Youth Programs


Youth with Chef in training session.Kids’ Culinary Academy @ UW-L

Level I: The Basics | students entering grades 6-8
July 16-18, 2012; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dinner begins at 5 p.m. on the last day for families.

Level II: Baking | students entering grades 6-9.  (Prerequisite Level I: The Basics)
July 19-20, 2012; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (FULL)
July 26-27, 2012; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (second session)

Baker’s Expo begins at 5 p.m. on the last day for families.

 

At Kids Culinary Academy, our executive chefs and registered dietician will inspire your imagination and encourage your creativity as you create tasty delights, sumptuous delicacies and extraordinary dishes.

While learning food preparation skills is the main ingredient at the Culinary Academy, each session adds a heap of kitchen safety, a scoop of etiquette, a handful of table setting, a pinch of menu planning, and laughter to taste.

At Kids Culinary Academy, imaginations are free to run wild as kids discover math, reading, health, time management, food chemistry and social skills through our hands-on cooking camp.

View Photo Album I and Photo Album II from last years program.

Kids Culinary Academy hones future chefs
La Crosse Tribune | Sunday, July 24, 2011

We’ve "souped up" our program this year by adding an advanced level to the Academy that will conquer the exact science of baking!  

Clip art of a chef.Bon appetite!

Time Activity
7:45-8 a.m. Camper Drop Off
5 p.m. Camper Dismissal

Level I: The Basics
$205

Includes diploma, personalized apron, chef hat, lunches, snacks and dinner for two guests.
Registration is limited to 20 young chefs.
Ward Room, Cartwright Center, UW-La Crosse
Registration Deadline: June 29, 2012

Level II: Baking
$155
Includes diploma, baking tools, lunches, snacks and entry to the Baking Expo for two guests.
Registration is limited to 12 young pastry chefs. (Prerequisite: Kids Culinary Academy Level I: The Basics in 2011 or registered to attend in 2012.)
Ward Room, Cartwright Center, UW-La Crosse
Registration Deadline: June 29, 2012

Register Online NOW!

Printable Registration (1 page PDF)

Picture of scholarship burst.Scholarships:
Scholarships are available for financially disadvantaged students. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. 2012 Scholarship applications will be accepted through April 16 or until scholarship funds have been depleted. A required payment of at least 15% is due at time of registration.

To register or for questions: Karen DeSchepper, 608.785.6508 or kdeschepper@uwlax.edu