Teens gain skills and confidence in the kitchen

CAMP DELICIOUS!

A mouth-watering camp to inspire budding culinary artists

Experience the ultimate culinary adventure at Camp Delicious! This popular summer camp for teens is all about food—preparing, serving, learning, and, of course, enjoying delicious meals.

Over five immersive days, teens will join Pittsburgh’s renowned chefs to build confidence in the kitchen, master essential cooking techniques like knife skills, and explore global cuisines. Campers will create meals from around the world, discover bold new flavors, and gain independence through hands-on culinary experiences.

Participants will practice working with diverse ingredients such as meat, poultry, dough, and herbs, while learning the art of food vocabulary and methods. Throughout the week, they'll engage in tastings, learn about food origins and growth, and develop a healthy relationship with cooking.

By the end of the camp, teens will return home equipped with the skills to prepare exceptional meals and impress their families. Camp Delicious! offers a transformative experience for young food enthusiasts looking to explore their passion for cooking.

Please note: Camp Delicious! is not suitable for individuals with significant dietary restrictions.

About the Director
Chef Derek Fritzel has been on the food scene for more than 24 years professionally from Michelin-starred resorts, hotels, private country clubs, hospitals, restaurants, to acting as private chef, road chef, and chef instructor, to directing food, beverage and accommodations for off-shore drilling ships in the Gulf of Mexico. Well-versed in the hospitality industry, Chef Fritzel began his culinary studies at the age of 13; at 18 he attended Edinboro university to study child psychology. He earned two recommendations to the top schools in the nation before deciding to resign from college and attend the Culinary Institute of New Orleans. Upon graduation his thirst for travel took him home to Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, to Orlando, and back to New Orleans where he gathered accolades for his tv appearances and nationally syndicated radio shows, along with earning notable awards. He is proud to be back home and resides in Ligonier with his son teaching the next generation of young culinarians and giving back to his community as a board member of the ACF Laurel Highlands.