Art & Culinary Summer Camp, Creative Summer Camp

Art & Culinary Summer Camp

Art & Culinary Summer Camp combines visual arts and Italian culinary culture. An ideal experience for international students who want to take part in a Summer Program in Italy and discover the outstanding educational offering of RUFA and CAST.

First-Level Academic Diploma, equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.

DURATION > 2 WEEKS

LANGUAGE > ENGLISH

WHEN > 20 – 31 JULY 2026

CAMPUS > ROME – BRESCIA (MI)

First week in Rome

Photography, Painting, Design, Art History

The first week is dedicated to the visual arts, with a workshop-based, hands-on approach. Students taking part in this Art Summer Camp Italy work on photography, painting and design, experiment with techniques, develop individual projects and take part in visits around the city, including museums and iconic locations, to understand the dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary creativity.

Weekend. Travelling to grow The journey from Rome to Brescia is an integral part of the educational experience: a time for travel, connection and sharing, designed to strengthen the group and accompany participants towards the next stage of the programme.
The RUFA team will accompany participants to Rome Termini Station. Upon arrival at Brescia Station, the group will be welcomed by the CAST team.

Second week in Brescia

Cooking, Pastry, Hospitality and Food Design

The second week is dedicated to the world of Italian cuisine and hospitality: bread making, first courses, modern pastry, artisan gelato, traditional main courses, hospitality management and guided tastings. Participants will be guided by the chefs and pastry chefs of the CAST Campus in a true Culinary Summer Camp designed to explore techniques, creativity and the culture of hospitality.

Final destination: Milan
The Summer Camp concludes with a day in Milan, capital of design and taste. Participants will be accompanied on a short guided tour of the city centre, followed by free time to continue exploring independently. In the afternoon, each participant can continue their journey by independently arranging their return via airport or railway station.

At the end of the course, participants who have attended at least 80% of the lessons will receive a certificate of attendance, which may be used for the possible recognition of 1 CFA academic credit (for Italian students, also valid for the allocation of credits towards the final secondary school examination).

Course type: group – in person. Who it is for: Italian and international students interested in an immersive experience combining art and culinary arts in Italy, minimum age 15. Participants: Max 20 Attendance: Monday to Friday. The daily duration of activities varies according to the programme and averages 6 hours, for a minimum total of 60 hours over 10 days. Requirements/materials: for the photography module, students are invited to bring their own smartphone and to activate a Gmail account, even temporarily if necessary, which is required for sharing materials with the lecturer via Google Drive. For the drawing/painting module, all materials are provided by RUFA. Language: English. A B1 level of English is required to take part in the course. Campus: RUFA – Via Benaco 2 – Rome and Via Degli Ausoni 7/A – Rome | CAST – Via Serenissima 5 – Brescia.

First week Day 1 – Photography
Introduction to the Photography module and presentation of the Digital PhotoZine (test).
Outdoor activity (Campo de’ Fiori – Piazza Navona – Pantheon – Trevi Fountain).

Day 2 – Photography and painting
Morning: Creation of the Digital PhotoZine as an expressive and promotional tool. Individual or small-group activities aimed at developing photographic storytelling.
Afternoon: Introduction to drawing techniques, construction and structure of the human figure, study of chiaroscuro. Life drawing with a model, applying theory and exercises.

Day 3 – Painting
National Gallery of Modern Art (meeting at the Museum)
Life drawing and collection of visual/photographic references.
Theory of the Italian avant-gardes and development of a personal painting.

Day 4 – Design
“La Cupola” Workshop
Exploration of the dome as an architectural form and a symbol of “doing more with less” (Buckminster Fuller).
Construction and personalisation of self-supporting domes.
Reflection on food design as a creative medium (inspiration: Martí Guixé). Connections between design, architecture and the act of eating.

Day 5 – Art History
Guided tour of central Rome
Project: “Art as a tool for interpreting the world”
Day 6 – Free day
Day 7 – Train transfer from Rome to Brescia at a time TBD, welcome at CAST

Second week Day 1 – Bread Making, Pizza and Modern Savoury Pastry
Introduction to bread-making techniques and sourdough culture. Preparation of bread, focaccia and Italian pizzas using selected flours and artisan methods.
Modern savoury pastry workshop: mignons, tartlets and gourmet finger food.

Day 2 – Traditional Italian First Courses
From handmade fresh pasta to the great classics of regional tradition: tagliatelle, ravioli, risottos and gnocchi. In-depth study of sauces and cooking techniques.
Group activities and guided tasting.

Day 3 – Italian Pastry and Artisan Gelato
Discover the secrets of contemporary Italian pastry: creams, leavened products and plated desserts.
A session dedicated to artisan gelato, from the basics to churning, with a focus on balance, texture and creativity.

Day 4 – Traditional Italian Main Courses
Cooking techniques, marinades and pairings for preparing meat, fish and vegetable main courses. Sensory analysis and a sustainable approach to Italian cuisine.

Day 5 – Italian Hospitality and Premium Products
Focus on Hospitality Management and the promotion of typical Italian products.
Practical activities on welcoming guests, table service and the culture of “Made in Italy” hospitality.
Tasting and storytelling of PDO and PGI products.

Day 6 – Day in Milan – Arrival or Departure
Final trip to discover Milan, Italy’s capital of taste and design. Transfer and departures in the afternoon.

With the “Bring a Friend” offer, anyone who invites a friend, brother or sister to enrol can benefit from a 10% discount!

Termine di immatricolazione	Riduzione sulla retta annuale
Entro il 31 marzo	€ 1.800,00
Entro il 15 giugno	€ 1.200,00
Entro il 31 luglio	€ 600,00