Cooking Camps

Cooking classes for children ages 9-12

Early Bird Special – Book by April 7, 2025 and receive $25 off your registration!

Nurturing your child's passion for cooking

Does your child love to cook or wants to learn? Our summer cooking camp 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 essential kitchen skills, food safety and, cooking and baking techniques — all while having a blast. Each day, they’ll prepare a tasty meal and snack to enjoy!

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CAMP REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Join us for a full week of culinary adventures on one of these dates:

  • Camp #1: July 14-18, 2025

  • Camp #2: August 11-15, 2025

Cost: $595 per child. What’s included: lunch and 2 snacks daily, apron, cut-resistant gloves, and all camp and activity materials.

Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM; pre and post care available.

Location: Riverbend United Church (14907 45 Avenue NW)

 

Spots are limited—register now to secure your child’s place!

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Summer Camp Experience

Mornings are packed with fun, as kids dive into food and nutrition through interactive games and exciting food tastings. In small groups, kids work together to prepare a healthy and delicious lunch each day. Afternoons include outdoor activities, followed by a second cooking session where they’ll whip up a tasty afternoon snack.

CAMP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Daily cooking sessions with new recipes each day

  • Guided instruction from our Culinary Dietitian and staff

  • Focus on nutrition and healthy eating habits

  • DIY mini herb garden to grow and take home

  • Food and nutrition education activities including food tastings, blind taste test, and more!
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Exploring Global Flavours

Children will explore the world through food, discovering new flavors and creating dishes inspired by cuisines from around the globe. They’ll have the chance to prepare classic recipes from North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Check out some of the delicious lunch and snack recipes your child will be making this summer! 

America: Chili; Banana Bread Muffins

Canada:  Pate Chinois; Homemade Flakies

Jamaica: Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas

Haiti: Espageti

Mexico: Pico De Gallo, Guacamole 

Philippines: Pancit (Noodle dish) 

Thailand: Pad Kra Pao (Beef Stir-fry) 

India: Strawberry Lassi (Smoothie)

China: Coconut Sago (Tapioca pudding)

France: Quiche

Italy: Homemade Pizza 

England: Whole wheat Scones

Greece: Spanakopita (Spinach & feta pastry)

Lebanon: Beef Kefta; Hummus

Egypt: Hawawshi (Stuffed Pitas)

Morocco: Meskouta (Orange Cake)

Mastering more than the kitchen

Our cooking 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.

Frequently Ask Questions

  • We provide daily lunch and snacks, apron, cut-resistant gloves, digital recipe booklet along with all cooking ingredients and activity supplies.

  • 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.

  • All camp recipes are nut-free, but we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. At this time, we are unable to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions.

  • We maintain a ratio of 1 culinary instructor for every 35 children, supported by 3-4 camp counsellors to ensure a safe and engaging experience.
  • Supervised before and after care is available from 8:00–8:30 AM and 4:30–5:00 PM for $70 per week.
  • 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.
  • Health & Attendance: For the well-being of all participants, individuals must be in good health to attend. Refunds will not be issued for single days missed due to illness.