The Schoolhouse - Cook + Create Camp (Wicker Park, Chicago) camp guide

The Schoolhouse - Cook + Create Camp (Wicker Park, Chicago)

Cooking, baking and crafts with neighborhood park outings; campers prepare lunch and dessert.

Ages 5–11

Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.

Price

$600 per child for a weekly session; early care 8–9am adds $50/week, aftercare 3–5pm adds $150/week.

2026 information

More practical details

2026

Weekly sessions June 8–August 21, Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm.

Food & allergies

Recipes are vegetarian with optional meat additions; no peanuts/tree nuts served. Discuss allergies and dietary needs when registering; extra food must be nut-free.

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Themes

World cuisines, Chicago neighborhoods, familiar favorites and restaurant preparation; restaurant week ends with a family tasting.

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Cancellation caveat

At least two weeks: refund less $25; one to two weeks: credit less $25. Under one week: no credit. The page contradicts itself about last-week transfers; confirm directly.

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Practical details

Bring labeled water and closed-toe shoes; tie back long hair. Waitlist openings are emailed to everyone, rather than offered in queue order.

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Sources and last checked

Last checked 2026-09-23.

2026 Cook + Create schedule, meals, tuition and policies

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified · Published program requirements; see source years

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Price2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 Cook + Create schedule, meals, tuition and policies
Food & allergies2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 Cook + Create schedule, meals, tuition and policies
Themes2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 Cook + Create schedule, meals, tuition and policies
Cancellation caveat2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 Cook + Create schedule, meals, tuition and policies
Practical details2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 Cook + Create schedule, meals, tuition and policies

Questions to ask the camp

  • 2027 dates/prices, exact arrival address, individual accommodations and applicable transfer policy.
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