Kid Chef Week 11 August 17th – August 21st, 2026 Food Carts of France

Event Date

August 17, 2026

Event Location

C, 1002 Brace Lane, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, USA

Event Description

Kid Chef Summer Camp 2026

Menu: Food Carts of France

Week 11: August 17th – August 21st, 2026

👦👧 Ages: 8–14

⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM

Pescatarian, Vegetarians, and Vegans Welcome!

Tuition: $650 for the week

Bienvenue to our finale week!
We’re wrapping up summer with a delicious journey through the food carts and markets of France, where fresh produce, warm crepes, bubbling casseroles, and café-style desserts steal the show. Kid Chefs will sauté, whisk, slice, bake, and taste their way through classic French street foods that feel elegant yet fun.

Perfect for young cooks who love flaky pastries, fresh veggies, cozy casseroles, and (of course) chocolate.


Sample Menu for the Week

  • 🥞 Crispy Crêpes with Spinach, Leeks & Basil + Shaved Parmesan
    Golden, thin crêpes filled with soft veggies and herbs — warm, crispy, and full of flavor.
  • 🥗 Mixed Spring Lettuce Salad with Goat Cheese Croutons
    A beautiful French-style salad topped with warm, melty goat cheese croutons — a huge kid favorite!
  • 🍅 Zucchini & Tomato Casserole Provençale (Tian de Courgettes et Tomates)
    Layered zucchini and tomatoes baked with herbs, olive oil, and garlic — a colorful taste of southern France.
  • 🍫 Julia Child’s Chocolate Tart
    Rich, smooth, elegant, and unbelievably delicious — the ultimate French dessert to end the week.

Try Everything! They might just like it!

Daily Schedule at Camp

Our schedule is packed with creativity, teamwork, flavor adventures, and just the right amount of challenge to keep young chefs excited every day.

  •  Palate Games- Guess that flavor! Blind Tasting Bee! Aroma challenges! Kids have a blast discovering the way their taste buds really work.
  •  Group Cooking Activity- Learn real chef skills—knife safety, sautéing, seasoning, tasting, and cooking with fresh herbs and veggies straight from our garden.
  • 👩‍🍳 Team Prep Time- Kids team up, read recipes, measure ingredients, stir, chop, whisk, and taste-test.
    This is the moment they really start feeling like chefs.
  •  Recipe Presentation- Lights, camera, chef! Teams show off their creations, share what they learned, and taste each other’s dishes.
  •  Lunch – Course by Course- Kids sit down together and enjoy everything they made. It’s like their own little restaurant!
  •  We Work Together, We Clean Together – Fun teamwork + responsibility as kids learn the importance of cleaning and Sanitation in the Kitchen
  •  Dessert Time- The MOST anticipated part of the day—this week, their gorgeous hazelnut sablé tarts.
  •  Wrap-Up Discussion- Kids share their wins, challenges, and favorite flavors of the day.

Why Kids (and Parents!) Love Our Program

  • It’s hands-on and exciting — kids actually cook every day.
  • It builds healthy habits — they try new foods and love them.
  • It teaches real skills — independence, knife skills, confidence.
  • Fresh, garden– learn about composting and produce growing in the garden
  • New friends & teamwork — a warm, supportive environment.
  • Unforgettable memories — food, fun, laughter, and accomplishment.

👉 Before you go, check out our C’est si Bon! shop featuring cozy hoodies, t-shirts, hats, and coffee mugs made for kitchen-loving families. These chef-inspired items make great gifts and a lasting reminder of your child’s time in the kitchen. Click Here to go to our Shopify Store!

Spaces Fill Fast! Reserve Your Spot Today!

Frequently asked questions

Drop-Off 9am and Pick-Up 3pm

Drop Off: Stay in your car and pull forward as instructed to ensure a smooth and timely check in Do not leave until your child has been checked in with camp staff, all campers must be accompanied by parents/gaurdians at arrival  Ensure your child is aware of what to bring and wear on the first day. Bring all forms signed on Monday Inform Abbie in advance if you need to pick up early or drop off late (via text  or email). Pick Up:  We will have students ready to be picked up at 3pm sharp.  Neighborhood Reminder:   Adhere to the 15-25 MPH speed limit during pick-up/drop-off to ensure neighborhood safety.

Kid Chef Cancellation Policy

Cancellation / Exchange Policy Guidelines If you need to exchange weeks due to conflicts with your schedule, we are able to accommodate these requests only if there is space available for the newly requested week. For the exchange request, please submit a request via email including the dates of the original week selected with the newly requested week. If your request is able to be accommodated there will be an administrative charge of $100.00 per request. If it turns out that you are unable to notify us in a timely manner or cannot use the week of camp you registered for, you may gift the camp week to a friend, as long as their child meets the requirements of being a kid-chef.  Please email the Program Director Abbie@cestsibon.net (link sends e-mail) if you are gifting the week for a friend. All sales are final. Due to the nature of our classes, workshops, and events, we do not offer refunds,  we do offer a switch to a different week if there is space available or you may donate your spot to another child. This policy applies to all cancellations, including but not limited to personal conflicts, illness, emergencies, or unforeseen circumstances. Missed Classes & Late Arrivals:If you are unable to attend a class, you may send someone in your place, but we do not provide refunds, make-ups, or credits for missed classes. Late arrivals may participate at the instructor’s discretion but will not receive additional time or instruction beyond the scheduled class. Force Majeure In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control (such as severe weather, natural disasters, power outages, or government-mandated closures), we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule classes. These force majeure events do not qualify for refunds. We appreciate your understanding and support. By purchasing a class or event, you acknowledge and agree to this policy. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to cooking with you!

Kid Chef Behavior Policy and Guidelines

Behavior Guidelines Policy Please be sure to read the behavior guidelines with your camper before attending camp. C’est si Bon expects campers to be respectful at all times when attending camp. Kid Chef’s are expected to be responsible for their actions and respectful of the other Kid Chef’s and Camp Property. Kid Chef should speak with a Lead Instructor if they have any questions or concerns. If you or your child exhibits unacceptable behaviors included but not limited to the list below, Examples:  Refusing to follow behavior guidelines or camp rules Using profanity, vulgarity, or obscenity Stealing and or damaging property (personal or camp property) Refusal to listen and follow directions Endangering the health and safety of children and/or staff Use of illicit drugs, alcohol or tobacco, or sexual conduct of any kind Teasing, making fun, or bullying other campers or staff The violence of any kind Brings a weapon onto the premises of C’est si Bon. Cell Phones may not  be used unless given specific permission Kid Chefs Plan of Action if Behavioral guidelines are not adhered to:  The instructor will redirect the camper to a more appropriate activity. If inappropriate behavior continues, the camper will be reminded of behavior guidelines, and the camper will be asked to decide on action steps to correct the inappropriate behavior. If a child’s behavior still does not comply with outlined guideline policy and is affecting the experience of other campers parents/ guardians will be notified. If inappropriate behavior continues, as a final action step the camper may be dismissed from camp. Parent/ Legal Guardian will be contacted and asked to come to pick up their child immediately. Camper fees are non-refundable if a camper is sent home for disciplinary reasons. Please be aware if your child exhibits Violence of any kind or brings a weapon on to C’est si Bon premise, parents/ legal guardians will be contacted immediately to come to pick up the camper who will not be permitted to return for the remainder of the class or program. There will be no refunds.

Home Work

Chef Homework, yes Homework  :One night during the week, we request that your child to prepare a meal or dish for you, preferably from the recipes we are learning in camp – we like to call this Chef Work (kind of like homework but far more delicious for the parents)   Please set aside time to shop with them and watch them cook, then write (Email to abbie@cestsibon.net) a review on their dish and send it in with them so we can talk about it on Thursday morning. This exercise will encourage your child to build confidence in the kitchen. We will collect the reviews and put them in our all star chef book each year for the kids to look through so if you want to include a picture of your kid chef preparing we would love it.

Camp Essentials & Required Materials

Camp Essentials & Required Materials: Closed-toed sturdy shoes are required. NO sandals, crocs, keens, espadrilles, or soft shoes. This is a safety issue to protect your kid chef (your child will be sitting out and you will be called to bring your child shoes if they do not have them). Mask/face covering: If your child would like to wear a mask during camp. They are welcome to, they will need to provide their own mask.    Hair: If your child has hair longer than chin length, please make sure it is pulled back or secured up in a hat prior to arriving at camp each day and will remain secured for the duration of camp each day.   Water Bottles are required: Please bring a water bottle for your kid-chef. We request that it contain only water. Please no sugary or caffeine-loaded drinks.  *Especially important for outdoor camp to prevent dehydration!* Bug spray and sunscreen: Our outdoor modified day camp does increase risk of sun exposure. Please apply sunscreen and bug spray prior to camp and/or bring some along to reapply during the day. No nail polish or dangly jewelry including long necklaces, bracelets, or rings.

Electronic Policy

No phone or electronic use during camp(including smartwatches). We have a phone in the kitchen if your child needs to make or receive a call during camp hours cell phones / smart watches are not permitted to be used or out of their bag during camp. Smartwatches should be on silent and should not be used as a distraction during camp.

Lost or Stolen Items

C’est si Bon! Cooking School! and its staff are not responsible for the loss and/or recovery of any lost, stolen, or damaged belongings.

Lunch Time

Each day we will be preparing a 4-5 course lunch so please do not send lunch or any snacks with them. Unless your child has an allergy we do encourage them to try EVERYTHING with no preconceived notions as to not liking one thing or another! This part of their culinary education is as important as the cooking (and cleaning!) We do ask that you make sure that your child has had a good breakfast each morning before arriving at camp since our lunch time is 1 pm each day mimicking the French Lunch that consists of 4 courses.

Total Seats
20
Event Location

C, 1002 Brace Lane, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, USA

Event Location