Summer Culinary Atelier (Ages 6–12) — Full Day Bakery + Restaurant Experience

Bake in the morning. Cook and host in the afternoon. Culminates in a live service hosted by your child.

Half Day (9:00–12:00 or 1:00–4:00) — $500
Full Day (9:00–4:00) — $900

4-day session (Monday–Thursday)

OVERVIEW

This is not a traditional camp.

Poppy Street’s Summer Culinary Atelier is a small-group, chef-led experience where children step into the role of chef, baker, and host—learning through hands-on production, teamwork, and real hospitality.

Each week builds toward a culminating live service, where caregivers are welcomed as guests for a thoughtfully prepared lunch or dinner.

Bakery Mornings — The Art of the Micro-Bakery

Participants develop foundational baking skills while creating a cohesive bakery collection.

Campers will:

• Bake delicious things. 
• Learn about bakery production and organization. 
• Explore simple packaging and display
• Present their work in a café-style setting

Culmination: A Poppy Street Bakery Pop-Up with caregiver guests

Restaurant Afternoons — From Kitchen to Dining Room

Participants learn how to run a restaurant—from menu creation to service execution.

Campers will:

• Prepare seasonal menu items 
• Learn kitchen organization and teamwork
• Practice plating and presentation
• Step into front-of-house roles and host guests

Culmination: A Poppy Street Restaurant Pop-Up with caregiver guests

WEEKLY FLOW

Day 1 — Foundations
Kitchen orientation, ingredient education, core skills

Day 2 — Technique
Hands-on production, repetition, and refinement

Day 3 — Rehearsal
Menu development, role assignment, mock service

Day 4 — Live Service
Children prepare, plate, and host caregivers as guests

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Ages: 6–12
• Group Size: Max 12 participants
• Ratio: 6:1 (CPR & First Aid certified instructors)
• Location: Poppy Street Studio, Corona del Mar

Session Options:

• Morning: 9:00–12:00
• Afternoon: 1:00–4:00
• Full Day: 9:00–4:00

THE POPPY STREET DIFFERENCE

• Chef-led, small-group instruction
• Real ingredients, no shortcuts
• Emphasis on confidence, teamwork, and leadership
• Children don’t just cook—they learn how to host

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• All ingredients and materials
• Daily hands-on instruction
• Take-home recipes + creations
• Culminating hosted service for caregivers

FINAL DAY SERVICE

On Thursday, caregivers are invited as guests to experience what the children have created.

• Morning session hosts lunch service
• Afternoon session hosts dinner service
• Full-day participants take part in both preparation and service

BOOKING NOTES

• Advance registration required
• Limited spots available to maintain small group experience
• Sessions are non-refundable but transferable with notice