Le Dolci's Baking Summer Kid's Camp 2025: Where Sweet Memories & Essential Skills Rise Together
Discover a Summer Experience That Nourishes Mind, Body & Spirit 🌟
Join us for the sweetest summer adventure your child will ever experience!
At Le Dolci's Baking Summer Kid's Camp, we're not just teaching children how to bake—we're helping them develop confidence, creativity, and connections that will last a lifetime.
📍 The Essentials
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Location: 12 Sousa Mendes St
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Ages: 6-11 years
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Time: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Early drop-off/late pick-up: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (FREE OF CHARGE—because we're working moms too! 🎉)
- Meals: Parents to pack peanut-free lunches and snacks
Our BRAND NEW 2025 Curriculum: A Perfect Blend of Baking, Fun & Mindfulness 🍰
Each day brings exciting new adventures in our kitchen studio:
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Monday: Artisan Braided Breads Day 🥖 — Watch your child's pride as they bring home their first handcrafted bread for family dinner
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Tuesday: Cookie Magic Workshop 🍪 — Unleash creativity with flavours, textures, and decorating techniques
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Wednesday: Rainbow Cake Extravaganza 🌈 — Discover the science and artistry behind vibrant, multi-layered cakes
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Thursday: International Baking Day featuring Lamingtons 🇳🇿 — Explore global cuisine with these delicious Australian treats
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Friday: Surfer's Paradise Cake & Charity Bake Sale ⛱️☀️ — Culminate the week with an impressive showcase cake that your child has been planning and designing all week and entrepreneurial experience. Our Bake Sale is planned all week and on Fridays the students put on their sales and marketing caps to raise money for our local charity of choice.
This year it's Ubuntu Family who make meals for over 200 people in need each month in our community.
🌱 Beyond the Kitchen: Nurturing Whole-Child Development
Social & Emotional Growth
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Build Lasting Friendships — Our thoughtfully designed collaborative activities help children connect with like-minded peers in a supportive environment. The joy of seeing children exchange contact information for playdates is one of our favourite camp moments!
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Boost Confidence & Self-Esteem — There's nothing like the pride that comes from creating something delicious from scratch. Watch your child's self-assurance bloom as they master new skills
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Develop Emotional Intelligence — Through team projects and shared responsibilities, children learn patience, empathy, and how to navigate social dynamics in positive ways.
- Practice Mindfulness — Our peaceful morning routines with meditation and gentle stretching help children centre themselves and develop focus that benefits them in all areas of life.
Academic Enrichment Disguised as Baking Fun
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Math in Action — Fractions, measurements, ratios, and proportions come alive when they're part of creating delicious treats! Children naturally strengthen their math skills while having too much fun to notice they're learning.
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Science Exploration — Watch chemical reactions unfold as ingredients transform, learn about heat transfer, and discover the biology behind yeast and fermentation.
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Reading Comprehension — Following recipes strengthens sequential thinking and reading skills.
- Business & Entrepreneurship — Our unique charity bake sale project teaches children to plan menus, calculate costs, create marketing materials, and interact with customers—real-world skills rarely taught in traditional camps.
📝 A Week in the Life at Le Dolci Kids' Camp
Daily Schedule Highlights:
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Morning Mindfulness: Start each day with peaceful meditation and stretching to center minds and bodies
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Hands-on Baking Sessions: Expert-guided lessons in our safe, child-friendly kitchen
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Outdoor Adventures: Daily park time with organized games, water fights, and scavenger hunts. We go to the park after lunch for one hour -hooray!
- Reflection & Planning: Dedicated time for our weekly charity bake sale project to make signage, prepare menus and plan out what's for sale and decide on pricing.
The Charity Bake Sale Experience:
From Monday to Friday, children embark on a real entrepreneurial journey:
- Monday: Brainstorm menu ideas and begin planning
- Tuesday: Learn about costing ingredients and pricing products
- Wednesday: Design marketing materials and signage
- Thursday: Prepare displays and finalize products
- Friday: Host the bake sale for parents and neighbors!
Last year, our young entrepreneurs raised an impressive $1,500 for charity while gaining invaluable business experience.
💬 What Parents Are Saying
"My daughter came home every day buzzing with excitement about what she'd created. But what impressed me most was seeing her confidence grow as she mastered new skills." — Sarah B., mother of 8-year-old Emma
"The friendships my child made at Le Dolci's camp have lasted well beyond summer. The shared experience of creating something together formed really special bonds." — Jenny M., mother of 7-year-old Sophia
🌟 Give Your Child the Gift of Delicious Learning
At Le Dolci's Baking Summer Kid's Camp, we're serving up more than just tasty treats—we're helping children develop essential life skills in a joyful, supportive environment.
From the pride of creating their first braided bread to the accomplishment of running a successful bake sale, your child will experience growth in ways that traditional camps simply can't offer.
Spaces fill quickly! Reserve your child's spot today for a summer of sweet memories and meaningful growth.
👩🍳 We can't wait to welcome your child into our kitchen!
Warmly, Chef Vanessa
P.S. Remember, early drop-off (8:00 am) and late pick-up (4:00 pm) are available FREE OF CHARGE to accommodate busy family schedules!
