Registration for this camp is now closed. Camp is full.
Cooking Camp is a fun experience with a focus on numeracy for students who have finished Grade 6, 7 or 8. During this week-long camp, students will learn the basics of cooking and baking in a safe kitchen environment while utilizing numeracy skills in fractions, measurement and conversions.
The camp is taught by a certified Durham Catholic District School Board teacher. The instructor is certified by the Department of Health Safe Food Handling and hold CPR and First Aid certification.
Students will prepare two snacks and a lunch each day, as well as participate in numeracy and experiential learning activities. The focus is on a fun and safe environment filled with learning!
Experiential learning camps "enhance the already rich learning environments of our schools, providing students with alternative ways of engaging in their learning." Through the Experiential Learning Cycle, students will actively participate, reflect and apply their learning. "The development of a reflective mindset gives students the ability to turn every experience into a learning experience." Community- Connected Experiential Learning, Ministry of Education, pages 8 & 9.
Due to high demand, this camp will be available for DCDSB students only.
Sample Camp Day
A typical camp day will involve:
- 9:00 a.m. Arrival
- 9:05 a.m. Kitchen tools activity/cutting skills
- 9:45 a.m. Snack, veggies and dip
- 10:00 a.m. Cupcake decorating guest visits kitchen
- 11:30 a.m. Lunch - homemade pizza
- 1:00 p.m. Scavenger hunt
- 2:00 p.m. Prepare snack, protein bar
- 2:30 p.m. Depart for home
Details
| Location | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monsignor Paul Dwyer CHS (Oshawa) |
Week 1: July 2 - 5 - FULL Week 2: July 8 - 12 - FULL |
9:00 am to 2:30 pm |
| Arch. Denis O'Connor CHS (Ajax) |
Week 3: July 15 - 19 - FULL Week 4: July 22 - 26 - FULL |
9:00 am to 2:30 pm |
| Notre Dame CSS (Ajax) |
Week 5: July 29 - Aug. 2 - FULL Week 6: Aug. 6 - 9 - FULL Week 7: Aug. 12 - 16 - FULL |
9:00 am - 2:30 pm |
Please note that students can participate in more than one camp, but are asked to not register for the same camp more than once.
Transportation
Parents and guardians are responsible for transportation to and from the camp.
Questions and Answers
Why types of food do students make?
Students will prepare their food each day. The food will have a high nutrition value. The foods will follow the four components of Canada's Food Guide.
Will allergies and food sensitivities be taken into consideration?
Yes. All parents must indicate if there are any food allergies or sensitivities on the registration form. This will allow staff to plan the menu if allergies are present.
What does my child need to bring to camp?
Students are asked to bring a hat and water bottle to camp every day. Safety in the kitchen is important and students must wear non-slip closed toes shoes while at camp.
Is there a cost for this camp?
No. There is no cost for cooking camp.
Registration
DCDSB Student Registration - FULL
Students can participate in more than one camp, but are asked to not register for the same camp twice.
Please note that camp enrollment will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis as space is limited. Students will be put on a wait list and notified if the camp is full. Due to high demand, this camp will be available for DCDSB students only.
Parents/Guardians will receive a confirmation email from Continuing Education if the registration is successful.
