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The Art of Fun will pique aspiring artists' curiosity and creativity as they learn new and exciting crafting techniques.

Dates and Times

• Feburary 17-19, 2026
• 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 

Curriculum 

Location

• Educational Options: 1840 Benton Street, Santa Clara CA 95050

Cost

• $414/week

Chefs will learn and explore new cooking techniques, kitchen terms, and safe food handling, as well as prepare a full menu of recipes from scratch. These engaging & intensive, week-long courses will have our young chefs ready to wow family and friends with their new culinary skills.

Parents are invited to join us on Friday afternoons for “Family Friday” to enjoy a sampling of these delicious menus!

Dates and Cost

• February 17-February 19, 2026

  • $517/week

 

• April 13-April 16, 2026

  • $567/week

Hours

• 8:30AM-3:30PM

Curriculum and Menu

• February Break: Brand Names on a Budget
  • During this course, young chefs will have fun recreating restaurant favorites and grocery store staples right in our own kitchen, for a fraction of the cost! Here are a few recipes our young chefs will be making:
    • Denny’s Moons Over my Hammy, IHOP Buttermilk Pancakes, Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
    • Applebee's Ultimate Trio Appetizer Platter, Carl's Jr. Chicken Club, The Old Spaghetti Factory Italian Cream Soda
    • Panda Express Beef Broccoli, King Eggroll's Pork Eggrolls, Hostess Cupcakes
• April Break: Comfort Classics Week
  • During this course, young chefs will whip up some delicious and nostalgic comfort foods. Here are a few recipes our young chefs will be making:
    • Chicken Parmesan, Caesar Salad, Vanilla Pound Cake
    • Cottage Pie, Yorkshire Pudding, Butter Whirl Cookies
    • Mushrooms & Meatball Stroganoff, Chili, Cornbread
    • Chicken and Dumplings, House Salad, Apple Crisp

Location

• Educational Options: 1840 Benton Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050

 

At the Santa Clara USD Farm, young farmers will have the opportunity to learn where their food comes from and enjoy farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs! Farm to Table Camp will teach farmers the science of farming as well as hands-on experience with food and cooking. FCE-SCUSD is proud to provide the 14th Annual Farm to Table Camp in collaboration with Stanford University.

Dates and Times

• April 13-16, 2026
• 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Location

• SCUSD Farm: 1055 Dunford Road, Sunnyvale CA 94087

Cost

• $464/week

Chefs will learn and explore new cooking techniques, kitchen terms, and safe food handling, as well as prepare a full menu of recipes from scratch. These engaging & intensive, week-long courses will have our young chefs ready to wow family and friends with their new culinary skills.

Parents are invited to join us on Friday afternoons for “Family Friday” to enjoy a sampling of these delicious menus!

Date and Times

• 8:30AM-3:30PM
• Dates Coming Soon

Curriculum 

• Seasonal Favorites Week: During this course, young chefs will explore recipes that will be sure to be a hit at all their seasonal get-togethers. Here are a few recipes our young chefs will be making: 
  • Winter Feast: Pork Tenderloin, Au Gratin Potatoes, Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
  • Spring Brunch: Honey Glazed Ham, Quiche, Mini Hasselback Potatoes
  • Fall Harvest: Cornish Game Hens, Roasted Vegetables, Stuffing
• SSBT Goes Green: During this course, young chefs will be going meatless. Learning to make these delicious vegetarian recipes might just make your family want to have Meatless Monday every week! Here are a few of the recipes our young chefs will be making:
  • Mini Pita and Falafel Bites with Hummus
  • Peanut Butter Bars and Peach Galette
  • Caprese Salad Skewers and Zucchini Fritters
• American Road Trip: During this course, young chefs will take a food tour of the USA. They will be making regional foods from the South, East, Midwest, & West! Here are a few of the recipes our young chefs will be making:
  • Nashville Hot Chicken Tender Bites, Southern Style Green Beans, Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  • Italian Meatball Sub Sliders, Slider Rolls, Coleslaw
  • Pasties, Tator Tot Hotdish, Michigan Bumpy Cake
  • California Chicken Pizza, Cobb Salad, Lemon Pound Cake
• Baking Basics: During this course, young bakers will go back to the basics and learn how to prepare a variety of simple yet delicious baked goods. Here are a few of the recipes our young chefs will be making:
  • Cookies, Bars, & Other Treats: Sugar Cookies, 7-Layer Bars, Dipped Pretzels
  • Pies: Apple Pie, Chocolate Mousse Pie, Cherry Handpie
  • Cakes & Cupcakes: Mini Cinnamon Bundt Cakes, Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, Chocolate Cupcakes
  • Bread, Crackers, & Savory Snacks: Roaster Garlic Focaccia, Ham and Cheese Pinwheels, Cheese Crackers

Location

• Educational Options: 1840 Benton Street, Santa Clara CA 95050

Cost

• Tuition Coming Soon

The Art of Fun will pique aspiring artists' curiosity and creativity as they learn new and exciting crafting techniques.

Dates and Times

• 8:30a.m.-3:00p.m. 
• New information will be available in Spring 2026

Curriculum 

• A Swipe, A Stitch, A Stamp: Specialized crafts include screen-printed tote bags, metal stamping, embroidered canvas names, tattooed candles, and punch needle coasters!
• Print, Stain, and Bind: Specialized crafts include screen-printed tote bags, whipped soap, stained glass vinyl, textured canvas art, and bookbinding!
• A Mishmash: Specialized crafts include screen-printed tote bags, air dry clay mirrors, plaster flowers on cake, color changing cups, and oven clay magnets.

Location

• Educational Options: 1840 Benton Street, Santa Clara CA 95050

Cost

• $478 per child/week

At the Santa Clara USD Farm, young farmers will have the opportunity to learn where their food comes from and enjoy farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs! Farm to Table Camp will teach farmers the science of farming as well as hands-on experience with food and cooking. FCE-SCUSD is proud to provide the 14th Annual Farm to Table Camp in collaboration with Stanford University.

Dates and Times

• Kinders-3rd Grade
  • 9:00a.m.-1:30p.m.
  • July 7, 2025-July 11, 2025
  • July 21, 2025-July 25, 2025
• 4th-8th Grade
  • 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
  • July 14, 2025-July 18, 2025
  • July 28, 2025-August 1, 2025

Location

• SCUSD Farm: 1055 Dunford Road, Sunnyvale CA 94087

Cost

• Kinders-3rd Grade: $382 per child/week
• 4th-8th Grade: $478 per child/week