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Food Explorers Summer Program (Gr. 2-6)


Summer Programs / Youth Enrichment -
Summer 2026

Join Food Explorers for a week of fun with food!

A) Explorers Summer Baking

  • 9 AM - 12 PM
  • For students entering grades 2-6
  • Step into the world of butter, flour, and deliciousness! This fun-filled camp features seasonal favorites like Strawberries and Cream Rolls, Peach Brioche Buns, Lemon Blueberry Blondies, and Mini Chocolate Cakes. Campers will learn essential baking techniques while creating fresh, summery treats to enjoy! All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
  • Students should bring a water bottle

B) Explorers From Scratch

  • 1 PM - 4 PM
  • For students entering grades 2-6
  • A hands-on camp where young chefs create delicious, made-from-scratch dishes! Campers will mix, roll, and shape their way through savory favorites like Mozzarella Breadsticks, Wonton Cups, Fresh Pasta, and Stuffed Flatbreads, all while learning essential kitchen techniques. It’s all about fresh ingredients, creative cooking, and the joy of making it all by hand. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
  • Students should bring a water bottle

C) Full-Day Option

  • 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Students in grades 2-5
  • This option is a combination of both the AM and PM options listed above
  • Be sure to have your child bring a water-bottle. A lunch is not necessary as students will be eating what they make. If you would like to supplement the food provided, please have your child bring lunch.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations with a refund will be allowed up to June 15th less a $35 fee. There are NO cancellations/refunds after June 15!

All recipes are nut-free, and each student will make their own portion. All food and supplies are included.

Instructor

Food Explorers - Katie Shepherd

Owner/Instructor


Katie Shepherd is a registered dietician who created Food Explorers as a way to introduce children to healthy eating with a hands-on approach. All recipes are healthy and nut free! Students will leave each class with new recipes, new skills and new knowledge about the food they eat. 

FOOD-AM Explorers Summer Baking

  Food Explorers - Katie Shepherd , Lara Paciorek


Farmington High School : 1518
Mon Jun 29 - Thu Jul 2
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Tu
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Grades   2nd - 6th

$ 195.00
Course Fee
FOOD-Full Day AM & PM Combination B

  Food Explorers - Katie Shepherd


Farmington High School : 1519
Mon Jun 29 - Thu Jul 2
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Su
M
Tu
W
Th
F
Sa

Grades   2nd - 6th

$ 379.00
Course Fee
FOOD-PM Explorers From Scratch

  Food Explorers - Katie Shepherd , Lara Paciorek


Farmington High School : 1518
Mon Jun 29 - Thu Jul 2
1:00 - 4:00 PM

Su
M
Tu
W
Th
F
Sa

Grades   2nd - 6th

$ 195.00
Course Fee