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Junior Chef Cooking Camp
Spring 2026’s Junior Chef camp invites youth ages 12–17 who live in Pompano Beach District 5 neighborhoods (Collier City, Hunter’s Manors, Pompano Beach Highlands, and nearby) to cook, compete, and learn kitchen confidence. Proof of address is required. Three themed rounds are held on separate days; each participant competes in one challenge, first-come, first-served.
- Ages
- 12–17
- Season
- Spring 2026
- Where
- District 5, Pompano Beach
On the docket
On the docket
- Three themed Saturday rounds
- District 5 residents ages 12–17
- Certificate and Future Chef pin for every participant
- Prizes including gift cards and a cooking-class scholarship
In the kitchen
- Knife skills and food safety
- Flavor, plating, and timing
- Working a station under a clock
- Team communication
Challenge prizes
- 1st: $200 gift card and cooking-class scholarship
- 2nd: $100 grocery gift card
- 3rd: culinary toolkit (knives, apron)
- All: certificate and District 5 Future Chef pin