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.
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!
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
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!
