Activities!

HAVE THE SUMMER OF A LIFETIME AT CAMP CHOP

Aspiring chefs age 10-17 will learn the basics of cooking, baking, and kitchen safety in our state-of-the-art kitchens, while enjoying an enriching, memorable and fun summer camp experience.

The Camp CHOP instructional team includes professional chefs, veteran teachers, camp professionals, and scientists who provide a truly unique and immersive experience that kids will be talking about all year.

  • Confidence
  • Collaboration
  • Creativity
  • Culinary Arts
  • Adventure
  • Exploration
  • Fun
  • Friendship
  • Family

Culinary Core Activities

  • Kitchen Ops
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Hot & Sharp/ Workstation 101
  • Sword & The Stone
  • SSS - Saute, Simmer & Steam
  • Rise & Fall Baking Basics
  • Palate Science
  • chemistry of Cooking
  • Breakfast, Brunch, and Bacon
  • Earl and His Sandwich
  • Gastro Goodness
  • BBQ HERO
  • Top CHOP
  • Squish & Squash - A Tomato Love Story
  • Noodle Caboodle
  • Great Virginia Baking Show
  • Dessert is Coming!

Choose Your Own Elective Adventures

  • Go karting
  • Sports
  • Space Art
  • LARPing
  • Giant Swing
  • Culinary Arts
  • Tie-Dye Shirts
  • Fort Building
  • Fish & Float
  • Recreate the Moon Landing
  • Dungeons & Dragons
  • Counselor Imagination Creations

Summer Fun for All Campers

  • Our Lake Party
  • Counselor Theatre
  • Songs & Skits
  • Campouts
  • The Blob
  • Giant Slip & Slide
  • Gaga Ball
  • Campfires
  • Pool Parties
  • AND MORE!

HAVE FUN AT CAMP CHOP!

Your child will learn, grow, and have fun participating in our culinary experiences and choosing their own adventures from our unique counselor-created electives.

Our Weekly Schedule

Sunday

Camper Arrival & Check-In

1:00pm – 3:00pm

3:15pm Ready, Study, Cook!

3:30pm Move In /Tour/ Team Pics

4:00pm Cool Off at the Lake

7:30pm-9:15pm Campfire

9:15pm-10:00pm Dorm Talks

Breakfast

7:30am – 8:00am

Lunch

12:30pm – 1:00pm

Dinner

6:00pm – 6:30pm

Telescopes (9:15-10:00): weather dependant

Cabin Campfires (9:15-10:00): weather dependant

Breakfast

7:30am – 8:00am

Lunch

12:30pm – 1:00pm

Dinner

6:00pm – 6:30pm

Telescopes: One night per group – weather dependant

Cabin Campfires: One night per group – weather dependant

Sunday

Ready, Study, Cook!
3:15pm

Move In /Tour/ Team Pics

3:30pm

Camper Arrival & Check-In
1:00pm – 3:00pm

Cool Off at the Lake

4:00pm

Dorm Talks

9:15pm-10:00pm

MONDAY

Siesta Time

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Rec Time

6:30pm to 7:30pm

CHOP Ops  9:00am – 12:15pm

Food Handler Certification  10:45-12:15

Hot & Sharp/ Workstation 101  2:00-3:00

Sword & The Stone/Chop, Mince & Dice  3:45-5:15

Crew Night  7:30pm-9:15pm

Dorm Time/ Extended Hours  9:15pm-10:00pm

Tuesday

Siesta Time

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Rec Time

6:30pm to 7:30pm

SSS – Saute,Simmer & Steam 9:00am – 12:15pm

Rise & Fall Baking Basics 10:45-12:15

Electives 2:00pm – 5:15pm

Outdoor/ Campfire Cooking 7:30pm-10:00pm

Wednesday

Siesta Time

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Rec Time

6:30pm to 7:30pm

Three Bs – Breakfast, Brunch, and Bacon 9:00am – 12:15pm

Earl and His Sandwich 10:45-12:15

LAKE PARTY! 2:00pm – 5:15pm

Elective Night 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Thursday

Siesta Time

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Rec Time

6:30pm to 7:30pm

Gastro Goodness 9:00am – 12:15pm

BBQ HERO 10:45- 12:15

Electives 2:00pm – 5:15pm

Open Kitchen 7:30pm-10:00pm

Friday

Siesta Time

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Rec Time

6:30pm to 7:30pm

Squish & Squash – A Tomato Story 9:00am – 12:15pm

Noodle Caboodle 10:45-12:15

Great Virginia Baking Show 2:00-5:15

Final Night Extravaganza! 7:30pm-10:00pm

Saturday

Camper Pick Up

9:00AM – 11:00AM

SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER!

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