Welcome to Culinary Nutrition and Fitness Camp at Susie’s Kitchen! Our camps, designed for youths aged 8 to 17, offer an exciting blend of culinary skills and nutrition science. Join us at UT Austin for a unique and enriching experience.
Classes Include:
- Nutrition/Health Basics
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Safety
- Proper Cleaning Techniques
- Cooking Techniques
What is Included
- Lunch and snacks prepared by campers
- Indoor and outdoor physical activities
- Culinary experiences in our teaching kitchen
- Fitness sessions with trainers from the Fitness Institute of Texas
- Nutrition education and healthy snack preparation
Camps are limited to 14 participants each week. Contact the camp director to discuss options for siblings outside the specified age categories.
Camp Leadership
- Director: Dr. Ladia Hernandez, Registered Dietitian and Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Nutritional Sciences
- Camp Counselors: A team of pre-professional students from the Coordinated Program in Dietetics and senior-level nutrition students.
2025 Summer Camp Schedule
June: Serving up MyPlate!
- Session 1: June 16-20 (ages 8-12) (Sold Out)*
- Session 2: June 23-27 (ages 8-14) (Sold Out)*
July: International Cuisine
- Session 3: July 7-11 (ages 8-12) (Sold Out)*
- Session 4: July 14-18 (ages 8-14) (Sold Out)*
- Session 5: July 21-25 (ages 12-17) (Sold Out)*
*Interested campers can be placed on a waitlist for the sold-out sessions. Complete the registration and indicate that you want to be added to the waitlist.
Camp Hours: Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Weekly tuition: $650/session
Contact
Address: Gearing Hall, 200 W 24th Street, Austin, TX 78712
Drop-off/Pick-up: North side of Gearing Hall (accessible from Dean Keeton Street)
About Susie
Susan Thomas Jastrow, a distinguished alum of The University of Texas at Austin, dedicated her career to improving community health. As a Registered Dietitian and nutritional consultant, she played a pivotal role in establishing the Nutrition Services department in the People’s Community Clinic. In her honor, the Susan T. Jastrow Excellence Fund in Human Ecology and the Susie Jastrow Teaching Kitchen in Mary Gearing Hall were established. Join us in celebrating Susie’s legacy and nurturing the next generation of culinary and nutritional enthusiasts!