Dates: March 30 – April 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up: Available from 8:00 AM for an additional $50/week and 4:00 PM an additional $50/week
Location: Forklift Virginia, 75 Lawson Rd SE Unit 109, Leesburg, VA 20175
Age Range: 10 and up
Tuition: $450 per student
Overview
Join us for an unforgettable week of food, fun, and hands-on learning at Forklift Virginia, the boutique culinary school led by acclaimed Chef Rich Rosendale. Our Spring Break Kids Culinary Camp gives aspiring chefs (ages 10+) the chance to build essential kitchen skills, work confidently at their own station, and explore a new culinary theme each day.
Campers will be guided by professional chefs through interactive, skill-building lessons—everything from knife safety and pasta-making to baking desserts from scratch. The week culminates in a graduation celebration and plenty of delicious food to enjoy along the way!
Daily Themes & Menus
Day 1: Tex-Mex Favorites & Knife Skills Certification
Campers begin with safety, sanitation, and hands-on knife skills. After passing a basic knife safety test, they'll dive into these classic Tex-Mex dishes:
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Guacamole & roasted tomato salsa
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Chicken or veggie fajitas
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Spanish-style rice
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Cinnamon-sugar churros
Day 2: Italian Trattoria
A comfort food favorite that introduces pasta-making techniques and traditional Italian flavors:
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Handmade pasta dough
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Spaghetti with meatballs or marinara
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Alfredo sauce
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Cannoli with sweet ricotta filling
Day 3: Taste of the Mediterranean
Campers will explore fresh, flavorful dishes from Greece and beyond:
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Chicken souvlaki skewers
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Creamy hummus with handmade pita
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Lemon herb rice
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Cherry Garcia-style ice cream
Day 4: Pizza & Scratch Baking
It’s all about dough! Campers will work with yeasted dough and cheese-making:
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Personal pizzas with choice of toppings
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Homemade mozzarella
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Cinnamon sugar dessert pizza
Day 5: Pastry Chef for a Day
A sweet finish to the week, with baking, decorating, and a graduation ceremony:
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Classic cinnamon rolls with frosting
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Old-fashioned oatmeal cookies
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Chocolate chip cookies
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Graduation awards and celebration
What’s Included
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Hands-on instruction from Forklift’s professional chef team
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Lunch and snacks provided daily
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Printed recipe packet to take home
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Graduation Certificate
Note: Due to menu structure and class format, we are unable to accommodate dietary substitutions for this session.
Questions? Contact: daniela@rosendalenova.com