CULINARY SUMMER CAMPS IN MADISON

SUMMER CAMP DESCRIPTIONS –

Camp dates for Summer, 2025 just set!   Full menus coming soon.  Email Hemmachef.com to register.

6/16-19 – International Breads & Baking  (AM or PM)

In this intensive hands-on 4-day summer camp participants will learn to prepare a different baked meal for lunch each day and then will focus on making breads, as well as other baked treats.  They will learn many different bread-making techniques and styles while preparing a wide variety of yeast and quick breads from around the world (and also closer to home), as well as some delicious international baked sweet treats.  No prerequisites required, but expect to be challenged!  AM camp session: 9:30am–12:30pm.  PM camp session: 1:30–4:30pm.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Camp Cost: $295 per participant per session.  Daily menus coming soon.

6/23-26 – Oodles of Noodles!  (AM or PM)

Each day of this intensive hands-on 4-Day Camp participants will learn and practice unique noodle-making techniques from around the world, then use the noodles they make to prepare a variety of delicious savory dishes.  Wonderful Ramen noodles start the week, followed by silky Soba noodles.  Then classic Italian Pasta and other international Noodles follow.  Learning to make pasta and other noodles is fun and exciting for kids of all ages and they will be inspired to keep practicing at home.  No prerequisites required, but expect to be challenged!  AM camp session: 9:30am–12:30pm.  PM camp session: 1:30–4:30pm.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Camp Cost: $295 per participant per session.  Daily menus coming soon.

8/4-7 – Summer Sweets  (AM or PM)

In this intensive hands-on 4-day summer camp participants will learn to make a variety of sweets, including baked goods and sweet breads.  They will also prepare a savory dish for lunch each day.  Participants will hone their general culinary skills, including baking and bread-making techniques, while preparing a variety of delicious sweets!  No prerequisites required, but expect to be challenged!  AM camp session: 9:30am–12:30pm.  PM camp session: 1:30–4:30pm.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Camp Cost: $295 per participant per session.  Daily menus coming soon.

8/11-14 – WisCooks!  Advanced Cooking Camp (AM or PM)

This intensive 4-Day Camp will allow kids to learn new cooking skills as well as practice basic fundamental culinary techniques that will enable them to cook any food well.  They will hone their culinary skills under the guidance of professional chef/highly-experienced culinary instructor Chef Joel while learning to prepare wonderful dishes specifically-chosen for this intense camp, including some delicious classic French recipes.  Expect to be challenged!  Prerequisite:  It would be very helpful to have taken a Basic Knife Skills class.  AM camp session: 9:30am–12:30pm.  PM camp session: 1:30–4:30pm.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Camp Cost: $295 per participant per session.  Daily menus coming soon.

8/18-21 – WisBakes!  Bake the World a Better Place (AM or PM)

In this intensive hands-on 4-Day Camp participants will learn to make delicious baked goods from around the world.  A variety of delicious sweet and savory bakes will be prepared that highlight international flavors and ingredients, including different international breads.  Participants will hone their general baking skills, as well as learning several different bread-making techniques.  They will also prepare a different baked meal for lunch each day.  No prerequisites required, but expect to be challenged!  AM camp session: 9:30am–12:30pm.  PM camp session: 1:30–4:30pm.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Camp Cost: $295 per participant per session.  Daily menus coming soon.

To Register:  Please email Hemmachef@gmail.com

Please don’t hesitate to email Chef Joel with any questions: Hemmachef@gmail.com

Chef Joel works hard to accommodate all needs, including food allergies/sensitivities and special dietary requests—such as gluten-free, lactose-free, no pork, vegetarian, vegan, etc, whenever possible.  And most dishes can be made vegetarian.  Please let us know if you/your children have any special dietary needs or requests.**

**NOTE:  Unfortunately, Chef Joel cannot always accommodate all food restrictions; sometimes ingredients are integral to dishes being prepared.  For example, accommodating a student requiring gluten-free dishes would not be possible for a Noodles camp or pasta class.)

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SUMMER COOKING CAMPS:

LOCATION –

Culinary camps will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce St., Madison, 53715.

Camps are held in the kitchen, which is in the basement.  Please enter the building from the north side entrance (from Spruce Street), by the playground.  There will be a sign on the door for the cooking classes.

PARKING –

There should plenty of street parking available.  There is also a small parking lot behind the building, accessible from Hickory Street.

DRESS CODE –

• Long Hair should be pulled back or put in a ponytail.
• Participants must wear close-toed shoes.
• Short-sleeved shirts are recommended.
• Participants are encouraged to wear facial masks while preparing food for food safety and disease prevention.
• Hemmachef will provide aprons and towels to use during the class.

EQUIPMENT –

All equipment, foods, and materials necessary to complete the recipes are provided by Chef Joel.

CONSIDERATIONS –

Please inform Chef Joel of any of the following:

•         Food allergies or restrictions, such as lactose-intolerance or celiac disease
•         Special Physical Needs
•         Special Educational Needs

CLASS PHILOSOPHY –

Participants are expected to behave with civility and respect for the Chef, the other participants, the equipment, and the food.

PARENTS IN CLASS –

Parents and/or guardians are not encouraged to stay during children’s cooking camps and classes.  Please contact Chef Joel if you are a parent who feels your child has special needs.

PHOTOGRAPHS –

Chef Joel or other Hemmachef representatives may take photographs during camp for use in marketing and promotional materials, with parental consent.  No names or other personal information will be included in these photographs.

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY –

Please inform Chef Joel as soon as possible if you will not be able to attend a camp session.  Your full camp payment minus a $25 non-refundable deposit will be refunded up to 4 weeks prior to the date of the camp.  If you cancel after this time you will not receive a refund.  You may have someone attend in your child’s place, however.

If Chef Joel must cancel for any reason, every effort will be made to reschedule the camp, and if you cannot attend at the new time, you will receive a full refund.

INCLEMENT WEATHER –

Camps will conducted unless City of Madison buses are not running due to inclement weather.