kids cooking camps. kick it up a notch!

Sessions focus on a theme, kids will have hands on instruction focused around several dishes and skills. Let’s trust kids with more exciting things than cupcake decorating and pizza…this is the cooking camp you always wanted.

Winter Sessions:

Dec 22+23 (Mon and Tues) 9am-12pm Learn to make your own Buche de Noel (Yule Log) cake $170/2 day camp

Dec 26th (Friday) 9am-12pm Tamales Class $85/1 day camp

Dec 29, 30,31 and Jan 2 (Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri- no camp Jan 1- Thurs) 9am-12pm, US Roadtrip Camp $340/4 day camp

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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Dec 26th (Fri) Tamales Class 9:30am-12:30pm

Dec 26th (Fri) Tamales Class 9:30am-12:30pm

$85.00

Celebrate the season with a hands-on Tamale Making Class — the perfect way to kick off the holiday break! Learn the art of preparing fresh masa, assembling, and steaming authentic tamales from scratch.

We’ll make two delicious varieties:

Roasted Chicken Tamales
Roasted Chile & Cheese Tamales (mild)

You’ll enjoy the process of spreading, filling, wrapping, and steaming, and then take home a few tamales to share with family and friends.

Class is from 9:30am-12:30pm on Friday Dec 26.

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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

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? 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. 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.

Do we need to take the camps in a certain week? No, camp sessions are meant to be mixed and matched. Take one session or all three in a different order, it’s whatever works for you!

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, an apron and more!