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Summer Cooking Camps for Kids & Teens | San Jose

Join Sur La Table for their week-long summer cooking camps where your emerging chef can have fun while learning. Choose from 5 days (3-4 for holidays) sessions focusing on the foundational skills in Baking 101,  learn about global cuisines in Culinary Excursion, and craft tasty fare in Better Than Takeout. 

What to Expect During Summer Cooking Camp

Camp classes are designed for kids 7-11 and teens ages 12 and older. Campers will receive a certificate at the end of each camp session. And for the teen camps, parents will be invited to sample a test menu made by their own foodie chefs!

  • Camps are $299 for five days, $239 for four days, and $199 for three days.
  • Classes are 2 to 2 1/2 hours unless noted in the class description.
  • Each day the campers will work on preparing 2-3 dishes. Each week’s menu is listed on the camp registration page.
  • Students will work with other students in groups of 4.
  • Hands-on classes are limited to 12-16 students, depending on location.
  • 10% off coupon for an in-store purchase while class is in session.

Kids Summer Cooking Camps

Kids camps for ages 7-11 are 10:30 am – 1 pm or 1 pm – 3:30 pm. Every student will go home with a printed menu and graduation certificate. Students also get a 10% discount coupon for purchases during the camp.

Baking 101 Cooking Camp Dates

In this five-day series, your little chef will enjoy a fun, hands-on baking experience—from mixing batter and rolling pie dough to decorating cupcakes and much more. Each session explores essential baking techniques, basic food prep skills, and best practices for kitchen safety.

Baking 101 Cooking Camp Dates
June 19 – June 23 @ 10:30 am
June 19 – June 23 @ 1 pm
July 10 – July 14 @ 10:30 am
July 10 – July 14 @ 1 pm
July 31 – August 4 @ 10:30 am
July 31 – August 4 @ 1 pm

Culinary Excursion Cooking Camp

In this five-day series, your young chef will explore new ingredients and flavors while having fun in the kitchen. As they chop veggies, knead doughs, cook chicken, and more, they’ll learn essential cooking techniques, basic food prep skills, how to repurpose food waste, and best practices for kitchen safety.

Culinary Excursion Camp Dates
June 12 – June 16 @ 10:30 am
June 12 – June 16 @ 1 pm
July 24 – July 28 @ 10:30 am
July 24 – July 28 @ 1 pm

Global Flavors Cooking Camp

In this five-day series, your future foodie will explore flavors from around the world while having fun in the kitchen. As they roll sushi, knead pasta dough, fry rice and more, they’ll learn essential cooking techniques, basic food prep skills, and best practices for kitchen safety.

Global Cooking Camp Dates
June 5 – June 9 @ 10:30 am
June 5 – June 9 @ 1 pm
June 26 – June 30 @ 10:30 am
June 26 – June 30 @ 1 pm
July 17 – July 21 @ 10:30 am
July 17 – July 21 @ 1 pm

Teens Summer Cooking Camps

Teen camps for ages 12-17 are 4 pm – 6:30 pm. Every student will go home with a printed menu and graduation certificate. On the final day, parents are invited to sample a test menu made by their star chefs.

Bakeshop Cooking Camp

Treat your budding foodie to five days full of hands-on kitchen experience this summer. They’ll master their basic baking skills and learn tried-and-true advanced techniques as they craft delicious pastries and other treats.

Bakeshop Cooking Camp Dates
June 19 – June 23 @ 4 pm
July 10 – July 14 @ 4 pm
July 31 – July 31 @ 4 pm

Better Than Takeout Cooking Camp

Treat your budding foodie to five days full of hands-on kitchen experience this summer. They’ll master basic kitchen skills and craft tasty fare that they’ll want to make time and time again—from Crispy Chicken Taquitos to Homemade Pizza.

Better Than Takeout Camp Dates
June 5 – June 9 @ 4 pm
June 26 – June 29 @ 4 pm
July 17 – July 21 @ 4 pm

Global Grub Cooking Camp

Treat your budding foodie to five days full of hands-on kitchen experience this summer. Teens will enjoy creating delicious foods—from whipping up tasty Feta with Grilled Pita Bread to making viral food friends like Crispy Rice Sushi and Brazilian Limeade.

Global Grub Camp Dates
June 12 – June 16 @ 4 pm
July 5 – July 7 @ 4 pm (3 days)
July 24 – July 28 @ 4 pm

Kids, Teens, and Family Classes

Sur La Table offers a selection of cooking classes for kids, and teens year-round. Most classes are available for teens 14+ with an accompanying adult. Check the schedule here. Classes for teens range from Handmade Pasta to Sushi at Home to Cast Iron Basics to Thai Takeout Favorites.

Kids classes (7+) are usually geared for holidays and seasons, such as Easter Cupcakes, High Tea Treats, and Mother’s Day Treats, but also favorites like American Classics and Pizza.

Important Links and Information

Address: Sur La Table
855 El Camino Real, Suite 57
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 650-289-0019

Kids & Teens Summer Camps [LINK]
Family Fun (Kids classes) [LINK]
Cooking Class Calendar [LINK]

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Free Crafts at JC Penney Kids Zone

JC Penney Kids Zone crafts are free drop-by and take-it-home crafts offered the second Saturday of each month from 11 am – 12 pm.

JC Penney Kids Zone staff will give the kids the supplies they need for the craft or project.

Did you know that workshops, craft sessions, and cooking classes at local stores are a great way for your child to learn something new and have fun at the same time? Find other store events in the Bay area on our Store Events page.

JC Penney Kids Zone Dates for 2025

JC Penney Kids Zone Dates for 2025

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What to Expect at the JC Penney Kids Zone

It will be a fun, free activity for your little one, including a free craft, with a lanyard, ID badge, a collector’s pin, and other supplies if needed. And a Project Master Medallion when they complete 6 projects.

Grownups will get something a special extra 10% off coupon to shop in-store, valid for one day only.

JC Penney Kids Zone Craft for February 2023

Rain or shine – no reservations needed. Check the JC Penney’s Kids Zone for details and dates. [LINK]

CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Did you know that workshops, craft sessions and cooking classes at local stores is a great way for your child to learn something new and have fun at the same time?  We promise not to tell!

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General Rules for Store Events: Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited based on store capacity. Parents must stay with their child. Event is subject to change or cancellation without notice. While supplies last.

Find more Store Events on CelebrateFamily.us.

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2022 National Cinema Day

National days can be fun to celebrate, but saving money is even more fun. For one day, theaters are offering all movies in all formats for $3. The ticket price does not include ticket fees. Enjoy!

Bay Area Theaters

We’ve confirmed these theaters are participating:

Cinemark
Regal
Cinelux
AMC
Maya Cinemas
Chabot
Vogue Theatre in SF
Marina Theatre in SF
Presidio Theatre in SF
Balboa Theatre in SF (Balboa at 38th) has $3 tickets for all screenings other than “The Room.

Check with your local theater to confirm participation.

Cinema Day Concession Special Deals

Cinelux Specials:
$5 Combo Small Popcorn and Drink

Cinemark Specials:
$3 Medium ICEE or Fountain Drink Beverage
$3 Candy
$3 Small Popcorn or upsize to large for $1 more.

Prices do not include applicable taxes and fees.

Art Lab for Kids: Make Your Own Emoji | Apple Store

January 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am January 14, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Kids Labs at Apple Stores Today at Apple

Reserve a spot at an Apple store to learn fun ways to create their own emoji.

We’ll show them how to draw colorful faces and objects. They’ll get hands-on using the Procreate app on iPad with Apple Pencil to draw an emoji to take home.

For sessions with amplified sound, hearing loop technology is available on request.

Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12.

Apple Labs are free, but you must reserve a space in advance.  Dates, times and availability vary by location.

To find and register for an event near you, click on this link.  You can change the area/location or click on the drop down arrow to see events in the Bay area.

Marian’s Note:  CelebrateFamily includes activities such as this because they are free and seem like an easy way to keep kids interested in technology without spending a lot of money.

Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com

Image credit/image courtesy of Apple

Free Free, but reservations/ticket required.
121 Bernal Rd, Ste 80 #1044
CF San Jose, CA 95119 United States
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Music Lab for Kids: Making a Theme Song | Apple Store

January 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am January 14, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Kids Labs at Apple Stores Today at Apple

Reserve a spot at an Apple store to learn how to create a theme song for your favorite show, book, or game using GarageBand on iPad.

We’ll cover rhythm basics, and kids will get hands-on with experimenting with Smart Drums, adding pre-recorded loops, and remixing their theme song. For sessions with amplified sound, hearing loop technology is available on request.

Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12.

Apple Labs are free, but you must reserve a space in advance.  Dates, times, and availability vary by location.

Marian’s Note:  CelebrateFamily includes activities such as this because they are free and seem like an easy way to keep kids interested in technology without spending a lot of money.

Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. REPORT EVENT

Image credit/image courtesy of Apple

Free Free, but reservations/ticket required.
121 Bernal Rd, Ste 80 #1044
CF San Jose, CA 95119 United States

Design Lab: Draw Your Astronaut Inspired by Snoopy in Space | Apple Store

January 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am January 14, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Kids Labs at Apple Stores Today at Apple

Reserve a spot at an Apple store to learn fun ways to create your own astronaut in the iconic Peanuts style.

Get ready for an exciting adventure through space. Learn how to create your own astronaut in the iconic Peanuts style using the Procreate app on iPad Pro with Apple Pencil.

Draw facial expressions to show emotion and mood, customize a colorful spacesuit, and make your astronaut come alive in a share-worthy GIF. Devices will be provided.

For sessions with amplified sound, hearing loop technology is available on request.

Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12.

Apple Labs are free, but you must reserve a space in advance.  Dates, times and availability vary by location.

To find and register for an event near you, click on this link.  You can change the area/location or click on the drop down arrow to see events in the Bay area.

Marian’s Note:  CelebrateFamily includes activities such as this because they are free and seem like an easy way to keep kids interested in technology without spending a lot of money.

Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com

Image credit/image courtesy of Apple

Free Free, but reservations/ticket required.
121 Bernal Rd, Ste 80 #1044
CF San Jose, CA 95119 United States

Coding Skills: Getting Started with Swift Playgrounds | Apple Store

January 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am January 14, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Kids Labs at Apple Stores Today at Apple

Reserve a spot at an Apple store to learn how to code and create with Swift Playgrounds.

Swift is a powerful programming language created by Apple that’s used to build many popular apps. And Swift Playgrounds is an app for iPad that makes learning how to code interactive and fun. In this 60-minute session, we’ll show you how to get started with coding using the Swift Playgrounds app.

Recommended for kids ages 12 and up. Devices will be provided.

Apple Labs are free, but you must reserve a space in advance.  Dates, times and availability vary by location.

To find and register for an event near you, click on this link.  You can change the area/location or click on the drop down arrow to see events in the Bay area.

Marian’s Note:  CelebrateFamily includes activities such as this because they are free and seem like an easy way to keep kids interested in technology without spending a lot of money.

Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com

Image credit/image courtesy of Apple

Free Free, but reservations/ticket required.
121 Bernal Rd, Ste 80 #1044
CF San Jose, CA 95119 United States

Coding Lab for Kids: Code Your First App | Apple Store

January 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am January 14, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Kids Labs at Apple Stores Today at Apple

Reserve a spot at an Apple store to learn how to code and create as a family with Swift Playgrounds.

Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground. They’ll use Swift code to customize their app with fun fonts, background colors, Memoji, and more. Then you’ll work together to bring their app to life.

Recommended for kids ages 10 and up. Devices will be provided.

Apple Labs are free, but you must reserve a space in advance.  Dates, times and availability vary by location.

To find and register for an event near you, click on this link.  You can change the area/location or click on the drop down arrow to see events in the Bay area.

Marian’s Note:  CelebrateFamily includes activities such as this because they are free and seem like an easy way to keep kids interested in technology without spending a lot of money.

Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com

Image credit/image courtesy of Apple

Free Free, but reservations/ticket required.
121 Bernal Rd, Ste 80 #1044
CF San Jose, CA 95119 United States