Guide to Kids Cooking Camps & Classes (2025 Edition)
Spring is just about here and summer is not far behind, which means warmer weather is finally upon us. Yay! It also means that new and exciting cooking classes and camps for young kids, teens, and in-betweens are just around the corner. This list offers one-day classes, private chef-lead cooking parties, and week-long (or summer-long) camp sessions for all types of cuisines and skill levels. Whether your high schoolers are looking to hone their knife sharpening and other kitchen techniques, or your elementary school-aged kids just want to bake cupcakes from scratch and decorate them (whilst licking the bowl), Connecticut has many opportunities for a wide range of culinary interests. Some classes are coming up this month and summer programs fill up quickly, so don’t delay! Keep your kids’ creative juices flowing and register them today!
AMG Catering - Wilton
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. Both weeks are open for registration now.
Aux Delices - Stamford
Do your kids love to cook? Aux Delices offers four week-long camp sessions for kids ages 8-14 at their commissary kitchen with a different menu theme for each class. Sign up for your favorite days or for the whole week! “Cake Decorating,” “Breakfast Day,” and “Fold, Wrap and Roll” are just a few of their fun menu themes. Whether your kids love to help in the kitchen or are just a curious beginner, Aux Delices classes are perfect for kids of all cooking levels. Check out their website for this years’ schedule.
The Pink Rhubarb - New Canaan
Now in their 10th year of creative summer workshops for children, The Pink Rhubarb seeks to educate children through creativity and culinary programming which promotes health, well being, and independence. This year they are guests at The Carriage Barn Art Center at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT and are excited to offer three week-long innovative cooking and crafting workshops for children ages 4-13 years old. Please reach out to Jane 203-979-7076 for any specific questions or visit their website.
A Pinch of Salt - Fairfield County
A Pinch of Salt offers children (up to 12 years old) the opportunity to learn about food and cooking techniques by the classically trained Chef Raquel. Their 2-hour classes encourage children to work with an array of fresh ingredients so they can prepare a delicious and healthy meal, while also learning about kitchen safety!
Ambler Farm - Wilton
Sign up for the Ambler Farm Summer Camp, which allows preschoolers and children in 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.
Common Ground - New Haven
Common Ground’s Farm to Feast Summer Camp offers 2-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, like build your own pizza, create your own salsa recipe, and more! Registration is now open on their website.
Cookshop Plus - West Hartford
Sign up for Culinary Kids: Favorite Comfort Foods, where kids ages 10-18 will learn an array of kitchen basics and use these skills to make dishes that include gooey mac n’ cheese, chicken tenders, and chocolate pizza. Class is Sunday, March 23rd, and registration is now open (online or call 860.461.0667).
Daily Fare - Bethel
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. You can also book a private “Culinary Academy” birthday party by emailing robin@dailyfare.net.
Deb’s Healthy Plate - Shelton
This summer, Deb’s Healthy Plate is offering a children’s cooking camp, one in July and the second in August (both are one week sessions). Deb also offers year round cooking classes for kids. To schedule a class or for more information about her camp, you can reach out to her via Facebook or Instagram.
Fairholm Farm - Woodstock
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 and include themes like “Handy Helpers,” “Crazy about Cows,” and “Creatures Great & Small.” Registration now open via their website.
Farmers and Cooks - New Milford
Farmers and Cooks is now offering children's cooking classes for homeschool curriculums or for informative hands-on culinary immersion. They focus on using farm fresh foods and the importance of sourcing local from their local farmers and makers. Classes will cover multiple types of cuisines, breads, baking, soups, and more. If you are interested in hosting a class or having a group of friends for a class or birthday party, please email them at info@farmersandcooks.com.
Fiddleheads Cooking Studio - Various Locations
www.fiddleheadscookingstudio.com
Fiddleheads 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. Check their website for more info and to book a class.
Food Explorers - Greenwich
The Food Explorers camp is back this summer! Their camp is designed to get children excited about food and nutrition. All recipes are free from nuts and instructors will supply all of the necessary supplies and equipment to make it easy for kids to learn and have fun! Check their website or contact them directly for more info on how to register.
Food Jules - Monroe
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 camps, or reach out to her directly via email: liz@foodjules.com.
Foodology - Plantsville
At the Foodology Cooking School there are an array of classes for kids in grades k-12. They are also offering a Summer Intensive camp for rising 5-8th graders, where each of the 5 weeks (June-August) has its own theme, including International Bakery Tour, Artistic Decorating for Cakes & Cookies, Copy Cat Cuisine, “I Want to Learn how to Make That,” and “Food Challenge.” Space is limited, so register soon!
Hardcore Sweet Bakery - Southington, Watertown
Hardcore Sweet Bakery is offering two cake decorating classes for kids on Sunday, March 23rd (at both locations), where they will decorate cupcakes and learn how to make fondant flowers to get ready for spring. Head to their website to register and subscribe to get emails about future 2025 classes and camps.
Hudson Table - Stamford
Hudson Table is offering many spring classes for kids of all ages from March until May. They are also offering a tasty, hands-on variety of summer camp classes for kids ages 4-16. Kids will work in a professional kitchen with professional chefs to make delicious food each day. Fun adventures include culinary and baking techniques, culinary competitions, Around the World (Europe), Around the World (Asia), make-your-own brunch restaurant, advanced baking, and more. Register here.
Lachat Town Farm - Weston
Lachat Summer Farmhands Camp is now open for registration! They’re offering weekly camps from June to August, ages 3-10. Activities include cooking, animal visits, gardening, wilderness adventures, crafts, wagon rides, and more. For more details and registration, visit their website.
Mary’s Culinary Classes - Clinton
www.marysculinaryclassesllc.com
Mary's Culinary camp sessions will be offered at the Clinton Parks and Recreation. Dates and menus include: July 28th (French toast roll-ups & edible cookie dough ice cream cones), July 29th (pancake donuts & ice cream chocolate cupcakes), and July 30th (breakfast sliders & blueberry whoopie pies). Register here now!
Meriden YMCA - Meriden
For campers who have completed grades 1 and up as of June 2025, 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 is now open here.
Noah Webster House - West Hartford
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! Click here to register – both July weeks are available now.
Sprout Chefs - Darien
Sprout Chefs offers in-home cooking birthday parties, classes, and camps that emphasize the art and science of food in an entertaining and fun way. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are used. Their next class is a First-Day-of-Spring Cake Decorating Party on March 20th, open for all ages. Check their website for upcoming classes and camps or contact Lisa directly (214.282.9931).
Square Peg Pizzeria - Various Locations
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. Currently, April and May are available for registration (Plainville).
Stylish Spoon - Norwalk
Stylish Spoon offers private kids & group baking classes, where food allergies never hold back the fun! Their experienced instructors teach children to create delicious treats that are free from gluten, dairy, soy, peanuts, and animal products, all in their dedicated allergen-friendly kitchen. Contact Stylish Spoon here to book your child's personalized baking adventure (+ invite their friends to join).
Sur la Table - Canton, Darien
This spring and summer, Sur la Table is offering fun-filled days of cooking, learning, and laughter for both kids and teens. Register for classes by choosing the week you’re interested in, then select your date & location. Classes are available May-August and there are many exciting ones to choose from, so register now!
The Sushi Class - Various Locations
Looking for something for your kids to do this spring break? “Roll” into fun with The Sushi Class at The Bristol Bazaar (Bristol, CT) on April 16th. 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. More class dates are expected soon, so check their website or reach out for more info.
Wakeman Town Farm - Westport
Wakeman Town Farm knows that little chefs learn skills through hands-on activities in the kitchen. They make all of their kids’ culinary classes fun and engaging, incorporating visits to the gardens to pick veggies and chicken coops to gather eggs. All recipes are tasty, kid-friendly, and seasonal. Roll up your sleeves and join them in Tim’s Kitchen for spring break cooking camp and other spring classes!
Westport Continuing Education - Westport
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.
