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Taste Buds Kitchen Bannockburn See all classes by this school @ 2521 Waukegan Rd, Bannockburn, IL

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Summer Cooking Camp: Baking 101 (Ages 9-13)

Discover the joy of baking through a hands-on culinary adventure built for young chefs. From kneading dough to whipping up tasty buttercream frosting, each day brings new skills and mouthwatering recipes. With a mix of sweet and savory treats, interactive kitchen games, and expert guidance, this experience nurtures creativity, confidence, and a love for homemade goodies.

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  • 9 - 13 years old
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  • 2521 Waukegan Rd, Bannockburn, IL
  • 15 hours over 5 sessions

Start Dates (0) $475/person

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Class Description

Description

Master the art of baking from the ground up as we spend five days working through a carefully curated lineup of handmade breads, pies, muffins, cookies, and cupcakes. Every day introduces a new foundational baking skill, from the technique of properly creaming butter and sugar to the satisfying discipline of kneading dough by hand. Both savory and sweet recipes are featured throughout the week, keeping the menu exciting and the learning genuinely varied.

  • Day 1:
    • Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with homemade filling
    • Berry Pop-Tarts with flaky handmade pastry
  • Day 2:
    • Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
    • Chocolate Babka with swirled filling
    • Herbed Flatbread
  • Day 3:
    • Butternut Squash Empanadas with savory filling
    • Fresh Fruit Pies with handmade double crust
    • Spinach Artichoke Cups
  • Day 4:
    • Apple Date Bars
    • Banana Muffins
    • Caterpillar Cupcakes with creative decoration
  • Day 5:
    • Classic Vanilla Cupcakes
    • Buttercream Frosting with decorating techniques
    • Savory Lasagna Cupcakes

What to Expect

Taste Buds Kitchen summer camps bring together learning, laughter, and cooking in a carefully designed program that children and teens talk about long after summer ends. With flexible enrollment, your child can join for a single week or extend their experience across multiple sessions throughout the season.

  • Five-day camp with three hours of instruction and hands-on cooking each day
  • Early drop-off and late pick-up available at participating locations
  • Encouraging and knowledgeable chef instructors who love working with young bakers
  • Entirely made-from-scratch recipes using quality, fresh ingredients
  • A broad range of flavors is explored throughout the week
  • New skills and techniques are introduced every day
  • Kitchen games and challenges to make learning more fun
  • Both savory and sweet recipes are woven through each week
  • Take-home samples to share with family
  • Recipe packs for recreating favorites at home

Afternoon Camp, Ages 9 to 13:

  • Camp runs from 1:00 m to 4:00 pm daily
  • Campers in this session work at a more advanced level, covering complex baking techniques, careful recipe reading, culinary challenges, knife skill development, proper burner use, and clean-as-you-go kitchen practices

Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy: All sales are final and non-refundable. There are no exceptions. You can reschedule your booking up to 5 days prior to the start time of the class using online rebooking. Rescheduling requests within 5 days of the class and no-show participants will not be accommodated. New bookings made within 5 days of the class cannot be rescheduled. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late to your class, you may be denied entry and will not be offered a refund or rescheduling. Taste Buds Kitchen will not be held responsible for unforeseen circumstances including schedule conflicts, illnesses, last-minute emergencies, and any other circumstance.

Waiver Policy: Guest participation is subject to the execution of our waiver. Guests under the age of 18 must have their waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian (no nannies/sitters, grandparents, carpooling parents, etc). Any guests without a signed waiver will not be able to participate and will not be offered a refund or rescheduling.

Disclaimer: This class and/or event may involve the use of induction cooking. This type of cooking may not be suitable if you have certain health conditions or implanted cardiac-rhythm devices. It is recommended that you speak with your physician prior to engaging in induction cooking and prior to purchasing a class and/or attending an event where induction cooking will be used. Refunds are not provided for an inability to utilize induction cooking equipment. Taste Buds Kitchen shall not be liable for any complications that may result from your use of induction cooking equipment.

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Taste Buds Kitchen Bannockburn

Taste Buds Kitchen in Bannockburn aims to provide the ultimate culinary entertainment for kids, families, and adults. Offering a range of engaging classes, parties, workshops, camps, and special events, they create a fun and educational kitchen experience focused on learning, connecting, and growing through cooking.

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