Kids Culinary Academy of Vermont
Summer Address:
Highgate, Vermont, USAShow Phone #
Off-Season Address:
Burlington, Vermont, USAShow Phone #
Located in the Green Mountains of Vermont, less than 45 minutes from Burlington International Airport, The Kid's Culinary Academy of Vermont offers an extensive week of training for kids who are interested in learning and expanding their Culinary Knowledge.
In 2009 we offer not only full culinary training in our complete commercial kitchen, but also training in aquaponics (integrated growing of tilapia fish and culinary micro-greens) in our greenhouse, organic square foot gardening, shitake mushroom growing and harvesting, olive oil herbing, organic food nutrition and mineral supplementation from culinary sea salts and much, much more. Our culinary training includes:
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Cake decorating
- Soups & salads
- Meat & vegetable cookery
- Menu planning
- Nutrition
- Breads & pastries.
- International cuisine
- Sauces
- Decoration
- Pies,
- Cookies.
- Menu planning
In addition, we cover food history, different cultures and how it affects our cuisine.
Daily afternoon excursions to many Vermont food-oriented sites are also planned for residential campers including:
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory
Mt. Mansfield Ski Resort Gondola Ride
Cold Hollow Apple Cider Mill
Cabot Cheese Factory
Vermont Teddy Bear Factory
Lake Champlain Chocolate Factory
Carmen Brook Maple & Dairy Farm
Vermont State Park at Lake Carmi
Vermont Berry Farm
Maple Grove Sugar House Factory
Nature Wildlife Walk
Leahy Echo Center
Trout Hatchery of State of Vermont
Nordic Farm
Green Mountain Blue Cheese Farm
Lake Champlain Ferry Boat
Adams Turkey Farm
Boyden Valley Vineyard
Lake Placid Winter Olympic Village
A great time in the kitchen. Bon Appetite !!
Camp Type:
 Residential
Day
Travel
Tours
Family
Adult
Year Established: 1996 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 10 to 16 years old Cost/Week: $2001.00 or more/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Chef Kelly Q. Dietrich Camp Director(s): Chef Kelly Q. Dietrich Nearest Large City: Montreal & Boston Off Season Rental: Yes Accreditations ? ACA
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Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Culinary Special Accommodations: Food Allergies, Weight Loss, |
- Film and TV
- Other Arts
- Photography and Video
- Visual Arts
Sports Activities:
- General Sports
Adventure Activities:
- Environmental
- Farming
Academic Activities:
- Animals
- Culinary
- Etiquette
- History
- International Studies
- Languages
- Marine Science
- Math
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Oversea Travel
- Talent Show
- Weight/Nutrition
2009 Camp
Session 1: June 14th, thru June 20th Session 2: June 21st, thru June 27th Session 3 (2 week enhanced class): June 28th thru July 11th Session 4: July 12th, thru July 18thALUMNI WEEK Session 5: July 19th, thru July 25th Session 6 (2 week enhanced class): July26th thru August 8th Session 7: August 9th thru August 15t Session 8: August 16th thru August 22nd This years Culinary Camp is offering both day and residential sessions. Sessions begin in June through August. Campers will also have the opportunity to visit area attractions in Vermont. All uniforms & equipment included in tuition. Cost varies depending upon the session. For detailed information about cost and availability you may check our website.
Thank You Chef Kelly!
Reviewed by: mdpratt, 2008-12-10 12:50:24 (Modified: 2008-12-10 00:00:00)
