Marietta Community School

Get ready for a week filled with creativity, science, teamwork, and delicious hands-on learning! Join Chef Watson and Marietta High School Culinary Arts & FCCLA teams for an unforgettable Culinary STEAM Camp designed especially for young chefs.

Throughout the week, campers will:

• Step into a real high-school culinary kitchen to learn proper knife skills, measuring, mixing, sautéing, baking, and plating.
• Create dishes from scratch using fresh ingredients while exploring global flavors and kid-friendly favorites.
• Design their own menus for a final-day showcase where families can see what they’ve learned.
• Work in teams just like professional kitchens, building confidence, communication, and leadership skills.

STEAM Spotlight with Niarah Igidi

Campers will also participate in an exciting daily STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) segment led by Niarah Igidi, aspiring future engineer. These interactive sessions connect cooking with real-world science and design, including:

• The chemistry of baking (why dough rises, emulsions, heat reactions)
• Engineering in the kitchen (equipment mechanics, kitchen layout design, and simple machines in cooking tools)
• Edible experiments like density jars, food-based color chromatography, crystals, and temperature reactions
• Art and design through plate presentation, color theory, and creative food styling
• Fun math challenges using fractions, proportions, and recipe conversions

This blend of culinary arts and STEAM empowers campers to think critically, solve problems, and bring their creativity to life in the kitchen.

Mentorship from FCCLA Student Leaders

Campers will receive hands-on support from MHS FCCLA student leaders, who will assist with cooking activities, guide teamwork, and model leadership and professionalism in a real culinary environment.

A Week of Learning, Confidence, and Fun

By the end of camp, each child will:
✓ Feel confident using real culinary skills
✓ Understand the science behind everyday cooking
✓ Gain teamwork and communication abilities
✓ Enjoy the dishes they’ve created

✓ Take home recipes, STEAM activities, and memories that last a lifetime!