Around the World Cooking Camp | Rooks to Cooks | Activity for Kids

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Live In-Person Activity

8 - 13 year olds

Aug. 9, 2021
(5 days long)

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
End date: Aug. 13, 2021

CAD $550.00

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Cooking & Baking

WE’RE BACK and running COVID-SAFE in-person day camps this August!

$ 550.00 PLUS TAX

Start date: August 9th, 2021
End date: August 13th, 2021

Objective: To teach our campers fundamental life and cooking skills while introducing them to new foods and flavours from around the world. Through this program, they will develop a deeper appreciation for other cultures and their cuisines, as well as the practical cooking skills and knowledge needed to help prepare meals at home.

Around the World is back again, and ready to take flight! This program will take our campers on a trip across the globe, visiting some of the most iconic food cultures in the world and featuring dishes from each cuisine.

Around the World is the destination for learning proper knife skills, cooking techniques, foundational pastry skills, and diverse cooking methods. Graduating campers will leave with the cooking skills and self-confidence to prepare and execute these vibrant recipes at home for your family.

Menu sneak peek:

Japan: Teriyaki Chicken or Tofu and Sweet Potato Avocado Maki

Greece: Homemade Pitas and Fresh Tzatziki

Thailand: Chicken or Tofu Pad Thai and Mango Fresh rolls

France: Quiche Lorraine and French Macarons

Italy: Napoleon Style Pizza and Tiramisu Trifles

Around the World utilizes meat and dairy products, but can be accommodated for vegetarians and students who keep kosher or halal.

Program Overview

Campers will learn culinary skills & theory from passionate and experienced Chef instructors
We structure our camps like culinary school. Recipe execution will be preceded by a full cooking demonstration by their Chef instructors
Campers work in pairs to complete up to 5 daily recipes from scratch
We do not work with any processed foods or sauces
Our programs are hands on, intensive and FUN
Activities are primarily cooking activities, however we do take 2 daily outdoor breaks where we run camp style games & crafts.
Each week ends with a graduation ceremony where every student receives a certificate and is recognized for their accomplishment. Ceremonies can be watched live through zoom or a recording can be viewed later that evening.

Our Team

Our summer camp teams are comprised of 4 staff members: A Lead Chef, a Sous Chef, a Camp Counsellor and a Kitchen Assistant. Our Chef instructors are experienced and passionate culinary professions, eager to share their knowledge with the younger generation of chefs and inspire young minds. Our camp counsellors are enthusiastic and experienced youth workers who bring the camp activities and energy to our culinary classrooms. Our kitchen assistants are there to help and support our campers as they learn new skills and expand their culinary knowledge.

Our Chefs and camp counsellors must obtain their first aid & CPR certification, food handlers course and a clear police check. Our kitchen assistant is required to complete their food handlers course and police check. The majority of our team have graduated from culinary school and or have obtained their red seal certification.

CAMPS RUN FROM 9:00AM – 4:00PM MONDAY – FRIDAY

CAMPS ARE ALL AGES (8-14) AND CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 20 CAMPERS EACH WEEK

Details:

SUMMER 2021 COVID-PROTOCOLS PER GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES

Parents/guardians, campers, and staff will be screened daily for symptoms and temperature prior to entering the building. Campers or staff who fail the screening will not be allowed to enter the facility.
Parents/guardians will not be allowed to enter the facility. Campers will be dropped off at the main entrance and escorted into the building safely by a R2C staff member.
All campers and staff are required to wear a well-fitting, non-medical mask at all times indoors EXCEPT when eating and drinking, and ONLY outdoors when physical distancing is not possible. Each camper will eat at their own distanced station OR a shared station for siblings or “bubble mates”.
Cleaning and disinfection practices are increased:
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer will be supplied at all entrances. Usage is mandated prior to entering the facility.
- All equipment used for activities will be cleaned and disinfected between use.
- Cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces will take place regularly throughout the entire day.
- Regular and frequent hand washing will be required when necessary.
- All dish washing will be executed by our Kitchen Assistants, not the campers themselves like usual.

What’s Included in the Registration

Chef

Chef Coat, Apron & no cut glove

Included in the cost of Registration is an official Rooks to Cooks Chef Coat, Apron and safety glove. Returning camper? Have no fear! Opt out of a uniform at check out for a reduced price.

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Daily Lunch

Throughout the cooking camp day, campers work through several recipes and prepare their own lunches. The food varies from day to day and includes delicious and nutritious hot meals that all our campers enjoy. Please note that our programs are peanut free and Allergy Aware.

Daily Take-Home Treats

At the end of each camp day, food will be sent home with campers in Tupperware containers. Tupperware containers are to be supplied by the families. Campers get to share their tasty creations with their family! Your children will be delighted to offer you a taste of all their hard work at cooking camp.

SUMMER CAMP DAY AT A GLANCE

8:00 am – 9:00 am - Before Camp Care

Before camp care is an additional cost. Note: additional care is supervised childcare only. We do not run any organized games or activities during this time. We highly recommend campers bring a game or book. If they wish, they can assist staff with setting up for the day.

9:00 am – 9:15 am - Morning Huddle

Campers gather around Chef’s table to go over and get pumped for the day’s menu, activities, and goals. Any questions about the previous day’s items may be asked at this time. Chefs will discuss the morning Mise en place (MEP) necessities and direct the campers to begin morning MEP prep.

9:15 am – 10:15 am - Morning Menu Preparation

In partners, campers prepare the morning recipes of the day which will be eaten for their lunch. During this time, instructors and camp counsellors circulate assisting campers with their recipe execution.

We prepare an average of 3 morning recipes. Recipe preparation is always preceded by Mise en place prep (pre-measuring and organizing all ingredients), as well as, a full scale cooking demonstration conducted by their chefs. Campers will learn how to prepare the dishes at hand through a visual demonstration of each menu item, coupled with culinary theory, tips and industry tricks pertaining to those items. Once campers have watched the demo, they will then partner up to complete the menu item at hand. Menu preparation is followed by time to clean up, reset and prepare the MEP for the next recipe.

10:15 am – 10:30 am - Morning Break

Campers take a quick recess and eat a snack that they have brought from home. All snacks must be peanut and treenut free. The morning break is free play. Rooks to Cooks provides a “box of fun” comprised of various art supplies, games, toys, balls, etc. for campers to play with if they choose. Campers are also welcome to bring any books, games, toys, etc. from home, if they wish.

10:30 am – 12:00 pm - Continued Morning Recipe Preparation

Campers will partner up and continue the cooking processes that they began prior to recess. Once again, instructors and camp counsellors will circulate assisting campers with their recipe execution.

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm - Clean Down and Lunch Set Up

Campers clean up from their morning menu preparation and set up for their lunch. Here at Rooks to Cooks we believe it is important to teach our campers about sanitation and cleanliness. As such, they are highly involved in the cleaning and maintenance of cleanliness standards here at camp. Clean up is comprised of washing, sanitizing and drying their work stations, sweeping the floors, and some dishwashing. Once clean, campers will organize the tables and chairs, and lunch will be eaten with every child eating at their own social distanced station.

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm - Lunch and Break Time

Campers sit down and enjoy their lunch at their own social distanced station. After they have finished eating, camp counsellors will take the group outside and run a “game of the day” or “activity of the day”. If campers choose not to participate, then they are welcome to use the “box of fun” and spend their break time as they wish. Campers are encouraged to join in on the group game/activity of the day to get them running around and active, however, the choice is theirs to make.

1:30 pm – 1:40 pm - Afternoon Huddle

Campers gather around Chef’s table to go over the afternoon menu item/items Mise en place (MEP). Campers will then partner up and begin their afternoon MEP prep.

1:40 pm – 3:30 pm - Afternoon Menu Preparation

Campers partner up and prepare the afternoon recipe/recipes of the day. During this time, instructors and camp counselors circulate assisting campers with their recipe execution.

Recipe preparation is always preceded by Mise en place prep (pre-measuring and organizing all ingredients), as well as, a full scale cooking demonstration conducted by their chefs. Campers will learn how to prepare the dishes at hand through a visual demonstration of each menu item, coupled with culinary theory, tips and industry tricks pertaining to those items. Once campers have watched the demo, they will then regroup with their partner to complete the menu items at hand.

Afternoon recipes may be used for the following purposes: (1) Daily take homes for the campers to share with their families; (2) Two-part recipes or prep for next day recipes

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm - End of the Day Clean Down

Campers clean up from their afternoon menu preparation. Clean up is comprised of washing, sanitizing and drying their work stations, sweeping the floors, and some dishwashing. If time permits, campers will take a quick afternoon recess outside.

3:45 pm – 4:00 pm - End of the Day Huddle

Before campers leave, the group gathers to conduct their daily “check in”. Campers will go around in a circle and share their favourites from the day and what they learned. Once all campers have shared with the group, their chefs will end the huddle with the next day’s menu outline, getting the group hyped and excited for the following day of camp!

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm - After Camp Care

After camp care is an additional cost. Note: additional care is supervised childcare only. We do not run any organized games or activities during this time. We highly recommend campers bring a game or book. If they wish, they can assist staff with prep for the next day.

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