An immersive two-week pre-college program, "Cooking from Scratch" offers hands-on lessons in essential culinary techniques, from butchery and stock-making to crafting sauces and preparing international cuisines. Participants will visit a local farm to understand the farm-to-table process, work alongside experienced chefs to create dishes from scratch, and gain insight into a range of culinary traditions including Italian, Asian, Latin, and South Asian cuisines. By the end of the program, students will have developed a variety of kitchen skills, learned the importance of sourcing quality ingredients, and explored potential culinary careers. The experience culminates with a tour of a local restaurant and a graduation ceremony featuring a guest chef.