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School Break Cooking Camp by Taste Buds Kitchen NYC - New York

School Break Cooking Camp by Taste Buds Kitchen NYC

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours per day

Fitness Level

Suitable for children of all fitness levels with no strenuous physical activity required.

Overview

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.

New York, New York

School Break Cooking Camp

Ages 4-13 • 3 hours per day • When school is closed, we are open!

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About This Adventure

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!

School Break Camps

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.

About

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

  • Friendly culinary crew
  • Learn new skills
  • Kitchen games & challenges
  • Stylish TBK aprons
  • Take home samples
  • Made-from-scratch recipes

"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 4-8

  • Camp runs from 9am - 12pm
  • Early drop-off add-on available at 8:30am
  • Late pick-up add-on available until 12:30pm
  • Campers learn the fundamentals of measuring, mixing, and working safely in the kitchen along with fun stories and kitchen games.

Ages 9-13

  • Camp runs from 1pm - 4pm
  • Late pick-up add-on available until 4:30pm
  • Campers learn more advanced cooking and baking techniques, recipe reading, culinary challenges, knife skills, burner skills, and clean sweeps.

Counselor-in-Training Program (CIT)

Ages 10+ with accepted application; apply early as spots are limited

  • CIT Program runs from 8:50am - 4pm
  • Early drop-off add-on available at 8:30am
  • Late pick-up add-on available until 4:30pm
  • A great opportunity for children who want to gain experience working with younger children in a friendly setting. CITs assist younger children in our morning camp, enjoy a lunch break and then join their peers in the afternoon camp.
  • CIT Traits: friendly, comfortable around young children, interested in cooking, independent, follow instructions well
  • To apply, proceed to book your desired Kids Cooking Camp date and select the Counselor-in-Training Application at checkout
  • "Being a CIT was the highlight of my summer! I loved interacting with the young campers, being in charge of things and getting "behind the scenes" access in the Kitchen!"

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.

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early for Smooth Check-in

Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before camp start time to ensure a relaxed check-in process.

Dress for Kitchen Work

Wear clothes that can get messy and closed-toe shoes for safety and comfort.

Notify Staff of Allergies

Provide clear allergy information ahead of time—menus are nut-free but other restrictions should be disclosed.

Extended Pickup Options

Take advantage of available early drop-off or late pick-up to fit your schedule smoothly.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Pigeons common to NYC rooftops
  • Squirrels in nearby city parks

History

Taste Buds Kitchen operates in Chelsea, a neighborhood known for its vibrant art galleries and historic meatpacking district, blending culture with modern culinary education.

Conservation

The camp uses locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and emphasizes waste reduction practices amid its cooking sessions.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable, washable clothing

Essential

Choose attire that can handle kitchen spills and frequent washing.

Closed-toe shoes

Essential

Protects feet from accidents and spills in the kitchen setting.

Reusable water bottle

Keeps kids hydrated throughout the camp sessions.

Apron (provided but can bring own)

An apron helps keep clothes clean during hands-on cooking.