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Food Summer Program

Food Summer Program

April 2, 2026

Milan1 or 2 weeks15-18

About the School

Sportech Academy is one of the best international educational centers in Italy, which offers professional and sports summer programs to teenagers. Specialized programs allow teenagers to work with professionals, gain practical and real project-based knowledge.

The Academy cooperates with more than 10 leading institutions and organizations in the fields of business, sports, art, culture, and medicine, including: Congusto Institute, UNISR (Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele),Teatro alla Scala, Raffles Milano, AC Milan, Moncler, Dallara Academy, Armani Silos, Technogym, Fondazione Prada and Eataly.

Educational programs include the most in-demand and competitive fields:

Culinary
Performing Arts and Opera
Design and Fashion
Business and Entrepreneurship
Engineering
Medicine
Technologies
Sports (Football or Tennis)

The Culinary Arts Summer School will be held at one of Italy's best schools, Congusto Institute. During the program, participants will have practical experience in Italian culinary, baking, and pastry arts, work with Italy's leading chefs and pastry art experts, and improve their creative and technical skills.

The learning process combines academic and practical learning, seminars, workshops, visits to leading companies in the field and innovative hubs which offers students a unique combination — academic knowledge, practical experience, and readiness for success in the modern professional world.

In the sports direction, teenagers will have training with professional coaches, and will develop sports skills, strategic thinking, and teamwork.

Accommodation

Aparto Student Residence 

In Milan, one-of the best student residences in the city center. On the campus territory there are: cinema room, fitness gym, yoga room, terraces, entertainment, relaxation andstudy spaces.

  • Single studio-type room with private bathroom, shower and a small kitchen
  • Sharedusespacefor relaxationand socialization
  • Cinema room
  • Fitness gym
  • Laundry is available  and  weekly  cleaning service
  • 24/7 supervision (House parents)
  • Wi-Fi

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Curriculum

The Culinary Arts Summer School will be held on the basis of one of Italy's best schools, Congusto Institute.

The study program includes 40 -hour theoretical and practical training.

During the program, participants will have practical experience in the direction of Italian culinary, baking, and pastry arts.

Children will work with Italy's leading chefs and pastry art experts, improve their creative and technical skills, work on various textures and ingredients, attend the detailed product processing, and get acquainted with modern culinary and hospitality concepts. 

Classrooms are equipped in accordance with the standards of a professional kitchen and pastry laboratory.

The program has two academic directions:

  1. Italian Cuisine and Culinary Innovations
    Introduction to the basic principles of Italian culinary
    Cooking procedures and presentation techniques 
    Pasta preparation technology
    Visit to the local market and ingredient selection workshop
    Overview of restaurant business models and modern culinary concepts
    Basics of cheese culture and pastry art: making Tiramisu
    Pizza and Focaccia masterclass
    Vegetable cutting and thermal processing techniques
    Learning traditional appetizer recipes
    Educational tasting buffet
    Culinary competition among students
  2. Italian Gastronomy and Food Business
    Tasting: spectrum of flavors — from sweet to sour
    Modern techniques in preparing complex desserts
    Creation of soups and stuffed pastas (Agnolotti, Tortelli, Neapolitan ragu)
    Visit to an artisanal gelateria and introduction to restaurant business models
    Focaccia and pizza masterclass
    Preparation of Italian regional cuisine specialties (e.g., Arancini)
    Practical skills of working with vegetables
    Practical training -  gastronomic photography
    Culinary competition among students

Cultural Program

In addition to the academic part, the program includes:

Educational tours and specially organized excursions
Culinary masterclasses and workshops
Milan sightseeing
Visit to a cheese factory
Visit to the world's largest Italian market - Eataly
Visit to an artisanal ice cream parlor - Gelateria Artigianale

Benefits

Introduction to the Future Profession
Practical experience

Requirements

  • During the program, participants will be under the supervision of local curators.
  • All safety standards are adhered to to the maximum extent possible in housing, school, and on excursions
  • First Aiders – a trained team providing initial medical assistance, available on campus 24 hours a day.
  • First Aid Equipment Available on the Residence Premises
  • The use of cigarettes, alcohol, and all other prohibited substances is strictly controlled
  • Security – 24-hour protection with CCTV coverage across the campus.

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Quick Info

PartnerSportech Academy
CountryItaly
CityMilan
Duration1 or 2 weeks
Age15-18
Dates
July

Prices

1-week program fee
2750EUR
Fee for the 2-week program
5050EUR

Prices are shown in GEL equivalent

Program Includes

  • Full Board accomodation
  • curriculum
  • workshops and seminars
  • Study Materials
  • Certificate
  • excursions
  • Return airport transfer
  • 24/7 Supervision
  • travel insurance
  • The cost does not include the flight ticket cost

How does it work?

5 simple steps to your goal

1

REGISTRATION

2

DEPOSIT

Payment of 50% of the program fees

3

FLIGHT TICKET

Payment of flight ticket fees

4

SECOND PAYMENT

Payment of the remaining amount 6 weeks before departure

5

DOCUMENTS

Preparation of birth certificate and consent letters