Spring Break Cooking Camps 2026
Give your kids a playful, hands-on day in the kitchen!
It’s a full day of creativity, cooking, and connection—
perfect for keeping kids busy (and happy!) during spring break in Oak Park!
Spring Break COOK + CREATE CAMP
Kids will love learning, playing, growing, crafting, baking and cooking at our Schoolhouse Spring Break Camp.
We offer camp for kids ages 5-11 YRS.
Each day is unique and every week is packed with recipes and projects!
Campers will start the morning by cooking up their very own lunch, then spend the afternoon whipping up a sweet homemade dessert. Along the way, they’ll build kitchen confidence, practice new skills, and enjoy plenty of hands-on cooking and baking fun.
But the day isn’t just about food! Kids will stay engaged with games, crafts, and free playtime throughout the day. If the weather’s nice, we’ll even head to the local park for some fresh air and outdoor play.
Campers will make their own dessert each afternoon, learning and practicing measuring, mixing, and other baking and pastry skills.
You are always welcome to send your camper with NUT FREE food for an extra lunch or a snack.
Camp Days
MARCH 30 - APRIL 3
Camp times: Monday - Friday
Full Day: 9AM - 3PM $110/ person
early drop off 8am - 9am - $10/ day
Sign up for one day or several! Each day has something different to explore!
Camp Days - Catholic Schools
APRIL 6-10
Camp times: Monday - Friday
Full Day: 9AM - 3PM $110/ person
early drop off 8am - 9am - $10/ day
Sign up for one day or several! Each day has something different to explore!
Spring Break Cook + Create Camp Menu & Activities
WEEK 1 - March 30 - April 3
30 – Lunch: Stir Fry Ramen | Dessert: Confetti Cake with Homemade Sprinkles
31 – Lunch: Farfalle with Peas | Dessert: Butterfly Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
1 – Lunch: Pasta | Dessert: Spaghetti Cupcakes
2 – Lunch: Breakfast for Lunch: Breakfast Burrito & Roasted Potatoes | Dessert: Strawberry Lemon Donuts
3 – Lunch: Pizza | Dessert: Butterfly Cake
WEEK 2 - April 6 - 10
6 – Lunch: Stir Fry Ramen | Dessert: Carrot Cake Cupcakes
7 – Lunch: Pasta | Dessert: Thumbprint Cookies with Jam
8 – Lunch: Breakfast for Lunch: Breakfast Burrito & Roasted Potatoes | Dessert: Strawberry Lemon Donuts
9 – Lunch: Pizza | Dessert: Butterfly Cake
10 –
Lunch: Stir Fry Ramen
| Dessert: Confetti Cake with Homemade Sprinkles
Catholic Schools - April 6-10th
HOW OUR WAITLIST WORKS:
If a camp reaches full capacity we cannot accommodate additional campers. However, you have the option to join our WAITLIST. (through the SAWYER registration system).
Once a spot becomes available, we will email EVERYONE on the waitlist. It doesn’t matter what position you are on the list.
As registration adjustments frequently occur before the camp commences, being on the waitlist increases your chances of securing a spot. Feel free to join the waitlist if you're interested in obtaining a spot!
NOTES ABOUT OUR CAMPS:
Accommodations: We strive to welcome everyone at the Schoolhouse and are committed to providing a safe environment for all students. If your child may need behavioral/ emotional accommodations, please let us know when you register or before camp begins so that we can be aware and do our best to be inclusive. Physically rough, destructive or disruptive behavior is not permitted as we are in a kitchen setting and you will be asked to pick-up your camper if they repeatedly engage in behavior that is unsafe or disruptive.
Cancellation Policy for Camps:
CHANGES:
We will change registration with a $25 admin fee
CANCELLATION:
- 2+ wks notice = refund - $25 admin fee
- Less than 2 wks notice = credit - $25 admin fee
- Less than 1 week notice = no credit offered. You may transfer camp to another child.
Email us to let us know cheryl@iloveschoolhouse.com.
What to Bring:
- WATER BOTTLE with name clearly labeled
- Close toed shoes are ideal and tying long hair back is helpful.
- Some kids like to bring aprons - we provide them, as well.
- You may bring clearly labeled “to go” containers for your child. Reduce plastic!
- Dress for Mess!
Arrival + Dismissal:
- Camp staff will be ready to check in campers 10 mins before camp is scheduled to begin.
- Please greet the staff counselor with the roster and we'll check in your camper.
