Summer Camp (Ages 6–12) — Morning Restaurant Experience

Summer Pilot Program — Be among the first to experience Poppy Street Prep™. Select August pilot programs include introductory Founding Family pricing, applied automatically at checkout.

Cook in the morning and host in the afternoon. Culminates in lunch prepared and served by your child.

4 days • 3 hours/day

Half Day (9:00–1:00pm) — $345
Full Day (9:00–4:00) — $600

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 meal.

Restaurant Morning  — From Kitchen to Dining Room

Participants learn how to run a restaurant—from menu creation through a family-style meal.

Campers will:

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

WEEKLY FLOW

Day 1 — Intro & Restaurant Basics
Food Safety, Kitchen Orientation & Systems, Core Skills

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

Day 3 — Design & Technique
Menu development, role assignment, mock service

Day 4 — Production & 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: 9:00–1:00
  
• 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 food, 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 family style meal
• Afternoon session hosts bakery popup
• 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