Thanksgiving Camp: Harvest & Gather
Program Dates
November 23–25
Monday–Wednesday
Morning 9 AM–12 PM (ages 9–12) or Afternoon 1:30–4:30 PM (teens 13–17)
Give your child the chance to cook their way to the holiday table in this hands-on Thanksgiving camp.
Harvest & Gather is a three-day culinary camp built around the flavors of the fall harvest and the tradition of gathering to share a meal. Younger cooks join the morning wave, while teens take the same themes deeper in the afternoon.
Throughout the camp, students cook seasonal, harvest-inspired dishes from start to finish — learning where autumn ingredients come from, how to prepare them, and how a few good techniques turn simple produce into a meal worth sharing.
Classes are fully hands-on — students build knife skills, roasting and baking fundamentals, seasoning awareness, and teamwork in the kitchen. The teen afternoon wave goes further into technique and independence for cooks ready for more.
This program emphasizes gratitude, generosity, and confidence in the kitchen. Students leave knowing how to contribute something real and delicious to their own holiday table.
Program Structure
Schedule: Morning 9 AM–12 PM (ages 9–12) or Afternoon 1:30–4:30 PM (teens 13–17)
Age Group: 9–12 years (morning) · 13–17 years (afternoon)
Duration: Three consecutive days (Monday–Wednesday)
Class Size: Limited to 10 students per wave
Curriculum Focus
- Cooking with the autumn harvest — seasonal vegetables, grains, and fruits
- Roasting, baking, and building flavor from scratch
- Classic harvest-table dishes, made your own
- Knife skills and safe, confident kitchen habits
- Cooking to share — preparing food for a gathering
Please Note
These are half-day camps — each wave runs either 9 AM–12 PM (ages 9–12) or 1:30–4:30 PM (teens 13–17), not all day. The three days are designed as a complete experience. Dietary considerations can often be accommodated if shared in advance.
Knowledge Required
Beginner-friendly. No prior cooking experience needed.
Camp sessions
Pick a wave — each runs the same lesson plan.
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!”