Junior Chef Showdown

Service Description

Calling all future food stars! Inspired by favorite competition shows like Chopped Junior, MasterChef Jr., and Top Chef, this fast-paced cooking camp challenges campers to think creatively, work as a team, and race the clock through exciting mystery cooking challenges. Each day features a brand new culinary competition where students solve ingredient puzzles, build bold flavors, and present their dishes for judging. With surprise twists, timed rounds, and team strategy challenges, campers will cook their way toward the title of Junior Chef Champions. Aprons on. Timers set. Let the showdown begin! Daily Challenge Highlights Menu varies slightly based on mystery ingredients and competition twists Day 1 | Mystery Basket Challenge Teams receive a surprise set of ingredients and must work together to create a savory dish before time runs out. Day 2 | Food Truck Wars Challenge Campers design a street-food concept and create a signature handheld-style dish to match their truck theme. Day 3 | Championship Showdown The final round features a secret multi-part challenge where teams combine techniques to create a complete plated dish worthy of the judges’ table.Awards presented at the end of camp include Best Presentation, Most Creative Chef, and Ultimate Junior Chef Champion. Notes: Camp is 3 days and 2.5 hours each- day (Tuesday –Thursday ). Camp is Drop-off and Limited to 12 students working in teams of three with 2–3 instructors per session. This fast paced mini camp includes timed challenges, decorating contests, mystery ingredient rounds, and judging panels each day. Students will work collaboratively in small teams while learning baking skills, savory cooking techniques, and presentation strategies inspired by real competition shows. Summer Camp Refund Policy: Summer camp tuition is non-refundable. With at least four (4) weeks’ notice prior to the start of camp, tuition may be transferred as a credit toward a future class or camp, subject to availability. Credits are not issued for missed camp days or schedule changes made within four weeks of the camp start date. In the event of closures due to unforeseen facility issues a full credit will be issued to your account for future use.