Cooking Camps

Dietitian-led cooking classes for children

↓  NEW 2026–2027 Camp Dates – Now Open For Registration  

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 & Out of School Cooking Camps

For children ages 8-12  |  $125 per child  |  9AM – 4PM

Location: Riverbend United Church

Turn your child’s day off into an unforgettable kitchen experience! Our full-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 2026 – 2027 PD Day and Out of School Camp Dates:

  • November 13, 2026

  • January 29, 2027

  • March 12, 2027 
  • June 21, 2027  

Virtual Holiday Baking Camps

For children of all ages  |  $35 per household  |  10AM – 12PM

Celebrate the season, one recipe at a time! Introduce your child to the art of preparing classic holiday recipes and, some with healthy twists. Our Holiday Baking Camps let young chefs bake a festive treat right from the comfort of their own kitchen, building real baking skills and kitchen confidence along the way. No experience needed, just an apron and a parent to help along the way.

 

Halloween
October 19, 2026


Menu
Pumpkin Tartlets
Simple Spiced Apple Cider

Christmas
December 12, 2026


Menu
Christmas Cookie Bars
Warm Vanilla Milk

Valentines
February 13, 2027


Menu
Cherry Crumble
Mascarpone Cream

March Break 2027 Cooking Camp

For children ages 8-12  |  $500 per child  |  March 30 – April 2, 2027 (4 days)  |  9AM – 4PM

Location: Riverbend United Church

Warm, familiar and full of flavour! Our March Break Comforting Classics Camp gives kids the chance to explore delicious, classic dishes. Campers will learn healthy ingredient swaps using wholesome whole grains, powerful proteins, sensible sweets, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Menu Sneak Peak 

Arayas
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Red Lentil Soup
Cottage Pie

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.

What Families Are Saying

Testimonials

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 favourite recipes. She was so excited  to cook dinner for our family and we’ve already added some of the recipes to our daily staples.

Traci Y.

Parent

Our girls loved this camp. They felt really empowered to do the recipes on their own and are already asking to cook for us at home. Thank you so much. We will be back next year for sure.

Jillian

Parent

My son had a great experience at this camp. Multiple evenings he came home and wanted to cook one of the recipes for our family. He had lots of things to share every day and met new friends. I would highly recommend this camp.

Anonymous

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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