Lil’ Chef School — Summer Cooking Camps 2025
Camps are divided into three age groups: Tiny Chefs (ages 4-6), Lil’ Chefs (ages 7-9), and Teen Chefs (ages 10+), so all young chefs can team up with their peers. Each camp is hands-on and theme-based, with all participants tasting what they cook and taking home recipes to recreate their dishes.
Lil’ Chef School is a nut-free facility and can accommodate nut allergies only. Gluten or dairy-sensitive participants are welcome but will not be able to taste all dishes.
Camp Themes:
American Favorites Camp • Ghiradelli Chocolates Camp • Italian Cuisine Camp • Pizza Parlor Camp • French Camp • Party Recipes Camp • Baking Sweets Camp• Savory Baked Goods Camp • Word Cuisines Camp • Kids Favorites Camp
and more!
Camp Pricing:
Weekly Camp (3-hour, 5-day camps)
$489 per child / $469 per sibling
*Early bird discounts available from February – May
All-Day Weekly Camp (combines two 3-hour camps per day)
$875 per child / $839 per sibling
4-Day Camp
$389 per child / $379 per sibling
Daily Camp
$125 per child / $119 per sibling
Multi-Camp Discount: Save an additional 5% on multiple camp purchases when you book a second event at the same time.
Lil’ Chef School
15435 Jeffrey Road, #132
Irvine, CA 92618
2025 Camp Schedule:
Week 1: June 9-13
American Favs Camp | 9-12 p.m.
Cookies, mac n’ cheese, pancakes, cupcakes, pizza, burritos, sliders, donuts, french fries, and more. These are recipes kids love to eat!
Week 2: June 16-20
Ghiradelli Chocolates Camp | 9-12 p.m.
White chocolate, milk chocolate, semi-sweet, dark chocolate & caramel and butterscotch cakes, brownies, cookies, candies, and pastries.
Week 3: June 23-27
Italian Cuisine Camp | 9-12 p.m.
Learn to make Italian favorites including pasta from scratch, homemade sauces, chicken fettuccini alfredo, tasty pizza, and fabulous Italian desserts!
American Favs Camp | 2-5 p.m.
Cookies, mac n’ cheese, pancakes, cupcakes, pizza, burritos, sliders, donuts, french fries, and more. These are recipes kids love to eat!
All-Day Camp | 9-5 p.m.
Participate in both of these camps for an all-day experience.
Week 4: June 30 – July 3 (4-day camp)
Pizza Parlor Camp | 9-12 p.m.
This 4-day camp is perfect for pizza lovers and features a parlor-style menu with wings, sliders, pizookies, hot sandwiches, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, and more.
Italian Cuisine Camp | 2-5 p.m.
Learn to make Italian favorites including pasta from scratch, homemade sauces, chicken fettuccini alfredo, tasty pizza, and fabulous Italian desserts!
All-Day Camp | 9-5 p.m.
Participate in both of these camps for an all-day experience.
Week 5: July 7-11
French Camp | 9-12 p.m. OR 2-5 p.m.
Experience the cuisine that started culinary arts! Create homemade crêpes, beignets, chicken cordon bleu, tarts, and freshly-baked baguettes.
Week 6: July 14-18
Party Recipes Camp | 9-12 p.m.
Create a festive menu perfect for any occasion, from beach BBQs and high tea to sporting events, birthday parties, and house party appetizers. Dishes include corn on the cob, funnel cakes, croissants, scones, pizza and wings.
Ghiradelli Chocolates Camp | 2-5 p.m.
White chocolate, milk chocolate, semi-sweet, dark chocolate & caramel and butterscotch cakes, brownies, cookies, candies, and pastries.
All-Day Camp | 9-5 p.m.
Participate in both of these camps for an all-day experience.
Week 7: July 21-25
Baking Sweets Camp | 9-12 p.m.
This camp is perfect for those with a sweet tooth! If you love cupcakes, donuts, cookies, pies, cakes, and more, get ready to bake up a storm—all from scratch!
Savory Baked Goods Camp | 2-5 p.m.
Create savory baked goods from freshly baked bread and homemade pasta to hearty casseroles and savory pies—all from scratch!
All-Day Camp | 9-5 p.m.
Participate in both of these camps for an all-day experience.
Week 8: July 28 – August 1
World Cuisines Camp | 9-12 a.m. OR 2-5 p.m.
Take a culinary trip around the world with favorites like Mexican dishes, German sausages, French desserts, and chicken kabobs with naan.
Week 9: August 4-8
Kids Favorite Dishes Camp | 9-12 p.m.
Make kid-favorite dishes like chicken tenders, pizza, fresh bread, pasta, casseroles, cookies, and more.
Week 10: August 11-15
5-Star Restaurant 4-Course Meal Camp | 9-12 p.m.
Yummy favorites like beef stroganoff, chicken fricassee, mac n’ cheese, Caesar salad, garlic mashed potatoes, apple pie, chocolate soufflé & strawberry shortcake.
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