Cooking Camps

Dietitian-led cooking classes for children ages 8-12

Nurturing your child's passion for cooking

Does your child love to cook or wants to learn? Our cooking camps and classes offers an exciting hands-on experience where kids build culinary skills, gain confidence in the kitchen, and have fun creating delicious dishes. 

Led by our expert Culinary Dietitian, kids will learn kitchen skills, food safety and, cooking and baking techniques, all while having a blast. 

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PD Day Cooking Camps

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Turn your child’s day off into an unforgettable kitchen experience! Our PD Day Cooking Camps are designed to kids excited and engaged from start to finish. Kids will work side by side with their peers, create delicious dishes, and get to share some of their creations at home.

Register for our 2025 -2026 PD Day and Out of School Camp Dates:

  • November 14, 2025 (full day)

  • January 28, 2026 (half day)

  • February 17, 2026 (full day)

  • March 20, 2026 (half day)
  • May 27-29, 2026  (full day)

Cost Per Camp: $65 per child for half-day, $125 per child for full-day.

Time: Full Day Camps: 9AM-4PM; Half Day Camps: 9AM-12PM or 1PM-4PM.

Location: Riverbend United Church (14907 45 Avenue NW)

Holiday Baking

Introduce your child to the art of preparing classic holiday recipes and, some with healthy twists. 

 Our holiday baking camps are designed to inspire creativity, ingnite the holiday spirit and build on culinary and baking skills. 

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Halloween Baking Camps
Saturday, October 25, 2025

Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Pumpkin Spiced Muffins

Ghost Mini Pizzas

Christmas Baking Camps
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Apple Crisp

Holiday Shortbread 

Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Gingerbread Muffins

Stained Glass Cookies

Valentine Baking Camp
Saturday, February 7, 2026

Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Strawberry Cupcakes

Chocolate Avocado Truffles

**Please note: this is virtual session. 

March Break 2026
Cooking Camp

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Warm, familiar, and full of flavour! Our March Break Comforting Classics camp gives kids the chance to explore their favourite dishes in a fresh new way. Each day, campers roll up their sleeves to prepare beloved comfort foods while discovering how to make them more nutritious. Kids will learn simple ingredient swaps that increase fibre, protein, and other key nutrients, all while keeping the same great taste they love.

 

Date & Time: March 30 – April 2, 2026  (4 days); 9AM – 4PM

Cost: $500 per child.

What’s included: lunch and 2 snacks daily, apron, cut-resistant gloves, and all camp and activity materials.

Menu Sneak Peak: Chili Mac, Chickpea Curry, Ham Cheese Quiche, Italian Wedding Soup

Mastering more than the kitchen

Our cooking camps & classes go beyond just making delicious dishes — kids will gain valuable life skills that they can carry with them for years to come.

Culinary Skills

Chop, measure, mix, bake and season with confidence.

Nutrition Knowledge

Understand the basics of how to make healthier food choices.

Problem Solving

Learn to adjust recipes when things don’t go as planned.

Teamwork

Practice collaboration and communication with others.

Testimonials

What Families Are Saying

This camp was unlike any other cooking camp my daughter has attended—and we’ve tried several. She absolutely loved it and came home with a few new favorite recipes. She was so excited to cook dinner for our family, and we’ve already added some of the recipes to our weekly staples.

Traci Y.
Parent

Frequently Asked Questions

  • To ensure a safe and enjoyable cooking experience, please follow these guidelines:

    • Footwear: Closed-toe shoes are required. Participants wearing open-toed footwear will not be permitted to participate.
    • Clothing: Loose sleeves are not allowed. Participants must wear fitted clothing that does not interfere with food preparation.
  • While all camp recipes are nut-free,  we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. At this time, we are unable to accommodate for allergies.
  • All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to  nutritionhealthtours@gmail.com.
  • Requests made 30 days or more before the session start date will receive a full refund. 
  • Requests made less than 30 days before the session start date will be subject to a $125 late cancellation fee per camp session and per child. 
  • After the session starts, no refunds will be issued.
  • Refunds will not be issued for days missed, including for illness. 

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