Around The World Teen Summer Camp in Baltimore, MD
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 days, 4–6 hours daily
Fitness Level
Participants should have average stamina to stand and work in a kitchen for several hours daily.
Overview
Join Baltimore Chef Shop’s teen summer camp to master advanced cooking techniques while exploring tastes from Japan to Italy. Safe, fun, and full of global flavors!
Around The World: Teen Summer Camp, Tour 1
Ages 13-17 • 1 Week • Take a culinary world tour!
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About This Adventure
Join our exciting week-long summer culinary camps for teens, where you'll master advanced cooking techniques while exploring global cuisines. Choose between two unique tours featuring flavors from Japan to Italy or Korea to Jamaica. Start with essential kitchen safety and knife skills, setting the stage for a memorable culinary adventure.
Duration: M-F: 9:30am - 12:30pm Ages: 13 - 17
About
Join us for our week-long summer culinary camps. While aimed at teens, these camp sessions are designed to be challenging as we will introduce fairly advanced culinary techniques.
Choose one of our culinary tours in our Around the World camps. We have two options this year!
Tour 1: Japan, China, Morocco, India, and Italy.
Tour 2: Korea, Mexico, Greece, Jamaica, and France
The session starts with an introduction to kitchen safety and knife skills.
CANCELLATION/RESCHEDULING POLICY
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Due to the very limited number of spots in each camp sessions, cancellations must be made 30 days prior to the start of your camp in order to receive a refund. Within 30 days of your camp, a strict no-refunds policy applies. This includes cancellations due to any illness (including COVID related illnesses), injury, or emergency.
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If you need to reschedule to another date, please notify us either by phone at (443) 869-5121 or by email at kitchen@baltimorechefshop.com. We require at minimum of 7 days’ notice in order to be able to apply your credit to another camp session.
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Rescheduling for any reason with less than 7 days’ notice results in a forfeiture of credit.
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Partial credits for the week can not be provided for any missed days of a session. Attending one or two days of the camp requires that you purchase that spot in the camp for the entire week.
Adventure Tips
Practice Knife Safety Daily
Knife skills are fundamental—always pay attention to safe handling techniques taught at camp to avoid accidents.
Stay Hydrated Throughout the Day
Baltimore summers can be warm; keep water nearby to stay refreshed while cooking indoors or during breaks.
Wear Comfortable Clothing and Closed-Toe Shoes
Protect yourself from kitchen hazards and stay comfortable during long cooking sessions with proper attire.
Ask Questions and Engage with Instructors
Maximize your learning by actively interacting during demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Peregrine falcons along the Inner Harbor
- Eastern gray squirrels in local parks
History
Baltimore is known for its rich culinary history influenced by diverse immigrant communities, shaping its vibrant food culture today.
Conservation
Baltimore Chef Shop emphasizes sourcing local, sustainable ingredients to support regional farmers and reduce environmental impact.
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Adventure Hotspots in Baltimore
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Non-slip Closed-Toe Shoes
Protects feet and prevents slipping during active cooking sessions.
summer specific
Apron
Keeps clothes clean and provides pockets for holding small tools.
Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is key during warm cooking days.
summer specific
Notebook and Pen
For jotting down recipes, tips, and cultural notes learned throughout the camp.