Sweet Baking and Cake Decorating P.M. Aug 2-6

SWEET BAKING AND CAKE DECORATING CAMP P.M. SESSION
Dates: August 2-6, Monday through Friday
Time: 1:30– 4:30 PM

CAMP DESCRIPTION
Our Sweet Baking & Cake Decorating camp allows up-and-coming chefs to learn the art of baking and decorating, including its challenges and tips for success from our chefs. We will create a delicious array of sweet treats, including cakes, cookies, pastries, and more.

August 2-6 — Sweet Baking and Cake Decorating
Day 1: French Pastry Techniques – Upside Down Caramel Apple Cake, Tarte Tatin; French Macarons; Chocolate Souffle with Crème Anglaise
Day 2: Yeast Dough and Quick Breads – Long Johns (custard-filled raised donuts); Mini Zucchini Bread; Decorative Focaccia Bread; Apple Breakfast Cake
Day 3: Cakes and Cookies
 – Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream; 6” Vanilla Butter Cake (to be decorated on Day 4); Campfire S’Mores Cookie Bars
Day 4: Frosting, Filling, Cake Assembly and Decorating
 – Vanilla Buttercream; Cookies ‘N’ Cream Filling; Assemble, Fill, Frost and Decorate Cake Made On Day 3; The campers will learn the art of piping buttercream flowers
Day 5: Nailed It! The children will work independently to recreate one of the recipes we made during the week, putting their own unique twist on the recipe. The chefs will be available to offer guidance, as needed or requested.

ABOUT JAX COOKING STUDIO SUMMER CAMPS
JAX Cooking Studio Summer Camps are sure to be a highlight of your child’s summer! We teach kids basic culinary skills. They learn to work independently and in teams to cook the day’s recipes. Each week, we feature a different camp theme, so your child can choose the most interesting topic. At the end of each day, campers eat the recipes they prepared.

PRICING:
$315 per child for five days of camp, 3 hours per day.

DISCOUNT FOR TWO CAMPS OR TWO CHILDREN: 
Registering for two camps? Save $10 off each camp ($20 total) by entering Code “SummerCooking2” in the Promo Code (not Gift Certificate) box on the Checkout page.

CURRICULUM
Depending upon the camp selected, you can expect your child to learn some or all of the following in our hands-on classes:
1.  how to be safe in the kitchen, including hand and workspace sanitizing, proper food handling, including how to wash food; knife safety;
2.  how to read and follow a recipe;
3.  how to arrange the kitchen workplace so that all the items needed for the recipe are located and placed nearby (mise en place);
4.  how to accurately measure ingredients using measuring cups, measuring spoons, and kitchen scales;
5.  how to bake/roast, stew/braise, stir-fry, make sauces and soups;
6.  the difference between whole and processed foods and how each affects health;
7.  the importance of sustainability and eating what is in season;
8.  how to reuse or repurpose ingredients already on hand; and
9.  how to clean up the kitchen.

AGES: The series is appropriate for kids ages 6 and above. In order to ensure the maximum benefit for all children, your child must be capable of following directions and cooperating with others in the class.

CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Due to the level of individualized attention, we accept only 16 to 18 children per session.

CANCELATION POLICY: If your child is unable to attend the summer camp session for which you registered, please inform us as soon as possible. If you notify us at least 15 business days before the first day of the camp, we will issue you a full refund for the cost of the camp less the credit card processing fees we encounter. If you are not able to provide 15 business days’ notice, we will attempt to rebook the summer camp session. If we are successful, we will provide you with a credit which you may use on future classes. If we are not able to rebook the camp session, we regret that no refund or store credit will be issued. You are welcome to gift the camp session to another child, and provide us with that person’s name, age, and contact information.