Cooking classes for kids and teens

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Explore your love of food and the culinary arts in cooking classes for kids! Kids learn to prepare basic and advanced meals while meeting new friends in courses listed here. Below, find our list of specialized cooking programs, followed by a list of programs where culinary activities are integrated into the curriculum. At the bottom of this page, find further information on what to expect from cooking programs and classes. Read more

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	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
Empower Learning Centre Join our summer camps at Empower Learning Centre! Engage in fun activities, develop new skills, and make lasting memories. Limited spots available. Register now! Mississauga Traditional (multi activity) Ages 2 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp from $110	daycampcoed	110	2-18	1	MississaugaOntario
Camp Laureate A fun-filled summer camp featuring a blend of STEAM programs and traditional day camp activities including robotics, hiking, photography, painting, archery, sports, and more! Weekly themed special guests. Lunch included. Burlington Education: STEAM Ages 6 to 14 (Coed) Day Camp from $295	daycampcoed	295	6-14	2	BurlingtonOntario
Little Kitchen Academy The leading Montessori-inspired cooking academy for children ages 3-18 providing an empowering environment to learn practical life skills, confidence, independence, and healthy eating habits to last a lifetime. Throughout British Columbia, Ontario (6) Arts: Cooking Ages 3 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program from $69	daycampprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed	69	3-18	5	The Beach, TorontoOakvilleRichmondSurreyVancouverVaughanBritish Columbia, OntarioEast-End
Radiant Girls All-Girls Leadership & Wellness events led by professional coaches, school teachers, & female leaders. Camps featuring Adventure, Arts, Horses, Spa, Fitness, Leadership, Business, Friendship & Emotional Intelligence Burlington; Guelph; King Traditional (multi activity) Ages 8 to 16 ( Girls) Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Virtual Program from $179	overnightcampdaycampvirtualprogramallgirls	179	8-16	17	BurlingtonGuelphKingOnlineOntario
Idea Labs Kids Pickering & Whitby A STEAM (STEM + Arts) summer camp and before and after-school care provider that offers variety of classes, including coding, cooking, game design, robotics and virtual reality for children ages 4-13. Pickering; Whitby Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 13 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $295	daycampprogramclasscoed	295	4-13	20	PickeringWhitbyOntario
COOKSMART Get the kids cooking and learning more life skills! Our program has both virtual and in-person options! The kids are loving cooking together to make tasty foods for their family. Mississauga Arts: Cooking Ages 5 to 99 (Coed) Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program from $15	daycampprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed	15	5-99	25	MississaugaOnlineOntario

Programs offering cooking as an activity

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
Glen Bernard Camp A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts and many other activities! Huntsville Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 16 ( Girls) Overnight Camp from $420	overnightcampallgirls	420	4-16	3	HuntsvilleOntario
Camp IAWAH Eastern Ontario Summer Camp, nestled on the shores of Wolfe Lake 15 minutes from Westport. Activities at IAWAH include leadership building, archery tag, canoeing, cake decorating, programming and turf sports. Westport Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 18 (Coed, Girls, Boys) Overnight Camp from $399	overnightcampcoedallgirlsallboys	399	7-18	4	WestportOntario
Camp Frenda Summer camp in the heart of Muskoka. Very reasonable rates. Activities include horseback riding, rock climbing, water skiing, rocketry, archery, and many others. Port Carling Traditional (multi activity) Ages 8 to 16 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $725	overnightcampcoed	725	8-16	6	Port CarlingOntario
Camp Nominingue An English boys' camp in Quebec, Camp Nominingue offers the ultimate outdoor experience: living in a tent with the opportunity of going on wilderness canoe trips. It is the place where your son's summer adventure begins! Mont-Tremblant Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 16 ( Boys) Overnight Camp from $1,134	overnightcampallboys	1134	7-16	7	Mont-TremblantOnlineQuebec
Le Petit Écolier French Language Centre We offer In-Person & Online all year round programs led by expert native teachers. Le Petit Écolier is located in Oakville. Learn to Love and Speak French at LPE! Brampton; Hamilton; Oakville Education: Language Instruction Ages 4 to 17 (Coed) Day Camp from $160	daycampcoed	160	4-17	8	BramptonHamiltonOakvilleOntario
Lakefield College School Summer Programs Transformative experiences learning in and through the outdoors—academic, athletic, for credit or enrichment. Spend every day outdoors on the water, in the forest, or at our farm—learn, have fun and stretch yourself. Lakefield Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 18 (Coed) Virtual Program from $330	virtualprogramcoed	330	4-18	9	LakefieldOnlineOntario
Prestige School Summer Programme A day camp with weekly themes that incorporate adventurous outings, artistic creations, scientific experiments, and much more. Newtonbrook, Toronto; Willowdale, Toronto; Richmond Hill Traditional (multi activity) Ages 3 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp from $450	daycampcoed	450	3-12	10	Newtonbrook, TorontoWillowdale, TorontoRichmond HillOntarioNorth-York
Easter Seal Summer Camp Easter Seals camps are for children and adults (6-49) with physical and cognitive disabilities. With fully accessible facilities and specially trained staff, our programs can accommodate campers with all abilities. Kelowna; Shawnigan Lake; Squamish Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 49 (Coed) Overnight Camp, Virtual Program from $1	overnightcampvirtualprogramcoed	1	6-49	11	KelownaShawnigan LakeSquamishOnlineBritish Columbia
Camp Cherith - Lanark A co-ed, interdenominational, skills-based Christian camp that promotes discovering Christ within the context of His creation and develops young leaders. Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 19 (Coed) Day Camp, Overnight Camp from $139	daycampovernightcampcoed	139	4-19	12	OttawaOntario
Engineering for Kids- Mississauga Camps and after-school classes offering a variety of STEM activities in various fields of engineering including aerospace, mechanical, electrical, environmental, robotics, chemical and more. Mississauga Education: STEAM Ages 4 to 14 (Coed) Program from $90	programclasscoed	90	4-14	13	MississaugaOntario
Hive5 Child Learning and Creative Center S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. STEAM is critical to the future success of the young generation as the most core concept of future jobs are rooted in the 5 skills of STEAM education. Newmarket Education: STEAM Ages 4 to 14 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $70	daycampprogramclasscoed	70	4-14	14	NewmarketOntario
Out to Play Learning and connecting through play! A Forest and Nature School offering outdoor arts, storytelling, daily hikes and play in forests and meadows. Experienced educators. Easily accessed from downtown Ottawa and Kanata. Ottawa Adventure (multi) Ages 4 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp from $360	daycampcoed	360	4-12	15	OttawaOntario
Ryde Lake Camp Ryde Lake Camp, in the heart of the Muskoka, offers a traditional camp experience for girls. The program empowers campers to be themselves, becoming strong, independent, and compassionate individuals for life. Gravenhurst Traditional (multi activity) Ages 9 to 16 ( Girls) Overnight Camp from $850	overnightcampallgirls	850	9-16	16	GravenhurstOnlineOntario
Scouts Canada Scouting isn’t an activity or setting—it's a discovery. It helps youth prepare for the real world, by exploring the world. Alongside friends, Scouts cultivate skills that will guide them through every stage of life. Throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario (8) Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 26 (Coed) Program from $230	programclasscoed	230	5-26	18	Willowdale, TorontoCalgaryEdmontonHalifaxLondonMississaugaOttawaVancouverAlberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, OntarioNorth-York
Block 8 Academy Preschool Playfit, Rainbow of Music, French - Camps and Classes for 2.5 to 12 year olds - licensed as daycare so eligible for government subsidies while your kids receive the best in instruction. 2-11 hours per day. Port Moody Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp from $50	daycampcoed	50	5-12	19	Port MoodyOnlineBritish Columbia
Camp Can-Aqua A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patience & empathy. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 17 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $2,950	overnightcampcoed	2950	5-17	21	Haliburton HighlandsOakvilleOttawaOnlineOntario
Three R's Academics Boost your child's Mathematics, Reading and Writing skills. Programs are designed to engage children in a fun and active way through instruction, play and collaboration. One-t0-one support may also be available. Oakville Education: Academic/Tutoring (multi) Ages 5 to 10 (Coed) Program from $140	programclasscoed	140	5-10	22	OakvilleOnlineOntario
Kandalore Kandalore is one of the finest overnight camps in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For over 75 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves. Leslieville, Toronto; Minden Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 16 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $3,595	overnightcampcoed	3595	6-16	23	Leslieville, TorontoMindenOntarioEast-End
Campfire Circle Campfire Circle brings healing through happiness to kids and families affected by childhood cancer or serious illness through our in-hospital, community, and overnight camp programs, at no cost to families. Downtown West, Toronto; Parry Sound; Southern Niagara Region Traditional (multi activity) Ages 1 to 18 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $1	overnightcampcoed	1	1-18	24	Downtown West, TorontoParry SoundSouthern Niagara RegionOntarioDowntown
Mayfair Clubs Mayfair Clubs offers a wide variety of Sports Day Camps at all of our locations for ages 2-17. We specialize in tennis & squash programming but also offer swimming, multi-sport and even camps for young toddlers. Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto; Leslieville, Toronto; Markham Traditional (multi activity) Ages 2 to 16 (Coed) Day Camp from $70	daycampcoed	70	2-16	26	Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, TorontoLeslieville, TorontoMarkhamOnlineOntarioEast-End, North-York
Beaches Sandbox Beaches Sandbox is a vibrant community centre in the heart of The Beach in Toronto, welcoming people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to come together and take part in fun and creative programs and day camps. The Beach, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 1 to 10 (Coed) Day Camp from $25	daycampcoed	25	1-10	27	The Beach, TorontoOntarioEast-End
YMCA Wanakita A co-ed camp offering Overnight Kids Camp, Day Camp and year-round Family Camps. We offer leadership development, a wide range of activities, tripping, a sense of belonging and fun. Come have the time of your life! Haliburton Highlands Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 16 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $940	overnightcampcoed	940	7-16	28	Haliburton HighlandsOntario

What do kids learn in cooking classes?

Kids’ cooking classes have one goal: to inspire a passion for food in students. To do so, children prepare various breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals. Children also explore different cuisines of the world by preparing dishes from countries around the world. Kids learn basic cooking skills including how to read a recipe, how to use utensils properly, as well as different cutting and cooking techniques.

Kitchen safety is one of the first lessons in culinary classes, as kids frequently work with sharp tools and hot appliances. Fortunately, trained chefs teaching courses listed above will educate children on safe cooking practices and supervise all lessons, to reduce risk of injury.

While programs focus on teaching young children cooking basics, there are also advanced, preparatory courses for high school students. In all classes, children learn about nutrition and healthy eating by sourcing fresh ingredients and making healthy substitutions as they cook. Prices for cooking programs vary. At one end of the spectrum, classes cost $150 to $200, while more intensive courses ideal for aspiring chefs and culinary artists sit above $1,000.

Choosing the right cooking program

Aspiring chefs have a choice between general cooking classes and academic cooking classes. General cooking classes are less intensive. However, children learn all beginner skills necessary to get them started on a career in the culinary arts.

Academic culinary classes prepare high school students for admission into culinary schools. In these classes, teens learn advanced culinary skills and how to prepare professional dishes and entrees. Kitchen hygiene is emphasized more in these classes as well, as kids prepare themselves to break into the culinary business. In fact, business activities such as menu planning, recipe testing, and creating restaurant proposals are often integrated into these classes.

Why enroll in cooking programs?

Kids discover a new form of creative expression through the culinary arts. Here are some things these programs offer:

Promotion of healthy living. Kids learn how to choose the best ingredients for their body in class. As they learn about new ingredients and dishes, kids implement healthy meal plans into their everyday diet.
Increases intercultural awareness. Culinary classes explore cuisines from Europe, Asia, and more. Kids learn about various cooking traditions and use of ingredients, increasing their intercultural and global awareness.
Practice math and science concepts. Children must multiply and divide measurements, as well as substitute ingredients into recipes. Cooking integrates practical application of fractions and chemistry, respectively, just as an example.
Develop independence. As kids grow older, cooking is a healthy and necessary skill to have. Learning to prepare fun, nutritious meals prepares them for adulthood and living independently.