Welcome to Storybook Cooks, the perfect blend of culinary arts and classic children’s literature, designed to whisk away rising Kindergarten chefs on a weeklong, full-day camp adventure. Set in the imaginative kitchen of Discovery Place Kids Huntersville, this camp combines the joy of cooking with the enchantment of storytelling, making it an unforgettable experience.

Why Storybook Cooks?

Storybook Cooks stands out among cooking camps by creatively integrating storybook themes into culinary lessons. It’s a place where Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar not only fuels the imagination but also inspires healthy fruit snacks. Lois Ehlert’s Growing Vegetable Soup becomes a guide to nutritious choices. This camp is about more than just cooking; it’s about fostering a love for reading, healthy eating, and culinary creativity in young minds.

Program Details

Nestled in the heart of Discovery Place Kids Huntersville, Storybook Cooks offers an intimate setting with a maximum of 12 campers. This ensures personalized attention as campers embark on a culinary journey, exploring everything from basic food prep to the chemistry behind delicious dishes.

A Culinary Journey Through Storybooks

Each day at Storybook Cooks is themed around a storybook, guiding campers through a culinary narrative:

• Monday: Prep Basics inspired by Eric Carle’s colorful tales.
• Tuesday: Delving into Recipes with the help of Lois Ehlert’s vibrant illustrations.
• Wednesday: Crafting the perfect Breakfast, learning the most important meal of the day.
• Thursday: Discovering Kitchen Staples, the building blocks of every great chef.
• Friday: Sandwich Making, turning a simple concept into a creative masterpiece.

Interactive Camp Activities

Campers will engage in a variety of hands-on activities:

• Chopping and peeling produce to create delicious snacks.
• Baking fresh bread and constructing solar ovens for an outdoor cooking experience.
• Engaging in food truck dramatic play, applying their culinary skills in a fun and practical setting.

Camp Highlights

Storybook Cooks offers young chefs the opportunity to:

• Build confidence with age-appropriate culinary skills, empowering them to create and experiment.
• Take home their culinary creations, sharing the joy of cooking with family.

Educational Benefits

Beyond the fun and flavors, campers will learn:

• The basics of culinary arts, from chopping to baking.
• The science of cooking, understanding chemical changes in food.
• The importance of healthy eating and independence in the kitchen.

Joining Storybook Cooks

Ready to stir up some fun? Find out how to enroll your child in this extraordinary cooking camp, where classic stories inspire delicious dishes, and every recipe tells a story.

Storybook Cooks is not just a cooking camp; it’s an adventure in taste and tales, where every dish has a story and every story is a recipe for imagination. It’s the perfect place for young chefs to explore the culinary arts and discover the magic of cooking.

Whip up a storm of creativity and flavor this summer at Storybook Cooks. Secure your spot in the kitchen and let your child’s culinary adventure begin. It’s time to cook, create, and celebrate the stories we love in the most delicious way possible!