Artisan Bread Camp
A hands-on baking camp where young chefs learn to make various artisan breads from scratch.
▌ Editor's read The Artisan Bread Camp website loads successfully and details a specialized day camp for teens aged 13-17, focusing on artisan bread making. The camp is run by Chef Ciril Hitz, a certified master baker and author of 'Baking Artisan Bread' and 'Baking Artisan Pastries and Desserts.' The program runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a cost of $1550 per week. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks. The camp's Instagram handle is @artisanbreadclasses and their Facebook handle is artisanbreadclasses. Google reviews for 'Artisan Bread Classes' (the parent organization) show a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with many praising Chef Hitz's expertise and teaching style. The camp provides a unique opportunity for teens to learn professional baking skills.
Who thrives here Ages 10–16
Artisan Bread Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 10–16
- Hours: Mon-Wed 9am-4pm, Thu 8am-4pm, Fri 7am-11:30am
- Address: 12102 Lagrange Rd, Louisville, KY 40245
- Phone: (502) 244-2004
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Includes tuition, course recipes & notes, all ingredients, lunch Monday through Thursday, as well as breakfast on Friday.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Artisan Bread Camp
- What ages does Artisan Bread Camp accept?
- Artisan Bread Camp is open to children ages 10–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Artisan Bread Camp cost?
- Artisan Bread Camp publishes $450/week for the standard session. USD. Includes tuition, course recipes & notes, all ingredients, lunch Monday through Thursday, as well as breakfast on Friday. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Artisan Bread Camp's hours?
- Artisan Bread Camp runs Mon-Wed 9am-4pm, Thu 8am-4pm, Fri 7am-11:30am. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Artisan Bread Camp?
- Artisan Bread Camp is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Artisan Bread Camp provide lunch?
- Artisan Bread Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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