Junior Chef World Tour: Kids Summer Cooking Camp

Explore the world one recipe at a time in this hands-on culinary camp for aspiring young chefs.


Bake Love to me
Bake Love to me
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8 to 12 years     5 x 4 hours Location Downtown Class size 1 to 12 guests   $555

Junior Chef World Tour: 5-Day Summer Camp (Ages 8–12)
Pack your passport and join Chef Sara for a delicious week-long culinary adventure! In this hands-on summer camp, young chefs will travel the world through food while learning real kitchen skills, food safety, culinary techniques, and the confidence that comes from creating something with their own two hands.
Each day, campers will explore a different cuisine, work together in a professional kitchen environment, and bring home delicious creations to share with family and friends. Along the way, they'll learn knife skills, food science, kitchen safety, presentation, teamwork, and the foundations of cooking from scratch.
No experience necessary—just a love of food and a sense of adventure!
Monday: New York Bagel Shop Adventure
We'll kick off our culinary journey by learning the art of sourdough bagel making. Campers will mix, shape, and top their own bagels while learning about fermentation and the science behind bread making. We'll also create homemade flavored cream cheeses to pair with our bagels.
Skills learned:
  • Dough mixing and shaping
  • Fermentation basics
  • Measuring and kitchen organization
  • Bread baking fundamentals
Take home:
  • Freshly baked sourdough bagels
  • Homemade flavored cream cheese
Tuesday: Mexican Salsa Lab
Young chefs will sharpen their culinary skills while making fresh salsa, guacamole, and crispy tortilla chips. Campers will create their own custom salsa recipe, choose the spice level, design a personalized label, make fresh guacamole, and learn kitchen safety while watching a live tortilla chip frying demonstration.
Skills learned:
  • Knife safety and handling
  • Flavor balancing
  • Food safety
  • Ingredient preparation
Take home:
  • Fresh pico de gallo
  • Homemade guacamole
  • Crispy tortilla chips
Wednesday: Italian Ravioli Workshop
It's pasta day! Campers will make fresh sourdough pasta dough from scratch before rolling, filling, and shaping their own ravioli creations. Using fun cutters and molds, each chef will create unique pasta masterpieces while learning traditional Italian techniques.
Skills learned:
  • Pasta making
  • Dough handling
  • Filling and shaping techniques
  • Culinary creativity
Take home:
Handmade ravioli ready to cook and enjoy
Thursday: Parisian Café Experience
We'll spend the day in France creating delicate crepes and rich European-style hot chocolate. Campers will learn how to prepare, fill, and present beautiful café-inspired treats while exploring the traditions of French pastry culture.
Skills learned:
  • Batter preparation
  • Griddle cooking techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Dessert fundamentals
Take home:
  • Fresh crepes
  • Sweet fillings and toppings
  • Parisian-inspired treats
Friday: Cake Pop Celebration & Graduation
We'll end our world tour with a cake pop party! Campers will learn how to crumble, roll, dip, decorate, and package professional-looking cake pops before celebrating a week of culinary accomplishments. Family members are invited to join us at the end of camp as we celebrate our new Junior Chefs and present certificates of completion.
Skills learned:
  • Cake pop construction
  • Chocolate dipping
  • Decorating techniques
  • Packaging and presentation
Take home:
  • Six decorated cake pops
  • Junior Chef Certificate
  • Recipe booklet featuring everything learned throughout the week
By the end of the week, campers will leave with new culinary skills, increased kitchen confidence, delicious recipes, and unforgettable memories from their journey around the world through food.
What you'll get
Guests will get:
  • Five days of hands-on culinary instruction with a professional chef
  • All ingredients, tools, snacks, and materials provided
  • Daily take-home culinary creations made by your child
  • A recipe booklet featuring all recipes from camp
  • A Junior Chef Certificate of Completion
  • Six decorated cake pops to take home on graduation day
  • Small class sizes for personalized instruction and support
  • A fun, engaging, screen-free summer experience that builds confidence, creativity, and real-life kitchen skills
Knowledge required
Knowledge required:
None! Whether your child has never cracked an egg or already loves helping in the kitchen, they'll be guided every step of the way. All that's needed is curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to try new foods and learn new skills.
What to bring
Guests should bring:
  • A reusable water bottle
  • Closed-toe shoes suitable for a kitchen environment
  • Comfortable clothing that can get a little messy
  • Long hair tied back if applicable
  • A positive attitude and an appetite for adventure!
Campers should bring a nut-free packed lunch and a reusable water bottle each day. A light snack will be provided.
All ingredients, tools, recipes, and take-home packaging will also be provided.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Cake Pop Starter Kit ($60)
  • Lunch Add-On ($79)
  • Personalized Embroidered Jr. Chef Apron ($49)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive days.

Suitable for

Suitable for kids from 8 to 12 years old.

Adult accompaniment is not required.


FAQ

Will my child bring food home?
Yes! Campers will create culinary projects throughout the week and bring home delicious creations to share with family.
What if my child has food allergies?
Please contact us before booking so we can discuss dietary restrictions and determine whether accommodations can be made safely.
Will parents be invited on the final day?
Yes! Parents and guardians are invited to join us at the end of camp on Friday as we celebrate our Junior Chefs and their accomplishments.
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How many children will attend?
To ensure a high-quality experience, enrollment is limited and small class sizes are maintained.
What is your cancelation policy?
Camp Cancellation Policy Due to limited enrollment and advance preparation of ingredients and materials, camp tuition is non-refundable. If a cancellation request is made at least 14 days prior to the start of camp, tuition may be transferred to another Bake Love to Me class, private event, service, or future summer camp, subject to availability. Cancellations made within 14 days of camp start are not eligible for refunds or transfers unless the spot can be filled from a waitlist. If Bake Love to Me must cancel a camp session, guests will receive the option of a full refund or transfer to a future camp date.
What does the optional lunch add-on include?
Our optional lunch add-on is designed to keep young chefs fueled for a fun afternoon of cooking and creativity. Lunches will vary throughout the week and may include items such as sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips, vegetables, pizza, and other kid-friendly favorites, along with a choice of water, milk, or juice. Menus may vary based on ingredient availability and dietary needs. Parents will be notified in advance of any major menu changes. Please note that while we do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions, not all allergies or food sensitivities can be safely accommodated.
Location

Downtown, CA

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Bake Love to me
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Hi, I’m Sara — founder of Bake Love to Me, aka The Bougie Baker.
I started in the kitchen long before I ever imagined it would become my career. Food became healing for me during one of the hardest periods of my life. After years of severe health struggles, burnout, chronic inflammation, hormonal issues, and rebuilding my relationship with my body, I began learning how to cook and bake in a way that made me feel good again.
What started as survival turned into passion… and eventually into purpose.
Today, I create everything from sourdough and elevated comfort food to luxury cakes, brownies, cake decorating experiences, and private chef menus. I love both sides of the kitchen — the nourishing, from-scratch side *and* the over-the-top celebratory side. Sometimes that means organic sourdough and naturally sweetened recipes, and sometimes it means buttercream, cake pops, and a little edible glitter chaos. I believe food should feel joyful, beautiful, delicious, and memorable.
Teaching became a natural extension of that passion because I genuinely love helping people feel confident in the kitchen. Watching someone realize they *can* bake sourdough, decorate a gorgeous cake, or create something they’re proud of is one of my favorite parts of what I do.
Over the years I’ve built Bake Love to Me into a luxury-meets-wellness brand offering baked goods, private chef experiences, pop-ups, and interactive classes. My style blends elevated technique with warmth, personality, and a lot of fun — because I don’t believe learning has to feel stiff or overly serious.
Something a lot of people don’t know about me is that before fully stepping into food professionally, I was originally on the path to becoming a psychologist. That background still shapes the way I teach today — I care deeply about helping people feel safe, empowered, creative, and connected through food.
Whether we’re baking sourdough, decorating cakes, or sharing a meal together, my goal is always the same: create an experience that feels elevated, welcoming, confidence-building, and genuinely fun.
Welcome to The Bougie Baker’s Bread Club… let’s bake some love!

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