Are you looking to reinvigorate your baking curriculum and bring new energy to your classroom? This summer, the Home Baking Association invites Family and Consumer Science educators to take part in a dynamic series of hands-on workshops designed specifically to support and elevate your work in baking education.

Each workshop offers an immersive experience where you’ll dive deep into the “why” behind the “how” of baking—through expert-led discussions, interactive labs, and collaborative learning with peers from across the country. These sessions go beyond recipes to equip you with a deeper understanding of baking ingredient science, preparation methods, and the exciting trends shaping the future of the industry. Whether you’re new to teaching baking or a seasoned educator looking for fresh inspiration, there’s something here for everyone.

Click on the state icons to discover workshop locations near you, or scroll down further to find the location and date that best suits your summer schedule! With topics like Farm-to-Oven connections, Baking STEAM integrations, and classroom-tested instructional strategies, you’ll leave ready to bake up learning all year long.

📍 Idaho
FCS Basecamp / June 23-27 / Moscow, ID / Find more info here

📍 Montana
Montana Build FCS Baking STEAM Workshop / June 19-20 / East Helena, MT / Find more info here

📍 Missouri
National AAFCS Conference / June 23-24 / Kansas City, MO / Find more info here

📍 North Dakota
North Dakota Build FCS Baking STEAM Workshop / July 15-16 / Bismark, ND / Find more info here

📍 Texas
FACS Texas Association of Teachers / July 14-18 / Addison, TX/ Find more info here

📍 Wisconsin
Build FCS Baking STEAM: Home to Careers / July 31 / Stevens Point, WI / Find more info here

Why Attend?
Each stop on the Summer Learning Tour is packed with practical and inspiring content that goes beyond the basics. You’ll:

✅ Explore the science behind baking to better explain the “why” behind classroom techniques

✅ Engage in hands-on learning through interactive labs and real-time demonstrations

✅ Collaborate with peers and share best practices for effective classroom instruction

✅ Gain classroom-ready resources you can use to teach baking with confidence and creativity

✅ Discover new trends in baking—from Farm-to-Oven connections to Baking and STEAM integrations

Whether you’re new to teaching baking or a seasoned pro looking for fresh ideas, these workshops are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow. With dates and locations across the country, it’s easy to find a Home Baking Association workshop that fits your summer schedule. Explore each workshop to find the one that’s right for you, and return to your classroom in the fall with new tools, fresh inspiration, and a renewed passion for baking education. Let’s make this summer the start of something delicious!

Bring Home Baking Association to Your State

If your educational institution or Family and Consumer Sciences organization is interested in hosting a baking education workshop or inviting the Home Baking Association to speak at an upcoming event, we’d love to connect! Please reach out to Christine Kirby, Executive Director of the Home Baking Association, to learn more about how we can support your professional development goals and inspire future bakers together.