Weeklong Camps: A-E

Name: Weeklong Camps: A-E
Start: 2023-06-12
End: 2023-08-11
Location: McLean Community Center

CHESS

Chess Camp
In this camp, campers play and learn chess with Magnus Academy (formerly Silver Knights Enrichment)! We've taught 100,000 children, including national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn and have fun. Campers are divided in groups by skill levels. Activities include learning the rules, openings, tactics, endgames, studying master games and playing lots of games against other students. Campers will take breaks for snacks and fresh air and have lunch and recess from noon to 1 p.m. At the end of the week, campers receive a t-shirt and chess set. All equipment is provided.

Instructor: Magnus Academy.

6-13 years
5 lessons @ 7 hrs, $450/$370 MCC district residents
1951.123 M-F, 6/12-6/16 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

4 lessons @ 7 hrs, $360/$296 MCC district residents
1952.123 Tu-F, 6/20-6/23 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
No camp on 6/19.

5 lessons @ 7 hrs, $450/$370 MCC district residents
1953.123 M-F, 7/10-7/14 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

5 lessons @ 7 hrs, $450/$370 MCC district residents
1954.123 M-F, 7/17-7/21 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

5 lessons @ 7 hrs, $450/$370 MCC district residents
1955.123 M-F, 7/31-8/4 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

CULINARY ARTS

International Breads and Baking
Monday: Japanese Hokkaido Milk Loaf; Brazilian Cheese Bread; Venezuelan Arepa; Saboob (Egyptian Flatbread); New England Joe Froggers; Mac and Cheese.
Tuesday: Moroccan Khobz; Greek Pita; Irish Soda Bread; Naan; Berenji (Persian Rice Cookies); Cheese Pizzas.
Wednesday: Indian Parathas; Iranian Barbari Bread; Lemon Thyme Madeleines; Ramazan Pidesi (Turkish Flatbread with Sesame Seeds); Orange Biscotti; Baked Ziti.
Thursday: Italian Focaccia; English Mu¤ns; Southern Cheddar and Chive Cornmeal Mu¤ns; Flatbrød (Norwegian Flatbread); Jamaican Island-Spiced Sugar Cookies; Jamaican Baked Rice and Peas.
Friday: Swedish Rye Flatbread; Italian Gooey, Three-Cheese Loaf; Southern Caramel Rolls; Wisconsin Cheddar Crackers; Scandinavian Sugar Crisps; Baked Potato Bar.

Instructor: Chef Joel Olson, Hemmachef.

8-12 years
5 lessons @ 3 hrs, $430/$355 MCC district residents
1300.123 M-F, 7/10-7/14 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Techniques of French Cuisine
Monday: Le Tourin d'Ail Doux (Smooth Garlic Soup); Ficelles (Thin French Baguettes); Quenelles de Brochet with Sauce Nantua (Fish Quenelles with Crayfish Sauce); Pomme Puree (Decadently Buttery Riced Potatoes); Tomates à la Provençale (Braised Tomatoes with Herbs); and Gateau Basque (Traditional Shortbread Basque Cake with Cherry Filling).

Tuesday: Tarte Flambeau (Alsatian Bacon and Onion Tart made with Pate Brisée); Chicken Breast au Poivre with Lemon Beurre Blanc (Pepper-Crusted Sautéed Chicken Breast with Lemon Butter Sauce); Pommes de Terre Sarladaise (Sautéed Potatoes with Garlic); Courgette à la Boulangère (Zucchini Baked with Sliced Onions); and Floating Islands (Meringue Floating in Crème Anglaise).

Wednesday: Salmon Rillettes (Salmon Spread made with In-House Smoked Salmon, Fresh Salmon, Lemon, Mayonnaise and Herbs); Sea Salt and Thyme Crackers; Chicken, Goat Cheese and Chive Soufflés with French Lentil Salad; Crème Carottes (Butter-Braised Carrots with Cream); and Clafoutis (Baked Cherries in a Light Batter with Powdered Sugar).

Thursday: Vichyssoise (Cold Potato and Leek Soup); Fougasse (French Flatbread); Coquilles St-Jacques (Gratinéed Scallops); Croquettes de Maïs (Fried Corn Fritters); Tian Provençale (Baked Layered Zucchini and Tomato with Cheese and Herbs); and Gâteau Mille Crêpes (Layered Crepe and Pastry Cream Cake).

Friday: Flamiche aux Poireaux (Leek and Onion Pie); Pain de Campagne (French Country Loaf) with Simple Garlic Confit; Boulettes de Porc with Caramelized Onion Sauce; Riz au Fromage (Rice with Cheese); Sablée Breton (French Butter Cookies).

Instructor: Chef Joel Olson, Hemmachef.

8-12 years
5 lessons @ 3 hrs, $430/$355 MCC district residents
1301.123 M-F, 7/17-7/21 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

CULINARY ARTS MINI CAMPS

Summer Sweets and Treats
Monday: No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecakes with Graham Cracker Crust; Coconut Cream Tarts with Pretzel Crust; Homemade Tootsie Rolls; Summertime Pastel Cream Cheese Mints; Fresh Berry Fools.

Tuesday: Chocolate Shortbread; Chocolate Truffle Cakes with Salted Caramel Sauce; White Chocolate Orange Pudding with Dark Chocolate Chards; Chocolate Chip Mousse with Mint Crème Chantilly.

Instructor: Chef Joel Olson, Hemmachef.

11-15 years
2 lessons @ 3 hrs, $144/$100 MCC district residents
1304.123 M-Tu, 7/17-7/18 5:30-7:30 p.m.

CME (Cooking, Manners & Etiquette)
Sign up now for this highly popular and effective etiquette class. On day one, students prepare a variety of foods, then sit and enjoy the rewards of their labor while discussing the concepts and rules of manners and etiquette. On day two, students will dine and share a four-course meal served to them restaurant style, while their dining etiquette is critiqued by Chef Joel in a lively and productive manner.

Day One: Herbed Garlic Flatbread; Turkey Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Noodles; Scandinavian Sugar Cookies. Common Courtesy; Manners and Etiquette 101; Guest and Host.

Day Two: Bread and Butter Basket; Potato and Corn Chowder; Fresh Garden Salad with Homemade Dressing; Chicken Wellingtons with Classic Veloute Sauce; Rice Pilaf; Vegetable Side Dish; Fresh Fruit Napoleons. Manners and Etiquette 102; Recipes and handouts will be presented at the end of Day Two.

Instructor: Chef Joel Olson, Hemmachef.

8-13 years
2 lessons @ 2 hrs, $130/$110 MCC district residents
1305.123 W-Th, 7/19-7/20 5:30-7:30 p.m.

DANCE

Rapunzel’s Tangled Dance Adventure Camp
Join Rapunzel as she prepares to become the Princess of Corona in this dance adventure camp! The adventure continues along with Flynn, Maximus and Pascal! The camp is filled with magical songs, dancing from the hit movie and TV series, activities, crafts, costumes and props. We will discover the magic of Corona in this thrilling dance camp.