Exposing your child to cooking at a young age helps prepare them for the future. Enrolling your child in a kid or teen cooking class or camp at The Chopping Block brings them one step closer to mastering those skills they will need for the rest of their lives.
Each kids' and teens' cooking camp includes a hands-on lesson on ingredients, sanitation, organization and cooking/baking techniques. Our camps are a deep dive into cooking and baking techniques, so not only will your child learn how to follow a recipe and practice math skills, but they will understand the science behind that recipe so that they can easily replicate it at home for their family.
But it's not all hard work! We also have fun exploring new foods and flavors and making friends along the way. Your child will be empowered with their new knowledge and newfound confidence in the kitchen.
All Kids & Teen Camps are held at Lincoln Square. If you have a serious teen cook, we recommend our Teen Boot Camp classes.
We welcome kids ages 7 to 11 to join us for a five-day camp featuring baking and pastry techniques that can easily be recreated at home for friends and family. We will focus on following recipes, classic techniques, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new flavors. All recipes will be measured ahead of time so we can focus on the techniques, but proper measuring practices will be covered in class.
Day 1: Americana
Day 2: France
Day 3: Italy
Day 4: Mexico
Day 5: Asia
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We welcome kids ages 7 to 11 to join us for a three-day mini camp featuring baking and pastry techniques that can easily be recreated at home for friends and family. We will focus on following recipes, classic techniques, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new flavors. All recipes will be measured ahead of time so we can focus on the techniques, but proper measuring practices will be covered in class.
Day 1: France
Day 2: Italy
Day 3: Mexico
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We welcome kids ages 7 to 11 to join us for a five-day camp, featuring hands-on cooking, learning and lots of eating! We will focus on cuisines and ingredients from coast to coast, while learning how to follow recipes, understanding classic techniques, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new foods and flavors. All recipes will be measured ahead of time so we can focus on the techniques, but proper measuring practices will be covered in class.
Day 1: Tex Mex
Day 2: The South
Day 3: Hawaii
Day 4: Midwest
Day 5: East Coast
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We welcome teens ages 12 to 16 to join us for a three-day mini camp, featuring seasonal and delicious gluten-free and vegetarian recipes that can be easily recreated at home. We’ll focus on gluten and meat substitutes, proper measuring, knife skills, classic techniques, organization, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and creativity.
Day 1: Breakfast
Day 2: Lunch
Day 3: Dinner
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We welcome kids ages 12 to 16 to join us for a five-day camp, featuring approachable-yet- sophisticated desserts that can easily be recreated at home. We will focus on classic and modern techniques, proper measuring, organization, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen and creativity.
Day 1: Pies and Tarts
Day 2: Breakfast and Brunch
Day 3: French Pastry Techniques
Day 4: Cookies and Cakes
Day 5: Fruit Desserts
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“The Chopping Block has long been regarded as one of the best places for novice chefs to learn how to cook. Their stellar reputation extends to their kids' camp program.” - Make It Better Magazine
Read more about our camps in Make It Better magazine.