Fall Break Camp AM | 9 AM–12 PM (11/23–11/25)

Fall Break Camp November 23–25, 2026 | 9 AM–12 PM

All camps offer a Celiac-Friendly option. Simply select the Celiac-Friendly opt-in at checkout.

All of our Fall Break Camps will Be led by our very own Co-Founder Hayley Schilling. Hayley holds a bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Child Development from California State University, Northridge, and is a Child Development Specialist with decades of experience working with children from preschool through elementary school, with specialized expertise in supporting neurodivergent children.

Three mornings of hands-on cooking, fresh ingredients, and delicious holiday-inspired dishes! Campers will prepare everything from colorful appetizers and fresh salads to savory sides and homemade desserts. Each morning brings new recipes, new flavors, and plenty of opportunities to create something delicious from scratch!

MONDAY — Fresh Flavors & Kitchen Creations

We're kicking off Fall Break with a colorful menu of fresh, flavorful favorites! Campers will prepare:

• Watermelon salsa

• Cucumber feta salad

• Rainbow veggie pinwheels

Our young chefs will practice chopping, mixing, and combining fresh ingredients while learning basic knife safety and how to make their dishes look as wonderful as they taste.

TUESDAY — Savory Sides & Holiday Favorites

Tuesday is all about warm, comforting dishes perfect for the holiday table! Campers will prepare:

• Crispy potato skins

• Creamy mashed potatoes

• Grilled corn

Along the way, they'll explore seasoning, measuring, and different cooking techniques while learning how to coordinate several dishes at once.

WEDNESDAY — A Festive Finish!

We're wrapping up our three mornings with some delicious holiday-inspired creations! Campers will prepare:

• Butternut squash tart

• Homemade Dutch apple crisp

From preparing ingredients to baking and plating their creations, campers will enjoy bringing their final dishes together and celebrating everything they've made throughout the week.

By the end of our three mornings, campers will have prepared eight delicious dishes from scratch, explored new flavors, and gained confidence in the kitchen—all while having fun creating food they're proud of!

Vegetarian and gluten-free versions of each recipe are available. Please contact us in advance to discuss dietary needs and cross-contact precautions.

Skills: Recipe reading • Measurement • Recipe scaling • Kitchen math • Menu planning • Timing & sequencing • Hot-food preparation • Multitasking • Problem-solving

DAY 3 — The Holiday Service Edition

Everything comes together on the final morning. Campers will use the skills from Days 1 and 2 to simultaneously prepare three classic holiday side dishes from scratch: Brown Butter Rosemary Carrots, Buttermilk Biscuits, and Macaroni & Cheese. They'll focus on working efficiently, coordinating multiple dishes, managing cooking times and temperatures, and functioning as a kitchen team.

Skills: Prep efficiency • Multi-dish timing • Temperature management • Teamwork • Organization • Cooking from scratch • Kitchen independence • Confidence

By the end of the three-day camp, campers will have progressed from learning how to safely work in a kitchen to planning, timing, and executing multiple dishes from scratch.

Skills We’ll Explore

• Kitchen safety & basics• Measuring, prepping & following recipes• Time management & organization• Teamwork & communication• Food preparation & cooking techniques• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, sides & desserts• Independence, problem-solving & confidence

Camp Details:

Dates: November 23–25, 2026

Camp: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Drop-Off: 8:45–9:00 AM

Pickup: 12:00–12:15 PM (Unless staying for a full day)

Location: The Makery Studios at the

Encino Retreat Center

4316 Lanai Rd, Encino, CA 91436

What to Bring

Please send your camper each day with a refillable water bottle and sunscreen already applied. All ingredients, cooking supplies, equipment, and materials needed for camp activities are provided.

What to Wear

Campers should wear comfortable clothes that can handle a little mess and closed-toe shoes suitable for an active, hands-on kitchen environment.

Food & Allergies

Campers may taste, sample, and eat the foods they prepare throughout camp with parent/guardian authorization. Please disclose all allergies and dietary restrictions and complete the required camper forms before camp begins.

If your camper has an allergy or significant dietary restriction, one of our Camp Directors will reach out for a consultation to discuss your camper’s needs and the accommodations we can provide. While we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate allergies, our activities take place in a shared commercial kitchen and cross-contact is possible.

Booking & Cancellation

We know plans can change! Bookings may be cancelled within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund. If your camper has an allergy or dietary need and, after speaking with our Camp Director, you are not comfortable with the accommodations we can provide, the standard cancellation restrictions will be waived and the affected camp block will be fully refunded.

See our full Cancellation Policy & Terms & Conditions for more details.