Features Guide Cooking Classes Kids Cooking Classes Kids Cooking Camp Summer Camp Cooking Homepage Guide to Kids Cooking Camps & Classes 2023 April Guilbault April 06, 2023 There are so many kids camps and classes to choose from these days, why not choose one that starts with the basics: our food. Classes at these following establishments range from the basics of utensil skills to cooking up favorite foods and learning about nutrition and where our food is grown. That’s a whole lot of inspired learning about something that is both important and delicious and can be carried with a person long past a single summer. Bon appetit, foodies-in-training!AMG Catering-Wilton www.amgcatering.comThis summer, AMG is offering 2 consecutive weeks of the “Young Chef’s Academy” for your young CIT, “Chef in Training.” Each week is a unique, four-day hands-on kids cooking camp where the “CITs” will be exploring American regional cuisines, global cuisines, farm to table, current food trends, street foods, grilling and many other culinary delights each day at camp. Menus are planned according to what’s in season and available, so they will be working with and learning about seasonal, fresh food. They also like to collaborate with our campers on what they want to learn each day. In other words…let the food teach itself! There will be no duplicate recipes weeks 1 and 2, so why not register for both weeks? Note: The kitchens are *not* food allergy free kitchens. Nuts, shellfish, etc are used frequently. Some of the dishes may contain dairy, seafood and/or nuts. For ages 12-15. Camps are limited to 14 campers so claim your spot soon. Week 1 is already Sold Out! Nora’s Ovenworks-Stamford www.norasovenworks.comNora’s Ovenworks classes and camps for your kids are super hands-on & hands-in! What Nora’s loves about baking is that it is science, math, and art combined into one fabulously creative project! Every day after attending on of their camps, your child will be returning home with an edible creation of their own making -how fabulous is that? These are skills that spark creativity and exploration that they can carry with them long after the classes has ended. Who knows where it will lead? Nora has first-hand experience with this, as it lead her to begin this beloved business, where family recipes and a passion for baking are shared each and every day. This summer, baking camps are offered for grades 1-6 from 9am-12noon in July and August and cover some sweet themes-Cookie Crumbles, Medieval Dragons and Castles, Wonderland of Sweets. For registration, check out their Early Bird special of $260 until May 31 (then the price goes to $290)! Also of note: Nora’s offers free summer internships for 9th graders, although space is limited, so inquire soon. Please call 203-504-8226 for more information. Register your child online to hold the spot today! Ambler Farm-Wiltonwww.amblerfarm.orgSign up for Adventures on the Farm Summer Program. Each week includes woodworking, hayrides, planting, visiting animals, harvesting, cooking, and more! For Preschool ages and grades 1-8. Registration open now.Aux Delices-Darien, Greenwich, Riverside, Westportwww.auxdelicesfoods.comAux Delices offers seasonal classes on select Sundays plus four, week-long summer camp sessions! Each day has a different menu so you or your child can choose the food that interests them the most. Visit website for details.Bake, Craft & Create-East Windsorwww.bakecraftandcreate.comFrom classes to camps, they let creativity run wild in their kitchens to help inspire the next fleet of culinary wizards. In the past, they have offered cake decorating classes and summer decorating and baking camps. Check website for latest offerings.Common Ground-New Havenwww.commongroundct.orgCommon Ground Cooking camp is where kids learn to cook and eat right! Each day kids will gather ingredients from the farm for each day’s cooking adventure, which varies from day to day. For ages 8-12.Cook and Grow-Bridgeportwww.cookandgrow.orgClasses for kids to help them learn more about food: nutrition, kitchen and food safety, proper food prep, cooking and cleaning up. Register now for their summer camp weeks in June and July. Call 203-543-9493 for details.Deb’s Healthy Plate-Sheltonhttps://www.facebook.com/DebsHealthyPlate/Cooking classes offered this summer two different weeks in the month of July; kids will be creating brunch foods, homemade pasta, homemade chicken tenders and fries and a dessert. Private and group classes are also available.Fairholm Farm-Woodstockwww.fairholmfarm.comKids Farm Camp! Explore and connect with agriculture on this family farm-learn about where and how food is produced, the animals, the land, and what it takes to run a modern farm. Choose from different sessions: “All Things Fur and Feather!” and “Moo-ving on the Farm!”. Register online.Fiddleheads Cooking Studio-various locationswww.fiddleheadscookingstudio.comPersonalized cooking classes for kids ages 3-18 years old. Their mission “is to create an educational environment that promotes food exploration while expanding the taste buds”! Private classes offered in CT.Fig Cooking School-Milfordwww.figcookingschool.comHeld at their state-of-the-art teaching kitchen in Milford, their kids' cooking workshops, for ages 12-16, feature recipes anchored in the wealth of colorful, fresh food available during the summer. Fig's interactive teaching will strengthen kids' culinary foundations as they sample local ingredients, learn about flavor profiles, and build strong technique. https://www.figcookingschool.com/kids-workshops Food Jules-Monroewww.foodjules.comLet Miss Liz help your kids learn about how to prepare and enjoy food that is in season, and that food can be both healthy and delicious. They begin by learning basic culinary skills and grow from there; you’ll have a helper in your kitchen in no time.Foodology-Plantsvillewww.foodologylab.comEnjoy a summer of culinary eureka moments with week-long themed Summer Cooking Intensives such as The Breakfast Club, The Art of the Cookie, All Things Cake, Catering Biz 101, Food Challenge weeks, Foodology Social Media Influencer and many more. For rising 6-12th graders. Space is limited, register soon.Global Local Gourmet-Hamdenwww.globallocalgourmet.comKids Kitchen Oasis Summer Cooking, Gardening and STEAM lab combines experimentation, cooking, gardening, science, tech, engineering art and math. For kids ages 7-13.Good Morning Cupcake-Milfordwww.goodmorningcupcake.netThis “bitty bakery” which specializes in-you guesses it-TINY desserts, will be offering summer classes through The Giggling Pig (Milford) and also in-store this summer. Details on website soon. Hudson Table-Stamfordwww.hudsontable.comA tasty variety of summer camp classes for kids ages 4-14, such as Food & Art, Culinary or BakingTechniques, Culinary Competitions, Around the World and Around the USA. Register online.Katalina’s-New Havenwww.katalinasbakery.comSummer camp was Katalina’s will be the last 2 weeks in August! Mornings will consist of baking yummy “morning treats” like scones, pop tarts, and muffins. Then, it’s out for walks in New Haven and going to the Splash Pad or the art museum. Afternoons are devoted to baking the ultimate afternoon treat: cookies and brownies! Call 203-891-7998 to register.Lachat Town Farm-Westonwww.lachattownfarm.orgSummer farmhands! Weekly sessions that run from June 19-August 18th. Go for one week or the whole summer! Different themes each week and activities will vary. Kids will Fget to explore the farm, get their hands dirty, play with animal, create natural works of art and learn about the environment. Programs for kids 3-12. Reserve online.The Little Green Tambourine-Cantonwww.tlgtcanton.comSummer camp for ages 3-12 that focuses on embracing their creativity with such sessions as Pancakes and Pajamas, Tiny Chefs Camp, and Royal Tea Party! Register online.Mary’s Culinary Classes-Branfordwww.marysculinaryclassesllc.comMary’s offers a full roster of in-person or virtual classes for kids of all ages. She has also teamed up with the North Branford, Branford, Guilford, Clinton, and East Haven Parks and Rec departments to offer classes with them as well. Check her website for full schedule.Meriden YMCA-Meridenwww.meridenymca.orgFor campers who have completed grades 1-8 as of June 2023, sign them up for a cooking and baking camp which will be whipping up both sweet and savory dishes each week (they don’t have to bring lunch to camp!). https://www.meridenymca.org/programs/camp/camp-offerings/cooking-camp/Mimi’s Cake Decorating School-various locationswww.mimiscakedecoratingschool.comMimi’s summer camps are private classes, held at the student’s homes, done on a one-on-on basis or for small groups of kids who would like to learn similar cake decorating techniques. Nothing beats learning in a kitchen you are used to! Group classes are held in Rocky Hill, Wethersfield and Enfield.Noah Webster House-West Hartfordwww.noahwebsterhouse.orgSummer camp, colonial style! Kids will cook their lunches over an open hearth, tend the vegetable garden, care for barnyard animals and create crafts from nature.To register, contact the Noah Webster House education staff at 227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107, by phone at 860- 521-5362 ext. 12, via email at gerrisha@noahwebsterhouse.org,Pink Rhubarb-Darienwww.thepinkrhubarb.comSummer morning programs cooking sweet and savory treats. They are delighted to offer another year where your children can relax, learn, and explore both in the kitchen and the garden. Their small, co-ed groups are limited to 18 children ages 4-13 years old and are held at the Mather Homestead in Darien. Sign up for 1-4 weeks!Sprout Chefs-Darienwww.sproutchefs.comCooking camp on Weed Beach August 21-25 from 9am-12noon for aspiring foodies aged 5-12. They will prepare and eat their own lunches, which is focusing on being both tasty AND healthy, and an activity on the beach after lunch will also stress the importance of diet and exercise. Sign up through the Darien Parks and Recreation at: http://www.darienct.gov/parkrecSquare Peg Pizzeria-Berlin, Enfield, Glastonbury, Higganum, Newington, Orangewww.squarepegpizzeria.comCheck their Instagram @squarepegpizzeria for alerts on when they will hold their Kids Free Pizza Making classes. Kiddos walk away with a 12” pizza, a chocolate chip cookie and a certificate that proves it.The Sushi Class-Cheshirewww.thesushiclass.comThe Sushi Class is inviting all teens and kids for a 2 class summer special! The ultimate sushi rolling experience is available for kids ages 5-16 on June 27th and July 18th from 4pm-6pm. Visit thesushiclass.com for more info.Terra Firma Farm-North Stoningtonwww.terrafirmafarm.orgThis will be their 18th year of Farm Camp for kids ages 3-12! It’s all about teaching and exposing kids to farm life and all the goodness that connects the food they eat to the farm where it came from. So much to learn every day!Wakeman Town Farm-Westportwww.wakemantownfarm.org Your child will enjoy a true farm experience while having the time of his or her life in the great outdoors! From their Green Teen Summer Service Program, Little Farmers Preschool Camp, Jr. Farmers Camp, and chef camps, there are plenty of options. Camps and Programs is featured under programs @wakemantownfarm.org. Registration opens March 10th.Westport Continuing Education-Westportwww.westportsummerschool.comEnjoy some new food journeys at this much loved summer program! From exploring unique flavors and world cuisines, to discovering how to prepare favorite dishes and desserts, kids will leave camp with a whole new appreciation for good food and skills to use at home. Camps for students entering grades 2-5 and grades 6-9.
