Kid Chef Summer Camp 2026
Menu: New World Kitchen – Mexico, Brazil, California & Argentina
Week 8: July 27th – July 31st, 2026
👦👧 Ages: 8–14
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
Pescatarians, Vegetarians, and Vegans Welcome!
From the markets of Mexico to the beaches of Brazil, the farms of California, and the vibrant flavors of Argentina, this week celebrates the New World Kitchen!
Kid Chefs will explore bold colors, fresh herbs, smoky flavors, bright citrus, and creative salads and sides that define modern North & South American cuisine.
This week is perfect for curious young cooks who love discovering new flavors, experimenting with fresh produce, and bringing big personality into their dishes.
Sample Menu for the Week
- 🍗 Santa Barbara’s Pasta & Roast Chicken Salad
A fresh, colorful California-style pasta salad tossed with roasted chicken, herbs, and veggies—bright, hearty, and delicious.
- 🥬 Brown Derby’s Original Cobb Salad
A famous American classic! Kids learn knife skills as they chop, dice, and assemble a layered Cobb salad with classic toppings.
- 🌶️ Blistered Green Beans with Sweet Chili Sauce, Lime, Sweet Peppers & Caramelized Onions
Crispy, tangy, and sweet—this dish teaches sautéing, caramelizing, and balancing world flavors.
- 🍒 Cherry Upside-Down Cake
Sweet, sticky, and fruity—kids LOVE flipping this gorgeous cake right out of the pan.



Try Everything! They might just like it!
Daily Schedule at Camp
Our schedule is packed with creativity, teamwork, flavor adventures, and just the right amount of challenge to keep young chefs excited every day.
- Palate Games- Guess that flavor! Blind Tasting Bee! Aroma challenges! Kids have a blast discovering the way their taste buds really work.
- Group Cooking Activity- Learn real chef skills—knife safety, sautéing, seasoning, tasting, and cooking with fresh herbs and veggies straight from our garden.
- 👩🍳 Team Prep Time- Kids team up, read recipes, measure ingredients, stir, chop, whisk, and taste-test.
This is the moment they really start feeling like chefs.
- Recipe Presentation- Lights, camera, chef! Teams show off their creations, share what they learned, and taste each other’s dishes.
- Lunch – Course by Course- Kids sit down together and enjoy everything they made. It’s like their own little restaurant!
- We Work Together, We Clean Together – Fun teamwork + responsibility as kids learn the importance of cleaning and Sanitation in the Kitchen
- Dessert Time- The MOST anticipated part of the day—this week, their gorgeous hazelnut sablé tarts.
- Wrap-Up Discussion- Kids share their wins, challenges, and favorite flavors of the day.
Why Kids (and Parents!) Love Our Program
- It’s hands-on and exciting — kids actually cook every day.
- It builds healthy habits — they try new foods and love them.
- It teaches real skills — independence, knife skills, confidence.
- Fresh, garden– learn about composting and produce growing in the garden
- New friends & teamwork — a warm, supportive environment.
- Unforgettable memories — food, fun, laughter, and accomplishment.
👉 Before you go, check out our C’est si Bon! shop featuring cozy hoodies, t-shirts, hats, and coffee mugs made for kitchen-loving families. These chef-inspired items make great gifts and a lasting reminder of your child’s time in the kitchen. Click Here to go to our Shopify Store!
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