2026 Teen Summer Baking Experience at The Baker's Lab at 5-12 Dessert

Give your teen the opportunity to build real baking skills this summer in a professional studio environment.

Led by Chef Tai Heath — professional pastry chef, entrepreneur, former high school educator, and co-owner of 5-12 Dessert and The Baker’s Lab — this Teen Summer Baking Experience is designed for teens who are ready to explore, develop, or strengthen their baking and decorating skills.

Open to both boys and girls. No prior baking experience required.

Whether your teen is just getting started or already has a growing interest in baking, this experience is designed to meet students at their level while encouraging creativity, confidence, and skill progression.

WHAT ATTENDEES WILL LEARN AT OUR TEEN SUMMER BAKING EXPERIENCE?

Attendees will...

• Learn foundational to intermediate baking and decorating techniques
• Practice piping, finishing, and presentation skills
• Work both independently and with guided instruction
• Gain insight into professional kitchen workflows
• Explore creativity through hands-on projects
• Be introduced to real-world perspectives within the baking industry
• Students will complete daily baking activities, with select items taken home.

Full Day: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Half Day: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Full-day attendees must bring a packed lunch and water bottle.

Our half-day option focuses on core baking instruction.

Full-day attendees benefit from additional time to apply what they learn through decorating, creative projects, and collaborative activities — making it a more rewarding overall experience.

May be available on a limited, request-only basis for families who need a slightly later pickup window.

This time allows attendees to continue practicing techniques, refining their work, and building skills in a relaxed, supervised studio environment.

📌 Extended studio time is not guaranteed and must be arranged in advance based on availability.

Half-Day Camp: $350/week
Full-Day Camp: $525/week

Families may:

✔ Pay in full at registration
OR
✔ Secure a spot with a deposit then scheduled/monthly payments must be made via our HoneyBook portal

Flexible Payment Option Available

We understand that summer camps can be a significant investment for families. If you prefer our deposit + payment plan option, select the payment plan ticket option. If selecting the payment plan option, additional registration questions about extended studio time, multiple children, etc. will appear after checkout.

Within 48 business hours after Eventbrite checkout, you’ll receive an invoice from our HoneyBook Portal to secure your camper’s spot.

Deposit Amounts

• Half Day: $100 (non-refundable)
• Full Day: $150 (non-refundable)

Payment plans must be paid in full at least 14 days before camp begins.

📌 Spots are not secured until the deposit is paid.

Sibling Discount Available

We’re happy to offer a sibling discount for families registering multiple children. Please select the Payment Plan/Deposit option and we’ll send a customized invoice through our HoneyBook portal to complete registration. Spots are secured once the HoneyBook deposit invoice is paid.

💬 Final Notes for Families

• Designed for ages 13-17
• No former baking experience required
• Small-group environment for quality instruction
• Licensed kitchen with safety-focused instruction
• Limited enrollment

Attendees are expected to...

• Follow kitchen safety rules
• Treat instructors and peers with respect
• Participate cooperatively

Unsafe or disruptive behavior may result in dismissal without refund!

Because camp planning involves staffing, ingredient purchasing, and limited enrollment:

• Deposits are non-refundable ($100 Half Day / $150 Full Day).
• For attendees paid in full, cancellations made 14 or more days before camp start may receive a refund minus the non-refundable deposit equivalent and any Eventbrite processing fees (which are non-refundable).
• Cancellations within 14 days of camp start are non-refundable.
• No refunds are issued for missed days, late arrivals, or early departures.
• Payment plans must be paid in full prior to camp start to maintain enrollment.

Co-Owner & Pastry Chef of 5-12 Dessert and The Baker’s Lab at 5-12 Dessert

• Bachelor’s degree in Baking & Pastry Arts + MBA in Business Administration from Johnson & Wales University
• Studied abroad at Florence University of the Arts, Italy
• 15+ years in the baking industry
• Former high school Baking & Pastry Arts teacher

We’re excited to bake, learn, and grow together this summer!

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