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Rao's Bakery Summer Bake Camp offers summer bakery camps where children come into the kitchen and learn the basics of baking and decorating. For over 30 years, the camp has focused on teaching these baking and decorating basics as a hands-on activity in the bakery kitchen.
Rao’s Bakery Summer Bake Camp is part of Rao’s Bakery, which was founded in 1941 by Johnny Rao. The bakery was known for its Italian cream cakes, cookies, and cream puffs, and it was one of the first bakeries in Texas to produce and sell gelato. Gelato is Italian ice cream that is made differently than American ice cream, with a creamier taste, softer texture, and substantially less fat content than American ice cream. Rao’s Bakery has been delivering smiles to Southeast Texas for over 70 years, and leadership has included Johnny Rao, Jake Tortorice, and Jake’s sons.
Last updated July 22, 2026.
Rao’s Bakery Summer Bake Camp is part of Rao’s Bakery, which was founded in 1941 by Johnny Rao. The bakery was known for its Italian cream cakes, cookies, and cream puffs, and it was one of the first bakeries in Texas to produce and sell gelato. Gelato is Italian ice cream that is made differently than American ice cream, with a creamier taste, softer texture, and substantially less fat content than American ice cream. Rao’s Bakery has been delivering smiles to Southeast Texas for over 70 years, and leadership has included Johnny Rao, Jake Tortorice, and Jake’s sons.
Last updated July 22, 2026.
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