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Antsy Nancy’s Summer Camp: Baking, Cake Decorating & More


April 10, 2025
By Matt Sterner

When you take a class at Antsy Nancy, all you need to do is register, show up, and have a great time learning something new.

The other day, Heidi Yribar, the creative mind behind the DIY workshops, announced this year’s Summer Camps — six weeks of fun and creativity. There’s going to be cake decorating, French baking, a spa week, breakfast baking, arts and crafts, and “baking around the world” classes.

a group of people sitting at a table
(Photo courtesy of Antsy Nancy)

“Get ready for hands-on learning, delicious treats, and unforgettable memories,” Yribar shared. “Spots are limited, so don’t wait — sign up today!”

Therefore, classes have limited spots available.

Keep scrolling to check out the full six-week schedule.

June 2 – 6

“Let them eat cake! But first, they must learn to bake, level, crumb coat, and decorate it. In this class, we will learn cake decorating basics and work with multiple cake tips to learn piping techniques. We will also work with buttercream frosting, chocolate ganache, candy melts, and fondant.”

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June 9 – 13

Bonjour mon petit chefs! This week we will focus on the top 5 French pastries: Palmiers, Madeleines, Croissants, Macarons, and Chocolate Eclairs.

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June 16 – 20

“If you love to pamper yourself with the best smelling and most luxurious products but hate waiting for your birthday or special occasions to ask for them, this camp is for you! You’ll learn how to make the most luxe spa products at home, at a fraction of the cost.”

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June 23 – 27

“What could be better than a dessert disguised as breakfast? Each day we’ll bake up delicious breakfast treats from scratch.”

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July 7 – 11

“Monday-Wednesday, the students will practice their skills. Then, on Thursday, they will design on paper what they want their cake to look like, bake their cake, and create candy melt designs. On Friday, students will complete their masterpieces with the skills they learned throughout the week.”

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July 14 – 18

“Bonjour mon petit chefs! This week we will focus on the top five French pastries: Palmiers, Madeleines, Croissants, Macarons, and Chocolate Eclairs.”

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July 21 – 25

“Are you ready for some Pin-worthy fun? We’re looking for the kiddos who love to craft. We’ll work with multiple mediums this week to create one-of-a-kind treasures.”

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July 28 – August 1

“Campers will enjoy making desserts from around the globe. Our ‘Baking Around the World Camp’ is designed to compliment our afternoon ‘Cooking Around the World’ session.”

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“My slogan is ‘Antsy Nancy does it all … and so can you!’”, said Yribar, who named her business after Nancy Rutherford, AKA her Aunt Nancy. “That’s how Aunt Nancy always made me feel and what I hope to replicate for our students in every Antsy Nancy class.”

Antsy Nancy is located at 5655 E. River Rd., #101. To learn more about classes at Antsy Nancy and to register, visit antsynancy.com.

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