MicroChef Cooking Classes
Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ° invites students ages 8-18 to explore the world of baking through its MicroChef Summer Camp program. These hands-on camps help build foundational and intermediate culinary skills in a fun, supportive environment.
The MicroChef Summer Camp for Beginners is perfect for ages 8–12 who are new to the kitchen. Students learn essential skills such as measuring and mixing ingredients, following recipes step by step, practicing kitchen safety, and mastering basic baking techniques. They'll create a variety of treats, including cookies, brownies, cupcakes with simple frosting, muffins, quick breads, and no-bake desserts—all with no prior experience required.
MicroChef Cooking Classes
Program Overview
- Delivery Method
- On Campus
- Location
- Cocoa
- Contact Information
- Blair Pott
pottb@easternflorida.edu
321-433-7514
For older students ready to take the next step, the Intermediate MicroChef Summer Camp offers advanced instruction for ages 13–18. Participants focus on professional baking techniques such as working with yeast doughs and laminated pastries, cake assembly and piping, plated dessert presentation, and understanding professional kitchen workflow. Sample recipes include yeast breads and rolls, layered cakes with decorative piping, choux pastries, tarts, custards, and pastry creams.
Both camps emphasize hands-on, instructor-guided learning while fostering creativity, confidence, and teamwork. All materials and supplies are included, and classes are held in person at Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çӰ’s Cocoa campus from June 1 through August 7, with weekly sessions available.
Cost & Registration Information
Âé¶¹³ÉÈ˵çÓ°'s MicroChef Summer Camps are offered in-person on the Cocoa campus June 1 - August 7, Monday through Thursday. Please submit the interest form and select the MicroChef Cooking Classes option for additional information.
Cost: $75-$100 per week (Summer Camp for Beginners, ages 8-12)
Cost: $100-$150 per week (Intermediate Summer Camp, ages 13-18)
Social Security Number Policy
In compliance with Florida statute 119-07(1): SSNs are requested for the sole purpose of registering non-credit, continuing education students. SSNs are confidential, are immediately converted to student IDs (B numbers) to ensure confidentiality, and may be used for no other purpose. SSNs may only be disclosed to another agency or governmental entity if necessary for the receiving agency or entity to perform its duties and responsibilities as authorized by law.
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