Culinary Summer Camp

Humanity’s Kitchen is offering In Person classes in New Castle County and Virtual classes in Kent/Sussex County. The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for students with disabilities, finishing 8th grade and in grades 9-11, ages 14 to 22 or those that are in the 18-22 Educational Program, to engage in career exploration in the culinary arts field during summer vacation from school. 

The program is offered free of charge to students in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.

Students who have previously attended any of our culinary classes whether in person or online cannot apply. This class is open to new students who have never attended.

The goal of the program is to provide students living in the state of Delaware career exploration in the field of Culinary Arts. The objective of the program is to increase the students’ knowledge about culinary arts and career opportunities in this field.

DVR logoHumanity’s Kitchen is an approved Trade School through the Delaware Department of Education.

Funding for this program is provided by the U.S. Department of Education Federal Rehabilitation Services Administration grant, #H126A240009, through the Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Topics of Study

Introduction to Culinary Arts

  • Baking
  • Meat & Poultry Cooking
  • Vegetable & Starch Cooking
  • Breakfast Cookery
  • Soups & Sauces
  • Knife Skills
  • Home Meal Preparation & Nutrition

Certifications

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certificate

Workplace Readiness Skills

  • Life Skills & Resume Building
  • Basic Financial Literacy
  • The dangers of social media

Culinary Arts Program

  • Three weeks Culinary Training

  • Food card will be mailed each week for Virtual Students to purchase food items.

  • Each student receives a $100 stipend for successful completion

  • Each student receives a culinary knife & cutting board for successful completion.

  • Chef Coat, Hat, & Aprons

Culinary Classes

New Castle County — In Person
Monday-Thursday 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Kent & Sussex County — Virtual Only
Monday-Thursday 5:30pm to 7:30pm

You can only attend the class that is located in your county.

Middletown/Odessa/Townsend– Can do Virtual or Hybrid Classes
We Do Not Provide Transportation

2024 Class Schedule

Monday—Thursday

Class 1 June 16th – July 3rd
Class 2 July 7th – July 24th
Class 3 July 28th – August 14th

Spaces are very limited and on a first come first served basis as long as you qualify for the program.

Culinary Summer Camp Application

If you wish to apply to Humanity’s Kitchen for the Culinary Summer Camp, please fill out all of the following information.

You must submit the FIRST PAGE ONLY of an IEP, 504 Plan, or Physicians letter clearly showing the potential students disability. Spots are not reserved unless this document arrives with the application.

New Castle County Online ApplicationKent/Sussex County Online Application

To download an application for Summer Camp:

Flyer

Download Culinary Arts Summer Camp Flyer

Download FAQs about Kent/Sussex Virtual Summer Culinary Camp