IMPORTANT INFO

Session Dates:
June 8–12 (Mon–Fri)
June 22-26 (Mon-Fri)
August 3-7 (Mon-Fri)

Time:
9:00 AM – 2:45 PM

Ages:
10–16 (students should be comfortable in a focused, hands-on kitchen environment)

Tuition:
$525 (applications received by March 31)
$575 (after March 31)

Includes:
All ingredients & materials
Daily lunch (prepared by students)
Take-home baked goods

Young Bakers’ Week-Long Intensive – Session 1

This summer, Pickwick & Cherry will host a limited-enrollment, week-long baking intensive designed for young bakers who are ready to move beyond cupcakes and boxed mixes.

Students will work in a professional teaching kitchen, learning foundational pastry techniques used in real bakeries. Over the course of the week, campers will mix, laminate, pipe, fill, glaze, and decorate — building both skill and confidence along the way.

Throughout the week, students may explore:

• Croissants, danishes & puff pastry (laminated doughs)
• Bread baking — challah, brioche, focaccia and other enriched loaves
• Pie & fruit tarts — classic short crust pastry
• Éclairs & cream puffs (pâte à choux)
• Many kinds of cookies — chocolate chip, checkerboard, and royal icing decorated sugar cookies
• Chocolate work — transfer sheets, cocoa butter painting, dipped marshmallows & confections
• Frozen desserts — ice cream and ice cream sandwiches
• Phyllo Dough — baklava, spanokopita, and more
• Handmade pastas & tortillas
• and other delicious baked goods

Camp is hands-on and technique-driven. Students should be comfortable standing, following multi-step instructions, and working cooperatively in a focused kitchen environment. We will prepare and each lunch together daily, and each baker will take home a considerable amount of baked goods each day. 

Because of the size and nature of our space (10 students maximum), placement is determined through application. Our goal is to assemble small groups of curious, capable young bakers who are genuinely excited to learn.

Ideal campers are students who:

• Enjoy baking at home
• Take pride in precision
• Are willing to try again when something doesn’t work
• Can stay engaged through longer projects
• Are excited to develop real skills

Not every applicant will be the right fit at this time.

Applications will be reviewed and families notified of placement prior to registration.

Apply Now!