In Café Creators Camp, children work together to design and run their very own play restaurant, bringing creativity, collaboration, and dramatic play together in one deliciously fun week. Campers will imagine a restaurant concept, design menus, create play food, and build a welcoming café space for customers. Using art materials and recycled objects, students will craft realistic and imaginative play food while exploring how restaurants operate behind the scenes. Through role-play, children will take turns being chefs, servers, hosts, and customers–building social skills, communication, and confidence along the way.

Throughout the week, campers will: 🍰 Design and set up a play restaurant and dining space 🍰 Create play food using a variety of art and craft materials 🍰 Design menus, signs, and décor 🍰 Engage in dramatic play through rotating restaurant roles 🍰 Practice cooperation, problem-solving, and creative thinking 🍰 Explore basic concepts related to food, hospitality, and community activities are thoughtfully scaffolded so younger campers can enjoy open-ended pretend play, while older campers are encouraged to add detail, planning, and storytelling to their restaurant experience. The week culminates in a play café experience, where families are invited to visit the restaurant and enjoy the imaginative creations designed and served by their young chefs.