Send your kids on a flavorful journey this summer at Baltimore Chef Shop’s Culinary Squared camp! Designed for ages 8-13, this camp combines fun, skill-building, and tasty creations to fuel young chefs' confidence in the kitchen.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours per session
Fitness Level
Suitable for children with normal physical activity levels; no special fitness required.
Wildlife
History
Baltimore has a rich food culture blending diverse influences, supporting a thriving local culinary education scene.
Conservation
Baltimore Chef Shop emphasizes sustainable sourcing by utilizing local ingredients and minimizing waste in camp activities.
Baltimore Chef Shop
Send your kids on a flavorful journey this summer at Baltimore Chef Shop’s Culinary Squared camp! Designed for ages 8-13, this camp combines fun, skill-building, and tasty creations to fuel young chefs' confidence in the kitchen.
Baltimore Chef Shop is a Baltimore, Maryland culinary studio offering hands-on cooking classes, week-long teen camps, and ingredient kits for home preparation. The shop specializes in collaborative, skill-building experiences that range from 3-hour Parent and Me sessions to week-long Around the World teen camps. Classes include Parent and Me: Baking Basics, Parent and Me: Sushi, Parent and Me: Pies, Couples Cook: Sushi, Couples Cook: Regional Mexican Cuisine, Classic Italian Desserts, Hearty Seasonal Soups, Summer Party Desserts, and a Café Brunch ingredients kit. Students learn foundational techniques such as knife skills, pastry methods, and kitchen safety while preparing recipes like biscuits, scones, muffins, key lime pie, brown-butter peach upside-down cake, roasted butternut squash soup, coconut lentil soup, cannoli, tiramisu, and sushi. Pastry chefs lead focused dessert workshops and all equipment is provided for select classes like sushi. Many classes run approximately three hours; kits and some experiences may be shorter. Sessions culminate in sit-down meals or opportunities to take creations home, and participants are often invited to bring a favorite beverage. Programs accommodate young chefs aged 8–17 in Parent and Me formats and offer teen-focused summer camps exploring global cuisines. Baltimore Chef Shop emphasizes a safe, supportive learning environment appropriate for beginners through advanced home cooks. The shop’s mix of classes, camps, and kits makes it a practical choice for families, couples, and teens seeking immersive culinary education in Baltimore.
Reservations are available through the Baltimore Chef Shop website or by contacting the studio directly for class schedules and gift options.
Location
Baltimore, MD
Classes held in Baltimore, Maryland
Young Chefs
Ages 8–17
Parent-and-Me classes for kids and guardians
Class Lengths
1–3 hours
Hands-on sessions and ingredient kits vary
Experiences Offered
11 unique classes
Cooking classes, camps, and ingredient kits
See class schedules, check age requirements, and secure a spot in a hands-on workshop, teen camp, or ingredient kit experience.
Arrive on time
Prompt arrival helps maximize hands-on cooking time and ensures a smooth check-in process.
Wear comfortable clothes
Choose clothes that can get messy and closed-toe shoes for safety in the kitchen.
Stay hydrated
Bring a water bottle to keep your child hydrated during active cooking sessions.
Notify allergies in advance
Inform the camp about any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to the start.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet from spills and dropped objects during cooking activities.
Apron
Keeps clothing clean and helps children feel like true chefs.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps young campers hydrated throughout busy sessions, especially in warm months.
summer
Hair tie or hat
Keeps hair secured away from the face and food for safety and hygiene.