easy
3 hours per day
Suitable for children of all fitness levels with no strenuous physical activity required.
Taste Buds Kitchen’s School Break Cooking Camp in NYC offers kids aged 4-13 a fun, hands-on way to build kitchen skills and confidence during school holidays. Learn how this unique urban program engages young chefs with cooking challenges and social fun.
Ages 4-13 • 3 hours per day • When school is closed, we are open!
Join our exciting School Break Cooking Camps, where kids aged 4-13 can gain kitchen confidence, learn essential cooking skills, and make new friends! With hands-on activities, culinary challenges, and delicious recipes, each day promises fun and creativity. Don't miss out on this memorable culinary adventure!
When school is out, our camps are in!
Register early to guarantee your spot as camps frequently sell out. Registration is by day and we hope you'll join us for multiple days. Reach out if you'd like to schedule a private camp for your child and classmates if your school is closed (or closes early) on a date that we don't have a camp scheduled.
Our kids cooking camps are the perfect recipe for gaining kitchen confidence, learning essential cooking skills and making new friends. It will be the highlight of your week! Our half-day cooking camps feature multiple recipes each day, typically savory and sweet.
What to Expect
"My daughter...looked forward to going to the cooking school EVERY day this week. She was so excited! And the food was good – plus, it got her to try quinoa. A first! Very pleased and loved that they helped my daughter enjoy cooking so much. She asked if she could do this again next week! 🙂" - Julie L.
Ages 10+ with accepted application; apply early as spots are limited
Recipe Details: Click here to checkout the recipes you'll be cooking. All of our menus are nut-free. If you have a different dietary restriction, select a menu that clearly notes the allergen that will be avoided. For your safety, we are not able to make individual adjustments to recipes in our classes.
Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before camp start time to ensure a relaxed check-in process.
Wear clothes that can get messy and closed-toe shoes for safety and comfort.
Provide clear allergy information ahead of time—menus are nut-free but other restrictions should be disclosed.
Take advantage of available early drop-off or late pick-up to fit your schedule smoothly.
Taste Buds Kitchen operates in Chelsea, a neighborhood known for its vibrant art galleries and historic meatpacking district, blending culture with modern culinary education.
The camp uses locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and emphasizes waste reduction practices amid its cooking sessions.
Choose attire that can handle kitchen spills and frequent washing.
Protects feet from accidents and spills in the kitchen setting.
Keeps kids hydrated throughout the camp sessions.
An apron helps keep clothes clean during hands-on cooking.