Kid Chef Summer Camp 2026
Menu: Old World Kitchen – Italy, France, Greece & Spain
Week 7: July 20th – July 24th, 2026
👦👧 Ages: 8–14
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
Pescatarians, Vegetarians, and Vegans Welcome!
This week, Kid Chefs travel back to the Old World, exploring the unforgettable flavors of Mediterranean Europe! We’ll visit the sun-soaked shores of Greece, the cozy kitchens of France, the rustic charm of Italy, and the bold spice and spirit of Spain.
From bright salads to savory meatballs, warm pita, and a coconut-semolina cake with basil glaze, this week blends history, flavor, and hands-on fun into one delicious adventure.
Perfect for young chefs who love fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and learning classic dishes from some of the world’s most food-famous regions.
Sample Menu for the Week
- 🥗 Classic Greek Salad
Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, olives, feta, and herbs—simple, colorful, and kid-approved.
- 🧆 Keftedes – Greek-Style Meatballs
Herby, savory, and seared to perfection—these Greek meatballs are a huge favorite with campers.
- 🥕 Roasted Carrot Hummus with Warm Pita Bread
Sweet roasted carrots blended into a creamy, vibrant hummus—fun to dip, spread, and snack on.
- 🍰 Basbousa – Semolina & Coconut Cake with Basil Glaze
A moist Mediterranean dessert with a fragrant basil glaze—sweet, soft, and so much fun to make
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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