Culinary Summer Camp

Humanity’s Kitchen offers In Person classes in New Castle County and Virtual classes in Kent/Sussex County.

The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for students with disabilities, finishing 8^th grade and in grades 9-11, ages 14 to 22 or those that are in the 18-22 Educational Program, to engage in career exploration in the culinary arts field during summer vacation from school.

The program is offered at no cost to students in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.

Students who have previously attended any of our culinary classes whether in person or online cannot apply. This class is open to new students who have never attended.

The goal of the program is to provide students living in the state of Delaware career exploration in the field of Culinary Arts. The objective of the program is to increase the students’ knowledge about culinary arts and career opportunities in this field.

Humanity’s Kitchen is an approved Trade School through the Delaware Department of Education.

Funding for this program is provided by the U.S. Department of Education Federal Rehabilitation Services Administration grant, #H126A240009, through the Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Topics of Study

Introduction to Culinary Arts

Baking
Meat & Poultry Cooking
Vegetable & Starch Cooking
Breakfast Cookery
Soups & Sauces
Knife Skills
Home Meal Preparation & Nutrition

Certifications

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate

Workplace Readiness Skills

Life Skills & Resume Building
Basic Financial Literacy
The dangers of social media

Culinary Arts Program

Three weeks Culinary Training
Food card will be mailed each week for Virtual Students to purchase food items.

Each student receives a $100 stipend for successful completion
Each student receives a culinary knife & cutting board for successful completion.
Chef Coat, Hat, & Aprons

Culinary Classes

New Castle County — IN PERSON
Monday-Friday 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Kent & Sussex County — VIRTUAL ONLY
Monday-Friday 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Middletown/Odessa/Townsend Can Do Virtual if Needed

We Do Not Provide Transportation

2026 Class Schedule

Monday—Thursday

Class 1 6/15/26-7/3/26
Class 2 7/6/26-7/24/26
Class 3 7/27/26-8/14/26

Spaces are very limited and on a first come first served basis as long as you qualify for the program.