Features Cooking Classes Kids Cooking Camp Kids Cooking Classes Cooking Summer Camp Homepage Guide to Kids Cooking Camps & Classes (2024 Edition) Hannah Goodman March 26, 2024 Spring is right around the corner and summer will be here before you know it, so why not stay ahead of the game and take advantage of the many kids cooking classes and camps being offered all over Connecticut? There’s nothing quite as important as your children’s diet. Each of these courses will teach them about nutrition, kitchen safety, food preparation, different types of cuisines, and how to make food and cooking fun. Every child is creative in their own right, so let these culinary chefs help foster their creativity and you may just have someone cooking for YOU…and let’s be honest, that would sure be a nice change. AMG Catering - Wilton https://amgcatering.com/kids-cooking-camp-2024/AMG Catering has lots of exciting cooking opportunities for kids this spring and summer. They are offering 2 consecutive weeks of the “Young Chef’s Academy” for your young CIT or “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! On the last day of each camp week, there will be a fun cooking competition! 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. Both weeks are open for registration now. Sprout Chefs - Darien www.sproutchefs.comLisa Nelms has years of experience with kids from preschool to middle school. She is a certified teacher who began cooking with her students as a way to teach them how to read and follow directions. Her classes, in-home cooking birthday parties, and camps emphasize the art and science of food in an entertaining and fun way. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are used. Mixed-ages (5-12 years old) work together. The oldest Sprout Chefs are matched with the youngest to serve as each other’s sous chefs. Together the class prepares a family-style meal shared around one table. This creates a sense of community. Each class ends with a think tank for the next class to encourage the confidence to bring their own ideas to the table. All classes are different, depending on interests, abilities and new ideas shared. Occasionally mistakes are made, and that’s ok. That’s how we learn! Hopefully the Sprout Chefs will leave understanding how food not only feeds bodies but can nurture minds and spirits, too.Wakeman Town Farm - Westport https://www.wakemantownfarm.org/What’s cooking for kids at the Farm? Wakeman Town Farm takes pride in teaching youngsters an array of kitchen skills, as well as demonstrating some ways to create lifelong learning experiences around food by teaching seasonal eating, composting, safe knife handling and appreciation for global spices and garden fresh herbs and vegetables. They make it fun, and then they eat what they make. Wakeman Town Farm is growing great kids at the Farm. Join them! Classes for all ages.A Pinch of Salt - Fairfield County https://apinchofsalt.com/service/kids-home-cooking/A Pinch of Salt offers children the opportunity to learn about food and have fun in the kitchen. Their 2-hour hands-on cooking classes encourage children to work with an array of fresh ingredients so they can prepare a delicious and healthy meal. Children will be introduced to the proper age appropriate cooking techniques, such as sauteing, roasting, and more. Ambler Farm - Wilton https://amblerfarm.org/Sign up for the Ambler Farm Summer Camp, which allows children grades 1-8 to experience life on the farm. Each camp week includes spending time with the farm animals, woodworking, hayrides, harvesting, cooking with ingredients grown in the gardens, and more! Registration open now. Aux Delices - Darien, Greenwich, Riverside, Westporthttps://auxdelicesfoods.com/Unlock your child's culinary creativity at Aux Delices! They have cooking classes for kids ages 8-14 on Sundays at their Commissary Kitchen in Stamford as well as four week-long summer camp sessions. Check out their website for further details and scheduling. Common Ground - New Havenhttps://commongroundct.org/Common Ground’s Farm to Feast Summer Camp offers two week sessions for ages 8-12. Each day, the campers will be able to harvest fresh ingredients from the farm and garden to use in each days’ culinary experience. Registration open now. Cook and Grow - Bridgeporthttp://www.cookandgrow.org/Sign up now for Cook and Grow’s 5-week long summer camp, where kids will learn about nutrition, kitchen and food safety, food prep, cooking, and more. Camp dates are TBD. Call 203-543-9493 for more information.Cookshop Plus - West Hartfordhttps://www.cookshopplus.com/Storefront/contents/CookingClasses.aspxSign up for Koolinary Kids - A Taste of Japan where kids ages 10-18 will “travel to Japan” and learn an array of kitchen basics and use these skills to make dishes that include shrimp tempura, sushi, tebasaki wings, and beef yakitori. Class is April 28th, registration now open. Daily Fare - Bethelhttp://dailyfare.net/academy/Chef Robin Grubard offers a pop-up cooking school for children that want to learn about the basics of nutrition, food prep, cooking styles, different food cultures, and more! Check out the Daily Fare Facebook page (www.facebook.com/dailyfare) for more information on their upcoming classes. Deb’s Healthy Plate - Sheltonhttps://www.facebook.com/DebsHealthyPlate/Deb’s Healthy Plate is offering two separate weeks of Children’s Cooking Camps this summer, both in late July. Follow her on Facebook for more details on what she is offering this summer. Fairholm Farm - Woodstockhttps://www.fairholmfarm.com/At Fairholm’s Kid’s Farm Camp, kids will explore and connect with the land and its agriculture. They will gain knowledge on livestock and learn how the food they consume is produced on modern-day farms. Camp weeks available June-August. Registration now open. Fiddleheads Cooking Studio - Various Locationshttps://www.fiddleheadscookingstudio.com/book-onlineFiddleheads offers hands-on cooking classes and summer programs within a fun and educational environment, promoting food exploration and teaching children where food comes from using seasonal ingredients – giving children the confidence they need in the kitchen! Classes are conducted for children of all ages at various locations throughout Connecticut and Westchester.Food Explorers - Greenwich https://www.myogrcc.org/programs/summer-camps/foodexplorers/The Food Explorers are offering two summer camps: Cupcake Crazy and Cooking from Scratch. They are both designed to get kids excited about new foods and the nutrition it provides. Both week-long camp sessions are offered in July. Registration now open. Food Jules - Monroehttps://foodjules.com/Miss Liz says that food can be nutritious and delicious! Let her teach your kids how to prepare and enjoy food that is in season, healthy, and exciting. They begin by learning basic culinary skills; intermediate classes are also available for kids. Checkout her website for more info on classes and dates. Foodology - Plantsvillehttps://www.foodologylab.com/At the Foodology Cooking School, rising 6-10th graders can enjoy week-long themed cooking classes with projects including French Desserts, Cooking Methods and Techniques, Artistic Decorating for Cakes and Cookies, and Food Challenge (different cooking and baking challenges). Space is limited, register soon. Hardcore Sweet Bakery - https://www.hardcoresweetbakery.com/Hardcore Sweet Bakery is offering kids baking camps twice in July. Check out their website for more information and details on what types of sessions they will be offering. Hudson Table - Stamfordhttps://hudsontable.com/stamford/kids-summer-classes/A tasty fully hands-on variety of summer camp classes for kids ages 4-16, such as Cooking with Disney, Culinary or Baking Techniques, Culinary Competitions, Baking Competitions, Around the World and Around the USA, make your own diner, and advanced baking.The Kiddie Kitchen - Onlinehttps://www.thekiddiekitchen.com/The Kiddie Kitchen offers instructional step-by-step virtual cooking videos. There are several different series, such as baking, vegan baking, Italian, Asian, and even cake decorating. Their goal is to sharpen (no pun intended) your child’s cooking/kitchen skills as well as their life skills. Check out their website for instructions on how to sign up and get your kids cooking in no time!Lachat Town Farm - Westonwww.lachattownfarm.orgThis summer at Lachat Town Farm, aspiring young cooks are invited for an exciting culinary adventure! Brian's Kitchen, in the Daniel E. Offutt Education Center, provides the perfect setting for week-long cooking programs, which are designed to get kids excited about being in the kitchen and ignite their curiosity about food. Each week will have a different theme, and will include visits to the gardens and creative activities in addition to cooking. Don’t forget to check out their year-round cooking classes for all ages as well!The Little Green Tambourine - Cantonhttps://www.tlgtcanton.com/Sign up for TLGT’s summer camp, with nine weeks available for ages 3-8. These balanced and creative sessions include Pancakes and Pajamas, Red White and Blue Cooking, Storybook Cooking, Kitchen Science, and more. Registration now open. Mary’s Culinary Classes - Branfordhttps://www.marysculinaryclassesllc.com/Mary's Culinary Classes camp session will be offered at the Clinton Parks and Recreation August 5-7. They will be making a variety of yummy breakfasts and desserts and also will feature a TAYLOR SWIFT Cooking/Karaoke Day! Meriden YMCA - Meridenhttps://www.meridenymca.org/https://www.meridenymca.org/programs/camp/camp-offerings/cooking-camp/For campers who have completed grades 1-8 as of June 2024, sign them up for this hands-on cooking and baking camp where they will be whipping up both sweet and savory dishes each week. There are 5 weeks available June-August. Registration now open. Mimi’s Cake Decorating School - Various Locationshttps://www.mimiscakedecoratingschool.com/Mimi’s offers private baking and cake decorating classes for kids and teens during the summer months. Check out her website for more information on when to expect these special courses. Noah Webster House - West Hartfordhttps://noahwebsterhouse.org/Experience summer camp like it’s the 1700s! Kids will cook their lunches over an open hearth, explore and tend to the vegetable garden, create crafts from nature, and more! To register, fill out their form and send it to events@noahwebsterhouse.org. Registration now open. The Pink Rhubarb - Darienhttps://thepinkrhubarb.com/summer-2024-registration/The Pink Rhubarb is a boutique creativity school where the world of cooking starts with a hands-on approach to learning. They specialize in designing workshops with their unique blend of culinary arts, crafts, gardening, and wellness. They are committed to fostering a holistic approach to creativity. They will be offering workshops this summer for ages 4-13, Monday-Thursday, 8:30-12:00. Square Peg Pizzeria - Berlin, Enfield, Glastonbury, Higganum, Newington, Orangehttps://www.squarepegpizzeria.com/Every month, Square Peg Pizzeria offers free kids pizza making classes…yes, free! Check out the calendar on their website to see when you’ll be able to send your little ones to their very own creative, pizza-making class. Stylish Spoon - Norwalkhttps://stylishspoon.com/pages/locationStylish Spoon is a gluten-free, vegan and peanut-free bakery that offers private kids baking classes for ages 5-12. Kids will learn kitchen safety and cooking skills, and they go home with tasty treats that they create, like granola or cookies!The Sushi Class - Cheshirehttps://thesushiclass.com/The Sushi Class will be hosting another exciting round of kids sushi rolling classes! There will be a vegetarian and fish option, so no child is left out. The chefs will teach your kids basics as well as more complex rolling styles. Summer dates will be announced soon. Westport Continuing Education - Westporthttps://www.westportsummerschool.com/CourseCatalog/Back by popular demand, the Culinary Arts at Staples High School is offering its much beloved summer program. Join Chefs Nissim, Gans, and Jewell for one week, two, or all four to find your favorite dishes, baked goods, and so much more. All recipes (which can be modified based on dietary restrictions) will be shared digitally at the end of the week, so they’ll never forget what they learned! Rising 6-9th graders welcome, registration now open.
