Advanced Teen Cooking Camp in Centennial, Colorado
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours per session
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic stamina to stand and move for several hours while focused on cooking tasks.
Overview
Join our Advanced Teen Cooking Camp in Centennial, Colorado, for an exciting culinary journey! Teens learn professional cooking skills, take on fun challenges, and enjoy delicious meals together.
Advanced Teen Cooking Camp
Ages 13-17 • 3 hours per day
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About This Adventure
Join our advanced teen cooking camps for an unforgettable culinary adventure! Led by professional chefs, campers will master essential cooking and baking techniques, tackle culinary challenges, and enjoy delicious made-from-scratch recipes. With a focus on skill-building and camaraderie, this experience promises to boost confidence and create lasting memories.
Advanced techniques for your teens!
About
Our advanced teen cooking camps are the perfect recipe for gaining kitchen confidence, learning essential cooking skills and making new friends. Taught by the same chefs who teach our adult classes, campers can expect to learn more advanced cooking and baking techniques, recipe reading, culinary challenges, knife skills, burner skills, and clean sweeps. Teen chefs leave with a new sense of culinary confidence and the ability to make dishes from scratch. It will be the highlight of your week!
What to Expect
- Each day of the series, camp will run from 5pm - 8pm
- Made-from-scratch adult-style recipes
- Learn new skills & techniques
- Each day concludes with a sit-down savor experience
- Friendly culinary crew
- Stylish TBK aprons
- Take home samples
- $395 for 5-day summer camps
"Thank you for this! I just wanted to say that I was amazed at how much was covered each day and the bakery-quality of the recipes. The kids really loved the instruction and learned SO much. Of course it was a ton of fun, too." - Marina P.
Menu Details: All of our menus are nut-free. If you have a different dietary restriction, select a menu that clearly notes the allergen that will be avoided. For your safety, we are not able to make individual adjustments to recipes in our classes.
Adventure Tips
Arrive with an open mind
Encourage teens to be ready to try new recipes and techniques that may be outside their comfort zone.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Safety first! Proper footwear protects feet from kitchen spills and hot surfaces.
Stay hydrated throughout the day
Cooking can be intensive; keep a water bottle handy to maintain focus and energy.
Allergy information
Notify the organizers beforehand about any food allergies or dietary restrictions for safe accommodation.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mule deer
- Red-tailed hawks
History
Centennial was established in 2001 and quickly became known for its community focus and access to outdoor and culinary experiences.
Conservation
Taste Buds Kitchen emphasizes sustainable cooking practices, including minimizing food waste and sourcing local ingredients whenever possible.
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Recommended Gear
Non-slip closed-toe shoes
Protects feet and provides stable footing in the kitchen environment.
Apron
Keeps clothing clean and adds a professional touch to cooking.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated during intense kitchen sessions is important.
Notebook and pen
Useful for jotting down new recipes, tips, and personal notes during class.