Camp is just Beginning...

As the children poured into Kennedy King College for the first day of camp, you could see the fear in their faces. Everyone was timid when meeting new adults and when being split into groups. About half of the kids have been to a Common Threads after-school cooking class before, the others were very unfamiliar with what exactly they would be doing. This shyness, discomfort and intimidation seemed to melt away in the heat of the kitchen. Everyone was eager to help, eager to learn knife techniques, and eager to try new food. These photos are from the first three days at camp - moments inside the kitchen and in the classroom.



In the classroom, the students learn how to make paper mache masks.



Champion cheese grater!



Listening for the recipes of the day.



Grilled summer veggies.





Sitting contest, ouch!



The children learn Muntu dance.