Monday, July 6th - Friday, July 10th 
Location: Fairfield Ludlowe High School Culinary Room 
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm 
Ages: 8 - 12
Fee: $230.00

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Registration Begins: Wednesday, May 6th @ 9:00am 
Program Dates: Monday, July 13th - Friday July 17th 
Location: Fairfield Ludlowe High School Culinary Room 
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm 
Ages: 7 - 11
Fee: $230.00

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Registration Begins: Wednesday, May 6th @ 9:00am 
Program Dates: Monday, July 13th - Friday July 17th 
Location: Fairfield Ludlowe High School Culinary Room 
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm 
Ages: 7 - 11
Fee: $230.00

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Registration Begins: Wednesday, May 6th @ 9:00am 
Program Dates: Monday, July 20th - Thursday, July 23rd 
Location: Fairfield Ludlowe High School Culinary Room 
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm 
Ages: 5 & 6 
Fee: $190.00

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Registration Begins: Wednesday, May 6th @ 9:00am 
Program Dates: Monday, July 27th - Thursday, July 30th 
Location: Fairfield Ludlowe High School Culinary Room 
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm 
Ages: 5 & 6 
Fee: $190.00

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