Winter Camp: Holiday Bake Shop
Program Dates
December 21–24
Monday–Thursday
Morning 9 AM–12 PM (ages 9–12) or Afternoon 3–6 PM (teens 13–17)
Give your child the chance to run their own holiday bake shop in this hands-on winter camp.
Holiday Bake Shop is a four-day baking camp full of cookies, quick breads, pastries, and festive treats. Younger cooks join the morning wave, while teens take the same themes deeper in the afternoon.
Throughout the week, students bake from start to finish — learning how doughs and batters actually work, how to measure and mix with care, and how to finish and decorate treats that look as good as they taste.
Classes are fully hands-on — students build baking fundamentals, precision, decorating technique, and teamwork in the kitchen. The teen afternoon wave goes further into technique and creative finishing for bakers ready for more.
This program emphasizes patience, precision, and the joy of sharing something homemade. Students leave with edible gifts and the confidence to bake for the people they love.
Program Structure
Schedule: Morning 9 AM–12 PM (ages 9–12) or Afternoon 3–6 PM (teens 13–17)
Age Group: 9–12 years (morning) · 13–17 years (afternoon)
Duration: Four consecutive days (Monday–Thursday)
Class Size: Limited to 10 students per wave
Curriculum Focus
- Baking fundamentals — measuring, mixing methods, and how doughs and batters work
- Holiday cookies, quick breads, and simple pastries
- Decorating and finishing techniques
- Precision, patience, and safe kitchen habits
- Packaging treats as edible gifts
Please Note
These are half-day camps — each wave runs either 9 AM–12 PM (ages 9–12) or 3–6 PM (teens 13–17), not all day. The four days are designed as a complete experience. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance.
Knowledge Required
Beginner-friendly. No prior baking experience needed.
Camp sessions
Pick a wave — each runs the same lesson plan.
- Session 1Dec 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
- Session 2Dec 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM
- Session 3Dec 23, 2026 · 9:00 AM
- Session 4Dec 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM
$500 / person
- Session 1Dec 21, 2026 · 3:00 PM
- Session 2Dec 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM
- Session 3Dec 23, 2026 · 3:00 PM
- Session 4Dec 24, 2026 · 3:00 PM
$500 / person
What guests are saying
“My mom and I took this pastry making class for her birthday and had the best time! We made three different desserts, and everything tasted amazing. The class was intimate, with only about seven other people, which made the experience feel personal and gave us the opportunity to learn so much. It was such a fun activity to do together, and we would absolutely recommend it!”
Danielle Romerovia Google“Such a great experience and the class was wonderful for all three generations in our family! Great food, fun instructions, and Mark was very knowledgable. Definitely recommend and we plan to cone again!”
“Such a fantastic experience! We were lucky enough to find Life Plus while looking online for a cooking school appropriate for our teenage son. The 3 hr format allows for so much depth - hands-on cooking from scratch, basic and advanced techniques and skills, and they eat as a group. I was worried 3 hrs would be too long but Marc and his staff are so engaging, it's perfect. Just signed up for another session!”
KB Mvia Google“Sara was our Thai cooking class instructor, and she was lovely, thoughtful and a very good teacher. She accommodated any preferences, allergies, etc. She carefully explained each ingredient and its impact on the dish. It's obvious that Sara really cared about what we learned and wanted us to enjoy the experience. We ate in the dining area after each dish, and when we returned the kitchen had been reset and prepped for the next dish. The kitchen is clean, neat and the location felt very secure (it was an evening class). It was a delicious meal and a lot of fun. I look forward to cooking the dishes and taking another class there.”
“I had a such a great time in the sushi making class! Marc is an amazing teacher and is with you every step of the way. I felt confident that I could actually go it alone and continue building my skills. I also really enjoyed meeting and connecting with new people. Will definitely be returning for more classes.”
Tamika Lewisvia Google“Our instructor was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. His instructions were clear and easy to follow. Class was delicious and taught us skills im sure ill never forget!”