kids cooking camps. kick it up a notch!

Summer Sessions:

June 8-12th American Road Trip (ages 8-14)

June 15-19 European FEAST (ages 8-14)

June 22-26 Global Street Foods (ages 8-14) (veg friendly)

June 29-July 3 Dough School (ages 8-14) (veg friendly)

July 6-10 Bake Shop Camp (ages 6-10) (veg friendly)

July 13-17 Kitchen Science Camp (ages 10+ only) (veg friendly)

July 20-24 Trip Around Asia (ages 8-14)

July 27-31 Mediterranean Adventure (ages 8-14)

Not sure which week to choose?

For creative bakers: Dough School or Bake Shop Camp
For adventurous eaters: Global Street Foods or Trip Around Asia
For future chefs: Mediterranean Adventure or European Feast
For STEM lovers: Kitchen Science
For big personalities and bold flavors: American Road Trip

Why Choose Our Summer Cooking Camps?

Our summer camps are more than just fun recipes — they are skill-building, confidence-building culinary experiences designed to help kids grow in the kitchen and beyond.

Each week, campers:

Build real knife skills and kitchen safety habits
Learn foundational cooking and baking techniques
Practice independence and teamwork
Develop confidence through hands-on success
Expand their palate with global flavors
Create dishes completely from scratch

We keep our camps small and hands-on so every camper gets individual attention, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to truly master what they’re making.

By the end of the week, campers leave not just with full bellies — but with new skills, greater independence, and recipes they’re proud to recreate at home.

Spots are intentionally limited to maintain quality instruction.

Our camps are designed for kids who are excited to cook, ready to focus, and eager to grow. If your child loves being hands-on in the kitchen and is ready to build real skills in a supportive, structured environment, they’ll thrive here.

if your child is 7 (almost 8) but very mature please reach out before signing them up. This is a more advanced class than many others for kids. We want to make sure they have the attention and focus to stay with the class.

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Island Eats Camp Monday April 6th and Tuesday April 7th. 9:30am-12:30pm

Island Eats Camp Monday April 6th and Tuesday April 7th. 9:30am-12:30pm

$170.00

Spring Break Camp: Island Eats

April 6–7 (Mon + Tues) | 9:30am–12:30pm
Ages 7–14

Travel through the flavors of the islands in this two-day global cooking adventure! Young chefs will explore bold, tropical dishes while building kitchen skills and confidence.

Monday – Hawaii

Butter Shoyu Chicken, Mac Salad, Shrimp Poke & Butter Mochi

Tuesday – Thailand

Chicken Satay, Tom Kha Gai, Pad Thai & Mango Sticky Rice

This hands-on camp introduces global flavors, new techniques, and exciting ingredients — and kids get to enjoy everything they make!

It’s a fun and tasty day of cooking, where kids will master tropical flavors and skills and enjoy their creations in a hands-on kitchen experience!

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Parent and Kid Testimonials:

"My daughters attended a cooking camp at Cultivate Kitchen and had the best experience. The instructors were wonderful with the kids and taught them new hands-on cooking skills while making delicious recipes. Highly recommend the kids camps & classes at Cultivate Kitchen!" - Kristina B.

"My favorite part of cooking camp was actually getting to chop ingredients and cook and then bring home what I made for my family to try." - Jessica, age 8

Frequently Asked Questions:

What ages are best for camp? We recommend ages 8+. If you have a super mature 7 year old, reach out and we’ll talk. We typically have kids up to age 14 in each session.

How long is camp? Camp will run from 9-12am M-F , some camps begin at 9:30 and go until 12:30, please check each week clearly.

Will my camper be eating there? Campers will have the opportunity to taste the foods they are making, we recommend a hearty breakfast before camp each day.

What if my child has an allergy? Please ask before registering to make sure this is a session we can keep your camper safe in. If the allergy is mild we have a spot during signup to note campers allergies or dietary restrictions, we will do our best to modify most dishes to work for your camper.

My child is a vegetarian can they still participate? We can accommodate vegetarians in any of the weeks where it’s noted veg friendly. If your child is vegan or gluten free please reach out before signing up to make sure we can safely accommodate their dietary needs.

What should they bring and/or wear to camp? Campers need to have close-toed shoes (no sandals) and hair tied up if it can be. Campers should bring a waterbottle each day. We will provide everything else they need for a successful day in the kitchen!

What time can we dropoff? Camp begins at 9am each morning, we will open our doors at 8:45am, campers cannot arrive before 8:45am.

What if we signed up but plans change? We will offer refunds or schedule changes 60 days or more before the start of your camp session. No refunds or changes can be made less than 60 days before.

How much does camp cost? Each session is $425 per camper for a 5 day session, shorter sessions are priced differently. This includes materials, ingredients and more!