During the summer, UConn Dining holds two culinary day camps for children aged 10-13. Each camp is two days and runs from 9am-4pm. Camp 101 takes place on Monday and Tuesday and Camp 102 is on Thursday and Friday. A day at camp includes working one-on-one with our chefs and bakers to learn kitchen basics, food preparation, creating and eating tasty recipes, and a local field trip. Local field trips include UConn Dairy Bar/Creamery, UConn Bakery, or UConn Spring Valley Student Farm. Attendees will get a chef hat, apron, meals, and a recipe booklet.

Each camp occurs at Gelfenbien Commons dining hall (3384 Tower Loop Rd) on the UConn Storrs campus (easy access off Rt 195/Storrs Rd). Space is limited to around 20 participants in each session.

Thank you for another great year of UCann Cook!

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• Brunch Preparation
• Baked Goods & Pizza
• International & American Dishes
• Cooking with Seasonal Vegetables at
  UConn Spring Valley Student Farm

Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: $220 (includes chef hat, designed apron, meals, & recipe booklet)
Open to: Children ages 10-13
Field trips to: Spring Valley Farm & UConn Bakery

• Calzones, Breads, & Baked Goods
• Cupcake Decorating
• Art of International Cuisine & much more!

Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: $220 (includes chef hat, designed apron, meals, & recipe booklet)
Open to: Children ages 10-13
Field trips to: UConn Dairy Bar & UConn Bakery

Thank you to all our junior chefs who attended UCann Cook 2024 and to all the Dining Services staff for sharing their skills while creating a fun, memorable, and tasty camp!