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Level 3 Culinary Academy Boot Camp Ages 11-18



Ages 11-18 

10am - 2pm Monday - Friday

Embark on a week-long culinary adventure designed to inspire the next generation of chefs! Our 4 hour per day Level 3 Culinary Academy Boot Camp offers hands-on instruction in professional cooking techniques, with a focus on mastering essential skills and exploring diverse cuisines.

Each day, campers will learn to prepare a wide variety of dishes, from savory to sweet, while gaining confidence in the kitchen. Campers will be learning and applying the science of cooking through experiments and testing to hone in their culinary palateThe program combines engaging class instruction with hands-on cooking at individual cook stations. Campers will prepare lunch each day and enjoy plenty of time to hone their craft.

What We’ll Cover:

  • Potatoes, Grains & Pasta: Perfect rice techniques (simmer, pilaf, risotto), homemade gnocchi, ramen noodles, and creative ways to use leftovers.
  • Meat & Seafood Mastery: Chicken, beef, pork, turkey, seafood—plus various cooking techniques to enhance flavors.
  • Flavor Building and Capturing: Learn the art of layering flavors with spices, aromatics, and quick pickling.
  • Healthy Cooking: Vegetarian dishes, substitutions, and how to bring umami into every meal.
  • Quick Pickling: Learn to preserve vegetables and enhance dishes with tangy, flavorful pickles made in minutes.
  • Stocks, Sauces & Emulsions: Mother sauces, pan sauces, and creative cold sauces like pesto and chutneys.
  • Cooking Techniques: Stir-frying, grilling, roasting, sautéing, braising, and more!

 Camp Highlights:

  • Hands-On Learning: Each camper will work at their own station while collaborating on group projects.
  • Daily Lunch Creations: Campers will enjoy the meals they prepare in class.
  • Experimentation: Explore flavor profiles, heat transfer methods, and cookware effects on cooking.
  • Final Showcase: On Friday, campers will prepare a special meal for two guests, showcasing their newly acquired skills.

This Level 3 Class is not appropriate for inexperienced cooks and is limited to Ages 11-18, unless both Level 1 & 2 Culinary Camps have been completed.

THIS CAMP CANNOT ACCOMMODATE GLUTEN RESTRICTIONS! 

CHEF:  Ramon Montes
For the past five summers Chef Ramon has been a camp favorite teaching chef and is known for his many anacronyms which help campers learn important culinary techniques such as  ABT (always be tasting) and GBT (golden, brown, delicious). While going to college for his dance degree, he was also working at local restaurants where his passion for food really kicked in. Ramon decided to retire from the stage and go back to school for his Culinary Arts degree. He’s always been interested in not only how to cook, but also what happens to the food when we cook it. From the shared cultural experience to the science of cooking, Ramon loves every aspect of food, especially teaching others about the art of cooking. Growing up in a traditional Mexican household, food was always a major part of his life, and now he is glad to share his knowledge and culture with others. 

Our recipes use common ingredients that may or may not be specified in the menu, including various fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats, spices, wheat flours, etc. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction we should be aware of, please call or email before attending the class. We may or may not be able to accommodate. THIS CAMP CANNOT ACCOMODATE GLUTEN RESTRICTIONS! 

A minimum 14-day notice via phone or in-person is required for class cancellations. If you are unable to attend a class, you are encouraged to send someone in your place. We cannot make exceptions.

Got questions? Call, email, or check our FAQ page.

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