Summer Camp: Junior Chefs (9-14) Mastering Dough: Pies, Popovers & Rolls

Summer Camp: Junior Chefs (9-14) Mastering Dough: Pies, Popovers & Rolls
Hands-On | Tastings

Monday 07/27/2026
Tuesday 07/28/2026
Wednesday 07/29/2026
Thursday 07/30/2026
9:30am – 12:30pm each day

4-Days: $325/person
Instructor Laura Thomsen
Ages 9-14

Agenda - Day 1
Sweet and Savory Hand Pies

Agenda - Day 2
Quiche
Chicken Pot Pie
Pie Crust Cookies

Agenda - Day 3
Two-Crust Fruit Pies
Pop-Overs

Agenda - Day 4
Cinnamon Rolls
Monkey Bread

Class Description
Young bakers will spend four fun-filled days diving into the world of dough, crusts, and comforting baked favorites. This hands-on baking camp focuses on foundational skills like mixing, rolling, crimping, and baking while exploring both sweet and savory recipes kids love. Campers will build confidence in the kitchen, practice teamwork, and take pride in creating delicious baked goods from scratch. Instructor Laura Thomsen, our creative mind behind many of our Junior Chef classes and Family Friendly Cooking classes will be guiding your Junior Chef through their culinary adventure.

Day 1: Hand Pies – Sweet & Savory
Camp begins with handheld favorites as bakers learn how to roll dough, add fillings, and seal and crimp sweet and savory hand pies. This day introduces pastry basics and sets the stage for working confidently with dough.

Day 2: Quiche & Crust Creations
On day two, campers tackle traditional baking techniques by making classic Quiche and a homestyle Chicken Pot Pie. We will also learn to make cookies from our leftover pie crusts. No ingredient goes to waste!

Day 3: Classic Pies & Popovers
Campers tackle traditional baking techniques by making two-crust fruit pies, learning how to roll, fill, and decorate pie dough. They’ll also bake light and airy popovers, discovering how steam and eggs create their dramatic rise.

Day 4: Cinnamon Rolls and Monkey bread
The final day is all about yeast dough and sweet rewards. Campers will mix, roll, and shape cinnamon rolls, learning how proofing works and finishing camp with warm, gooey treats they’ll be proud to share. We're also learning the technique for a fun load of Monkey Bread! A sweet pull-apart treat.
 
By the end of camp, kids will have mastered essential baking skills, explored a variety of doughs, and gained confidence that will inspire them to keep baking at home—one crust at a time.

Notes:
Please click here for a full description of our policies and FAQ’s. Finalization of your registration tells us that you have read and understand them.  Below is a summary of some of the key information, but it is not all-inclusive. 

• For the safety of all participants, we require the following: (1) Long hair must be tied back, restrained, or covered during class. (2) Closed-toe, non-slip shoes must be worn at all times in the kitchen. No sandals or open-toed footwear permitted. (3) Appropriate kitchen attire is required. Long pants are recommended to protect against potential burns or spills. Participants who do not comply with these safety requirements may be asked to adjust their attire or may be unable to participate in cooking activities. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Please enjoy a 10% discount on all items in our retail store during the full calendar day/night of your class or event. Our retail store will be open for browsing prior to class, during any breaks, and after class. 
• For multi-session classes and camps, we will gladly give you a full refund if you need to cancel more than three weeks prior to the start of the first class in the series and/or camp. Within three weeks of the start of a series, no refunds or credits will be given. Please note that any refund issued for classes purchased using a Gift Certificate or Account Credit will result in reinstatement of the original Gift Card or Account Credit and will bear the same expiration date. Account Credits issued for cancelations within three weeks of a class will expire one year from the date of issuance. We reserve the right to cancel a class for any reason, at any time, in which case you will receive a full refund. In the event your child misses a class in the series or camp, no refunds will be given and it is not possible to make up the class(es) in a future similar series. Likewise, once the series or camp has begun, no substitutions will be allowed since the series is designed for the classes to build upon each other.
• If (a) you’d like to sit with another registered guest, or (b) have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in the Comments section of your registration after reading our full description of policies and information about classes. Please note that children on the same registration form will automatically be seated together.
• Your registration tells us that you have read through the class description including the age requirements for that particular class.
• For Junior Chef (ages 9-14) classes and camps: Your child must be at least 9 years old as of the first class date (or as of the date of the first class of a series or camp) and no more than 14 years old. We reserve the right to check the age of your child. You must provide an Under 18 Waiver that is signed by a parent or legal guardian. Click here for a copy of the Under 18 Waiver. We encourage you to download, print, and sign the waiver and bring it to class with your child. If someone other than the parent signs a Waiver, they will need a legal document to be presented that shows without question that they have the legal authority to sign a Waiver on behalf of your child at that time. Without an appropriately signed Waiver, your child will not be allowed to attend the class. If someone other than the parent drops off your child and requests to sign on behalf of a child, they will need evidence that they are a legal guardian for that child. Please choose the class that is right for the developmental level and maturity of your child.