Typical Cooking Camp Activities:
Cooking camps offer many fun and exciting activities, such as:
trying out new recipes
learning new culinary techniques
taste tests
peer evaluation
group recipe design
and more
Where to Find a Cooking Camp Near You:
Contact local cooking schools and community colleges and ask whether they offer a cooking camp option for kids. In addition, you can also contact local bakeries and restaurants, search look for cooking camps online, and ask your local home economics teachers, as well as fellow parents, for recommendations.
The Benefits of Cooking Camp for Kids:
At cooking camp, kids can further develop their:
culinary skills
creativity
critical thinking skills
social skills
self-confidence
and more
What to Look for in a Quality Program:
When inquiring about cooking camps in your area, be sure to ask the following questions:
What types of cooking camp programs do you offer?
What is the counselor-to-camper ratio?
Do you do background checks?
What security precautions do you take?
Are medical personnel on staff?
Do you offer transportation to and from camp? If so, is there an additional fee?
Do you offer early drop off early/late pick up?
What is the cost?
Do you make accommodations for children with food allergies?
What does a typical schedule at your cooking camp look like?
For more options, read The Single Parents' Summer Camp and Child Care Guide
