Brighter Futures Culinary Camp
Camp Recap
Foundations Video by Chef Malina – Practice at Home
Camp Dates:
Our summer culinary camp runs Monday through Thursday, from July 28 to August 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM each day. Camp takes place at Washington High School — please arrive on time and enter through the Sherman Street entrance.
- Week 1 – July 28th – July 31st | Monday – Thursday
- Week 2 – August 4th – August 7th | Monday – Thursday
- Week 3 – August 11th – August 14th | Monday – Thursday
- Week 4 – August 18th – August 21st | Monday – Thursday
Please note that our instructors are not responsible for transportation for the program. Please reach out to your Boys and Girls Club Brighter Futures representative for transportation assistance.
Garde Camp Week Recap
Our young chefs kicked off the week with hands-on learning and plenty of creativity in the kitchen!
Day 1 featured strawberry-banana smoothies, stovetop ziti, and homemade Caesar salad.
Day 2 brought tropical sunrise smoothies alongside French toast with bacon and sausage.
Day 3, students mastered peanut butter-banana smoothies, brioche cheeseburgers, and buffalo ranch mac n’ cheese.
We wrapped up on Day 4 with “create your own” smoothies, loaded chicken thigh nachos topped with a lime-garlic-cilantro drizzle, and authentic Mexican rice.
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Class starts at 9 am; all students must enter the front of Washington High School.
One of your Chef instructors will meet you downstairs to let you in.
Class Hours
Monday: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
CHEFS
Meet Our Chefs
Chef Malina
Lead Culinary Instructor
Chef Geneva
Instructor
Chef Esme
Instructor
Any questions, please email: SummerCamp@gardeacademy.com or text 678-595-3757
1. Dress Code
No open-toe shoes or sandals – closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required.
No high heels – safety first in the kitchen.
Comfortable clothing is encouraged. T-shirts and pants or jeans are preferred.
Long hair must be tied back.
2. Hygiene Policy
Hands must be washed thoroughly before and after handling food.
Fingernails should be clean and trimmed.
Deodorant is required. Please avoid strong perfumes or colognes.
Aprons will be provided and must be worn during cooking activities.
3. General Conduct
Respect instructors, fellow campers, and equipment at all times.
No horseplay or running in the kitchen.
Phones must be put away during instructional time unless otherwise approved.
Campers who do not follow these rules may be asked to sit out of certain activities for safety reasons.