Healthy: Spring/Summer 2026

Young Chefs Academy Cooking Camp Young Chefs Academy Staff

Sweets “With” Christa:

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Baking Camp Christa Aylward

Young Chefs Academy is a fun and interactive culinary school where kids discover the joys of cooking! Young chefs dive into hands- on cooking and baking, creating delicious tastings while learning essential culinary skills. Participants gain experience in reading and following recipes, meal prepping, and mastering kitchen techniques like measuring, chopping and mixing. This camp also

Join Christa Aylward, owner of Sweets by Christa, for a sweet and creative summer

adventure! This hands-on introductory baking experience introduces the fundamentals of baking and decorating. Perfect for budding bakers or anyone who loves all things sweet, the camp combines fun, skill-building, and creativity in an engaging, interactive environment. Christa is an award-winning cake artist with over 15 years of experience and was recently featured on Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship. Participants learn basic baking techniques, practice decorating methods such as piping and frosting, and gain confidence in creating delicious treats from start to finish. Activities include preparing batters, doughs and fillings, exploring creative presentation, and discovering tips and tricks to make baked creations both beautiful and delicious. Finished treats go home to share and enjoy, along with skills to continue practicing in the kitchen. Let creativity rise this summer in a hands-on environment where imagination meets delicious results! Please note: Due to the nature of the program, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens like nuts, gluten and dairy in the kitchen.

introduces important food safety practices, such as proper handling and storage, making it a great opportunity for kids to develop life-long cooking skills. Please note: Due to the nature of the program, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens like nuts, gluten and dairy in the kitchen. Please note: Each camp session follows the same curriculum. Participants registered for more than one session should expect similar activities and content. Families looking for a new experience are encouraged to enroll in a single session. Session 322111.01 has a unique menu while sessions 322111.02 and 322111.03 share the same food menu.

Ages: 7-12 Class

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322111.01 Jun 8-12 322111.02 Jun 29-Jul 2 322111.03 Jun 29-Jul 2 Location: DCRC, Kitchen

M-F 9 am-noon M-Th 9 am-noon

$300 $250 $250

$330 $275 $275

M-Th 1-4 pm

Ages: 10-15 Class

Date

Day Time

CR

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322191.01 Jul 6-10

M-F 9-11 am

$200

$220

Location: DCRC, Kitchen

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