CULINARY SUMMER CAMPS IN MADISON

2024 SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS/TWEENS/TEENS – 

We offered the following culinary summer camps this summer.  Our camps are now finished, but we had a great summer, made a lot of delicious food, and taught campers lots of great culinary skills that they will hopefully continue to put to use.  Thank you so much for participating in our camps and supporting our camps and classes.  We look forward to seeing you in the kitchen again soon!  (And we will post new camps for Summer 2025 in a few months.)

6/10-13 – Summer Bakes: Sweets and More  (AM or PM)   (V)

6/17-20 – International Street Food  (AM or PM)   (VO)

6/24-27 – Noodles!  (AM or PM)   (VO)

7/29-8/1 – Mastering French Techniques  (AM or PM)   (VO)

8/5-8 – International Breads & Baking  (AM or PM)   (V)

For all camps:

Location:  St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce St., Madison, 53715.

All Camps are 4-day camps (Mon-Thurs).

AM camp sessions are 9:30am–12:30pm.   

PM camp sessions are 1:30–4:30pm.

Camp Cost:  $295 per participant per session.

See CAMP DESCRIPTIONS for full menus and additional information about our culinary summer camps.

To Register:  Please email Hemmachef@gmail.com

NOTE:  All Camps are nut-free and vegetarian (V) or “Vegetarian Optional” (VO) (meat is optional; can easily be left out of menu item(s)).  If you have special dietary needs/requests, please let us know.  Chef Joel is happy to try to accommodate special requests—-such as vegetarian, no pork, lactose-free, gluten-free, vegan, etc.–if possible.**

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

Children and teens of all levels of ability, interest, and experience are welcome in Chef Joel’s classes.

Chef Joel has considerable experience working with individuals with special needs, including physical and developmental disabilities.  He feels strongly that all individuals can successfully participate in culinary classes and works hard with all students to ensure that they fully participate in each class.

If your child has special needs, please let us know ahead of time so that Chef Joel can make sure to accommodate them.

Summer Camps are designed for youth ages 8-16, and all ages are welcome in all camps.  However, we have found that older kids (11+) tend to take afternoon sessions, while younger kids may be more likely to take the morning sessions.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.  Email Hemmachef@gmail.com.

**(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 pasta class or Noodles camp.)

SUMMER CAMP DESCRIPTIONS –

Our 2024 Culinary Summer Camps are now over.  Thank you for your support!

Please check back in late 2024 for more great camps for Summer, 2025!

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.