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Spring Break and Summer Cooking Camps for Kids!

Kids Cooking

KIDS and TEENS – Join us for fun and educational cooking camps all summer long!

In these hands-on sessions kids of all ages will learn essential cooking skills from measuring, mixing and baking for little chefs, to chopping, dicing, sauteing, and roasting for aspiring young cooks!

During each session children will learn a new set of skills, plus delicious new recipes they can try on their own at home. They’ll expand their horizons with new world cuisines, introduce their palates to the wonders of tasty fruits and veggies, use their creativity as they prepare each artfully crafted dish and much more!

If you have any questions you can contact us via e-mail, or call the store at (703) 433.1909.

We offer a $5 SIBLING DISCOUNT for multiple registrations. To apply your discount call us and register over the phone. ASK US ABOUT OUR DOWN PAYMENT PLAN!

Mommy/Daddy & Me Cooking Camps (Ages 3-5)

Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Caregivers: join us for a fun, hands-on camp with your little one!

· Fruit & Veggie Fun – 3 Day Camp
10-11am, June 29-July 1
$75

In this delicious and nutritious cooking camp each day will be dedicated to exploring the wonderful world of fruits and veggies! In each session we’ll make several new recipes that are age appropriate for your toddler and preschooler. We will focus mainly on healthy, whole foods that incorporate fun shapes and colors to make fruit and veggies fun for your kids!

· Calling All Pirates, Mateys, and Maidens – 3 Day Camp
10-11am, July 13-15
$75

AHOY MATEY! In this fun camp we’ll make tasty recipes that focus on healthy fruits and veggies, like Walk the Plank Celery Sticks and Stranded Island Fruit Snacks with Yogurt Dip!

· Tea with Teddy and Friends – 5 Day Camp
10-11am, July 19-23
$125

Join us for a full week of cooking classes! For this fun camp your little chef can bring a different stuffed animal, doll, action figure, or any toy they’d like to help them make their favorite tea time snacks like tea sandwiches, cakes, cookies, scones, and other delicious treats!

· Fruit & Veggie Fun – 5 Day Camp
10-11am, July 26-30
$125

In this delicious and nutritious cooking camp each day will be dedicated to exploring the wonderful world of fruits and veggies! In each session we’ll make several new recipes that are age appropriate for your toddler and preschooler. We will focus mainly on healthy, whole foods that incorporate fun shapes and colors to make fruit and veggies fun for your kids!

Big Kids Cooking Camps (Ages 6-8)

Your little chefs will learn essential cooking skills in a kid-friendly environment!

· Batter Up Sports Fans – 3 Day Camp
12-3:30pm, June 29-July 1
$120

Join us for three fun sessions of cooking, eating, and learning! In this camp we’ll be making sports-themed foods like ball game favorites (pretzel bites with dip), Super Bowl specials (touchdown three bean chili)…even homemade Gatorade!

· Calling All Pirates, Mateys, and Maidens – 5 Day Camp
9-11:30am, July 5-9
$175

CALLING ALL PIRATES! Wear your eyepatch, bring your sword, don your best frock, and come aboard! We’re working as the cook in galley all week, where we’ll make tasty treasure treats like Shipwreck stew and Pirate Vanil-arrrgh Cupcakes!

· Lights, Camera, Action! Award-Winning Dishes – 3 Day Camp
1-3:30pm, July 20-22
$120

Guess which movies inspired which menus items as we create dishes from fun, popular movies during this week of camp, with themes like Screamingly Good Monster Munchies and everyone’s favorite animated chef movie…Ratatouille!

· Calling All Pirates, Mateys, and Maidens – 3 Day Camp
9-11:30am, August 10-12
$120

CALLING ALL PIRATES! Wear your eyepatch, bring your sword, don your best frock, and come aboard! We’re working as the cook in galley all week, where we’ll make tasty treasure treats like Shipwreck stew and Pirate Vanil-arrrgh Cupcakes!

Camps for Young Chefs (For teens & tweens ages 9 and up)

Young chefs will get schooled in real culinary techniques: knife skills, sautéing, braising & more, plus learn recipes from around the world.

· Lights, Camera, Action! Award-Winning Dishes – 5 Day Camp
12-3pm, June 28-July 2
$250

Guess which movies inspired which menus items as we create dishes from fun, popular movies during this week of camp, with themes like Screamingly Good Monster Munchies and Chefs in Wonderland!

· Batter Up Sports Fans – 4 Day Camp
12:30-3:30pm, July 6-9
$199

Join us for a fun week of cooking, eating, and learning! In this camp we’ll be making sports-themed foods like ball game favorites (pretzel bites with dip), Super Bowl specials (touchdown three bean chili)…even homemade Gatorade!

· Cooking with Seasonal Ingredients
12:30-3:30pm, July 12-16
$250

In this camp kids and teens will learn essential culinary concepts and techniques like knife skills, how to work with spices, how to combine flavors, sauteing, roasting, blanching and much more – all using FRESH, SEAOSONAL ingredients!

· Batter Up Sports Fans – 5 Day Camp
12:30-3:30pm, July 19-23
$250

Join us for a fun week of cooking, eating, and learning! In this camp we’ll be making sports-themed foods like ball game favorites (pretzel bites with dip), Super Bowl specials (touchdown three bean chili)…even homemade Gatorade!

BOOT CAMPS FOR YOUNG CHEFS
In this cooking camp you’ll learn essential culinary concepts and techniques like knife skills, how to work with spices, how to combine flavors and ingredients, sauteing, roasting, blanching, baking, and MUCH MORE! You’ll also get to explore a whole new world of cuisines as we tasty our way around the world – honing our skills as we make dishes from five distinct regions. YUM!

BOOT CAMP PRICE: $250

· SESSION 1
9-11:30am, July 19-23

· SESSION 2
9-11:30am, July 26-30

· SESSION 3
1-3:30pm, July 26-30

· SESSION 4
9-11:30am, August 2-6

· SESSION 5
1-3:30pm, August 2-6

· SESSION 6
9-11:30am, August 9-13

· SESSION 7
1-3:30pm, August 9-13

· SESSION 8
9-11:30am, August 16-20

· SESSION 9
1-3:30pm, August 16-20

Plan Your Child’s Birthday Bash at Cookology! – NEW MENUS!

Birthday Partying

Join us for an interactive birthday bash at Cookology!

WE’VE EXPANDED OUR MENU OPTIONS!

The new menus will be applicable to all parties scheduled JULY 1, 2010 and beyond.

ABOUT COOKOLOGY BIRTHDAY PARTIES:

Our kids’ birthday parties are a fun, engaging, and educational way to celebrate your child’s next birthday!

At a Cookology party kids will get hands-on making delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts, with help from our chefs.

A Cookology party is fully customizable based on your child’s age and interests.

We provide all the ingredients and supplies (and handle the clean-up!), and the kids do all the cooking!

There is a 10-child minimum for all parties.

E-MAIL US TO SCHEDULE YOUR PARTY!

PRICING & OPTIONS

• Ages 4-7: $35 per child; two menu choices (appetizer + entrée or entrée + dessert)
• Ages 8-12: $40 per child; one choice from each category
• Ages 13-15: $45 per child; appetizer, entrée + side, dessert

ADD-ONS

Balloons: $15.75 per dozen, multicolored or pick the birthday boy or girl’s favorite color!

Gift Bags: $5 per child, includes fun chefs’ tools like whisks, spoons, and crazy straws.

Custom Cakes By Brad Spates: Award-winning professional pastry chef Brad Spates can create a special, customized birthday cake for your child starting at $85. Ask our associate for more details and to view sample cakes.

COOKOLOGY BIRTHDAY MENUS

MENUS FOR AGES 4-7

Appetizers
Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips
Garlic Cheesy Bread
Loaded Baked Potato Skins
Fresh Fruit Skewers with Yogurt or Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Antipasto Salad on a Stick

Entrees
Turkey Sausage Monsters
Homemade Pizzas with  your choice of toppings (homemade crust available)
Homemade Strombolis or Calzones
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken, Cheese, or Veggie Quesadillas

Desserts
Decorate Your Own Mini Birthday Cakes
Giant Cookie Cake
Fruit Empanadas
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Mini Fruit Hot Dogs
Chocolate Dirt Cups

MENUS FOR AGES 8-12

Appetizers
Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips
Cheesy Black Bean Wonton Cups
Italian or Greek-Style Bruschetta
Stuffed Mushrooms
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Loaded Baked Potato Skins
Fruit Skewers with Yogurt or Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Entrees
Baked Chicken Parmesan with Marinara Sauce
Homemade Pizzas with your choice of toppings (whole wheat crust available)
Homemade Strombolis or Calzones
Lasagna Rolls
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Stuffed Shells
Black Bean and Cheese Burriots
Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders with Green Apple Slaw
Cheesy Enchiladas
Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
Chicken, Cheese, or Veggie Quesadillas

Desserts
Decorate Your Own Mini Birthday Cakes
Giant Cookie Cake
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Pudding Parfaits
Crispy Sushi Candy Rolls
Chocolate Dirt Cups
Chocolate Fondue
Cheesecake Dip with Berries and Bananas
Cinna-Sugar Pretzels
Chocolate Dipped Macaroons

MENUS FOR AGES 13-15

Appetizers
White Bean Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips
Cheesy Black Bean Wonton Cups
Classic Bruschetta
Caramelized Onion, Pear, and Cheese Tarts
Turkey Sausage and Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
Twice Baked Potato Bites
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Baked Falafel

Entrees
Baked Chicken Parmesan with Marinara Sauce
Gourmet Pizzas: Classic Margherita, BBQ Chicken, or Pesto, Olive, and Goat Cheese
Veggie-Roni Strombolis
Ham, Cheese, and Apple Calzones with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Spaghetti and Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs
Chicken Kebob Wraps with Chopped Greek Salad and Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders with Green Apple Slaw
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Red and Green Sauce
Fajita Quesadillas

Side Dishes
Mini Cheesy Corn Muffins
Couscous
Greek Orzo Salad
Spanish Ham and Asparagus Bundles
Ginger Glazed Carrots
Bite Size Caesar Salad
Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Desserts
Decorate Your Own Mini Birthday Cakes
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches with Chocolate Chips and Pistachios
Fruit Empanadas
Apple Turnovers
Strawberry Shortcakes
Chocolate Fondue
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
Cheesecake Dip with Berries and Bananas
Lemon Bars
Chocolate Dipped Macaroons

OUR BIRTHDAY SLOTS FILL QUICKLY, SO BE SURE TO RESERVE IN ADVANCE!

Remember our parties are fully customizable – if you have questions or special requests don’t hesitant to contact our party planners at info@cookologyonline.com or give us a call at the store at (703) 433.1909.

Classes for all ages and skill levels!

Cooking Fun for KidsMommy & Me (Ages 3-6) – In these fun, hour-long classes kids learn and play with tastes and textures as they get their little hands dirty mixing, measuring and rolling to create their own homemade treats with mom, dad or grandma and grandpa! These classes are a great way to spend quality time with your child and introduce them to cooking and eating in an exciting and interactive way!

Big Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 5-8 & 7-11) – Kids love to cook, too! In our classes designed for big kids your budding chef will get hands-on in the kitchen to make grown-up food – all by themselves!

Cooking Fundamentals for Teens & Tweens (Ages 9+) – In these special sessions teens will learn foundational skills such as reading and referencing recipes, ingredient knowledge and proper measurement strategies. We’ll cover basics like knife skills, sautéing, grilling, and boiling as they explore world cuisines, baking and pastry, healthy cooking techniques, seasonal cuisines and more!