Accelerate U Summer Camps

Held at GTC’s Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center, these four-day programs take place in CHI’s beautiful training kitchen and focus on building your confidence and skills for a variety of culinary adventures. Join our chefs to have fun while learning the techniques you need to cook a variety of delicious recipes from different cultures. 

At the end of each class day, you’ll learn important culinary life skills to prepare you for cooking on your own, including how to create a food budget, how to repurpose leftovers into new dishes, and how to shop for the ingredients you need. This program also teaches essential skills like safe food handling and sanitation.

Parisian Pastries

Dates: June 9-12, 2025 – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center (CHI), 556 Perry Ave Ste B114, Greenville, SC 29611
Cost: $309

Step into a world of delicious elegance at Parisian Pastries, where bakers will indulge in the art of crafting exquisite French treats! Over the course of this enchanting camp, campers will learn the secrets behind iconic Parisian pastries, from flaky croissants and buttery éclairs to delicate macarons and rich tarts. They’ll get hands-on experience with traditional French techniques, like creating perfect pâte à choux and mastering the art of tempering chocolate. With fun, interactive lessons and plenty of tasting opportunities, this camp is a delightful way to explore the sweet side of French culture and bring a touch of Paris into your kitchen!

• Day 1: Pastry Basics
• Day 2: Advanced Pastries
• Day 3: French Cakes
• Day 4: Decorative Pastries

Regional Classics

Dates: June 9-12, 2025 – 1 to 5 p.m.
Location: Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center (CHI), 556 Perry Ave Ste B114, Greenville, SC 29611
Cost: $309

Join us for a culinary road trip across the United States! This camp offers hands-on experiences with regional dishes like Southern fried chicken, New England clam chowder, Midwest deep dish pizza, and West Coast fish tacos. Each day, you’ll explore the unique flavors and techniques that make American cuisine so diverse. It’s a delicious adventure celebrating the heart and soul of regional American cooking!

• Day 1: Southern Comfort
• Day 2: New England Favorites
• Day 3: Midwest Classics
• Day 4: West Coast Delights

CHI Mystery Basket

Dates: July 7-10, 2025 – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center (CHI), 556 Perry Ave Ste B114, Greenville, SC 29611
Cost: $309

Get ready for a culinary adventure like no other! CHI Mystery Basket is a high-energy summer camp where students will learn to plan and execute amazing culinary creations with exciting surprises around every corner. From mastering essential techniques to discovering innovative flavor combinations, you'll gain the skills needed to turn your culinary visions into reality.

But that’s not all—brace yourself for a thrilling competition at the end of the week! Unleash your creativity and test your skills as you tackle unexpected challenges and mysterious ingredients. Who knows what hidden talents you'll uncover and what delicious surprises await in your basket? Join us for a week of culinary exploration, intense competition, and unforgettable fun!

• Day 1: Something Sweet
• Day 2: Something from the Garden
• Day 3: Something Packed Up
• Day 4: Something Pasta

Confection Classics

Dates: July 7-10, 2025 – 1 to 5 p.m.
Location: Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center (CHI), 556 Perry Ave Ste B114, Greenville, SC 29611
Cost: $309

Come and explore the art of timeless pastries! Over four days, you’ll create a variety of exciting treats such as caramel apples, millionaire shortbread, gelato, and chocolate soufflés. Each session is packed with hands-on lessons and delicious creations, perfect for elevating your baking skills and delighting your taste buds. Embark on this sweet journey and bake your way to perfection!

• Day 1: Candies & Sugar
• Day 2: European Classics
• Day 3: Ice Cream & Gelato
• Day 4: Chocolate

Tacos, Tortillas, Tamales!

Dates: June 9-12, 2025 – 1 to 5 p.m.
Location: Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center (CHI), 556 Perry Ave Ste B114, Greenville, SC 29611
Cost: $309

Get ready to spice up your summer with a Tex-Mex Fiesta at CHI! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Mexican cuisine as you learn to make fresh, homemade tortillas from scratch—both corn and flour. You’ll pair these with a variety of tantalizing dishes, from sizzling meats to savory sides. In this dynamic class, you’ll also dive into crafting everything from zesty salsas and creamy dips to crispy taco shells and delightful wrapped treats. Join us for a fiesta of flavors and fun, where you’ll bring the essence of Tex-Mex cuisine right into your kitchen!

• Day 1: Tamale Time
• Day 2: Taco Tuesday
• Day 3: Mole Madness
• Day 4: Fiesta Feast

Asian Adventures

Dates: July 7-10, 2025 – 1 to 5 p.m.
Location: Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center (CHI), 556 Perry Ave Ste B114, Greenville, SC 29611
Cost: $309

Embark on a culinary journey across Asia! This vibrant camp invites young chefs to explore the diverse and delicious cuisines of Asia. Over several exciting days, you'll learn to craft a variety of dishes from different regions, including savory stir-fries, aromatic curries, fresh sushi rolls, and flavorful dumplings. <br> <br> Discover the secrets behind essential ingredients and cooking techniques that make Asian cuisine so unique and beloved. With hands-on cooking sessions and a taste-testing finale, this camp will ignite your passion for bold flavors and introduce you to the rich culinary traditions of Asia. Join us for a flavorful adventure that will elevate your cooking skills and broaden your taste horizons!

• Day 1: Japanese Cuisine
• Day 2: Chinese Cuisine
• Day 3: Thai Cuisine
• Day 4: Korean Cuisine

Please refer to the Camp Rules and Policies page for details.

Summer camps early registration will open on February 11, followed by open registration beginning February 25.

Don’t wait until the last minute to register. Make sure your child has a summer to remember!

How to Register

• ONLINE: Browse program information for each camp and click the link to the session’s registration page.
• BY PHONE: Call 864-250-8800
• IN PERSON: Visit the Greenville Tech Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center on the Barton Campus

Registration Notes

• Provide the camper’s information – name, date of birth, school attended.
• Payment must be made at the time of registration. Make sure the college has the correct email and telephone number on file when you register. If we need to contact you in event of an emergency or cancellation, this is the information we will use.
• Make sure the email that you register with is the parent or guardian's. Do not register with the student's email address. This is our primary method of contact and we need to be able to contact you directly.

Keep summer camp alive all year long with these four-hour culinary camp options for current 9^th through 12^th graders at the Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center.