We place more emphasis on food in our families these days. We want to know where our food is coming from, we know we should be able to pronounce each ingredient on the nutritional label and frozen dinners just don't cut it anymore. More parents are realizing that teaching their kids to cook helps prepare them for the future. Enrolling your child in a kid or teen cooking class or camp at The Chopping Block bring them one step closer.
Each kids' and teens' cooking class or camp includes a hands-on lesson on ingredients, sanitation, organization and cooking techniques.
All Kids & Teen Camps are held at Lincoln Square.
Is your teen ready to take their culinary skills to the next level? We now have two different Teen Boot Camps to challenge your young chefs!
Kids 3-Day Baking and Pastry Mini Camp
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, proper measuring, classic techniques, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new flavors.
Day 1: Quick Breads and Short Pastry
Day 2: French Pastry
Day 3: Fruit Desserts
Register for Wednesday, July 6 through Friday, July 8 9am-11:30am SOLD OUT
Kids Camp: Global Cuisine
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 around the world, following recipes, classic techniques, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new foods and flavors.
Day 1: Mexico
Day 2: Italy
Day 3: France
Day 4: Japan
Day 5: Spain
Register for Monday, August 22 - Friday, August 26 9am-11:30am
Register for Monday, August 22 - Friday, August 26 1pm-3:30pm
Kids Camp: Baking and Pastry
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, proper measuring, classic techniques, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new flavors.
Day 1: Quick Breads and Short Pastry
Day 2: French Pastry
Day 3: Cookies and Bars
Day 4: Cakes
Day 5: Fruit Desserts
Register for Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29 9am-11:30am SOLD OUT
Register for Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29 1pm-3:30pm SOLD OUT
Teen 3-Day Gluten Free and Veggie Mini Camp
We welcome kids 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, knife skills, classic techniques, organization, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and creativity.
Day 1: Breakfast
Day 2: Lunch
Day 3: Dinner
Register for Wednesday, July 6 - Friday, July 8 1:30pm-4:30pm
Teen Camp: Baking and Pastry
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: Quick Breads and Short Pastry
Day 2: French Pastry Techniques
Day 3: Dough Day
Day 4: Chocolate Desserts
Day 5: Fruit Desserts
Register for Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15 9am-12pm SOLD OUT
Register for Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15 1:30pm-4:30pm SOLD OUT
Register for Monday, August 8 - Friday, August 12 9am-12pm SOLD OUT
Register for Monday, August 8 - Friday, August 12 1:30pm-4:30pm SOLD OUT
*Please note our kitchens are not a gluten or nut-free environment.
