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More Than a Camp Activity—A Life Skill
More Than a Camp Activity—A Life Skill
Most summer programs keep campers busy. Very few give them something they can proudly recreate at home.
Most summer programs keep campers busy. Very few give them something they can proudly recreate at home.
At Coconino Culinary Camps, campers don’t just watch—they do. They learn how food comes together, how teamwork matters, and how it feels to create something from start to finish.
At Coconino Culinary Camps, campers don’t just watch—they do. They learn how food comes together, how teamwork matters, and how it feels to create something from start to finish.
This is the kind of experience they talk about long after summer ends.
This is the kind of experience they talk about long after summer ends.
What Campers Will Create Together
What Campers Will Create Together
✔ Handmade fettuccine from scratch
✔ Creamy, authentic Alfredo sauce
✔ Pan-seared chicken breast
✔ A fully plated team-built meal they enjoy together
✔ Handmade fettuccine from scratch
✔ Creamy, authentic Alfredo sauce
✔ Pan-seared chicken breast
✔ A fully plated team-built meal they enjoy together
No knife work required. No prior cooking experience needed.
No knife work required. No prior cooking experience needed.
Why Campers Love This Activity
Why Campers Love This Activity
Fast, fun, and interactive — perfect for camps already doing leadership or athletic programming
Fast, fun, and interactive — perfect for camps already doing leadership or athletic programming
Teamwork-focused — campers collaborate to build a full pasta dish from scratch
Teamwork-focused — campers collaborate to build a full pasta dish from scratch
Totally safe — no knives, no complicated equipment
Totally safe — no knives, no complicated equipment
A memorable experience — they cook it, plate it, and enjoy it together
A memorable experience — they cook it, plate it, and enjoy it together
Low time commitment — in, out, and back to life energized
Low time commitment — in, out, and back to life energized
High-value life skill — handmade pasta and real Alfredo sauce they can recreate at home
High-value life skill — handmade pasta and real Alfredo sauce they can recreate at home
Hour 1
Hour 1
The Foundation
The Foundation
Hour 2
Hour 2
The Sizzle
The Sizzle
Hour 3
Hour 3
The Feast
The Feast
Led by Educators Who Do This for a Living
Led by Educators Who Do This for a Living
This program is designed and led by hospitality professionals and educators with decades of real-world culinary and leadership experience. Safety, structure, and meaningful learning come first—fun is built in.
This program is designed and led by hospitality professionals and educators with decades of real-world culinary and leadership experience. Safety, structure, and meaningful learning come first—fun is built in.
Chef Travis Bradford, CEC
Chef Travis Bradford, CEC
"I bring my passion for food, adventure, and teaching to the classroom, focusing on hands-on learning."
"I bring my passion for food, adventure, and teaching to the classroom, focusing on hands-on learning."
John Hattab, MBA, CCM, WSET 2
John Hattab, MBA, CCM, WSET 2
"I have spent over 25 years learning, perfecting service techniques, and successfully training hospitality leaders in the highest service standards!"
"I have spent over 25 years learning, perfecting service techniques, and successfully training hospitality leaders in the highest service standards!"
Program Snapshot
Program Snapshot
Price: $50 per participant
Duration: 3 hours
Dates: June & July 2026
Location: Teaching Kitchen
Group Size: Up to 32 campers per session
Price: $50 per participant
Duration: 3 hours
Dates: June & July 2026
Location: Teaching Kitchen
Group Size: Up to 32 campers per session
Timing coordinated to fit your camp schedule.
Timing coordinated to fit your camp schedule.
Spots Are Extremely Limited
Spots Are Extremely Limited
Sessions fill quickly due to small group sizes and high demand.
Sessions fill quickly due to small group sizes and high demand.
FAQ's
FAQ's
Is this safe for beginners?
Yes. No knives are used, and all activities are supervised.
Is this safe for beginners?
Yes. No knives are used, and all activities are supervised.
Do campers need cooking experience?
No experience required. This is designed for all skill levels.
Do campers need cooking experience?
No experience required. This is designed for all skill levels.
What should campers bring?
Just comfortable clothing and enthusiasm. Everything else is provided.
What should campers bring?
Just comfortable clothing and enthusiasm. Everything else is provided.
Is this a full-day camp?
This is a focused 3-hour culinary experience.
Is this a full-day camp?
This is a focused 3-hour culinary experience.
We believe kids grow when they are trusted with real responsibility in a supportive environment. This experience gives them confidence, teamwork skills, and something tangible they can proudly recreate at home.
We believe kids grow when they are trusted with real responsibility in a supportive environment. This experience gives them confidence, teamwork skills, and something tangible they can proudly recreate at home.
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