Kid Chef Summer Camp 2026
Menu: Street Food of the World
Week 2: June 15th – June 19th, 2026
👦👧 Ages: 8–14
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
Pescatarians, Vegetarians, and Vegans Welcome!
Get ready to travel the globe—one bite at a time!
This week, Kid Chefs dive into the exciting and colorful world of street food, where bold flavors, handheld eats, sizzling skillets, and sweet treats come alive. From crispy empanadas to vibrant tacos and tropical turnovers, campers will explore foods loved by kids and families all around the world.
This is the perfect week for young chefs who love trying new foods, building creative flavor combinations, and getting hands-on with fun street-style cooking.
Sample Menu for the Week
- (Featuring South American Street Food Favorites)
- Tacos al Pastor with Zucchini
A bright, flavorful, kid-approved street classic—fun to assemble and even more fun to eat.
- Gallo Pinto – Nicaraguan Red Beans & Rice
A comforting and colorful street staple that teaches sautéing, seasoning, and rice mastery.
- Plantain Empanadas with Cheese, Olives & Cumin
Crispy, sweet-savory pockets—kids LOVE making these (and filling them their own way!).
- Coconut & Mango Turnovers
Flaky pastry meets tropical sweetness for the perfect end-of-day treat.
Try Everything! They might just like it!

Daily Schedule at Camp
Our carefully designed daily schedule keeps kids engaged, inspired, and having fun:
- Palate Games- Aroma guessing, flavor challenges, blind tasting bees—kids explore the world through taste.
- Group Cooking Activity- Knife skills, seasoning, sautéing, roasting, pastry folding—kids practice street food cooking techniques from around the world.
- Team Prep Time- Campers team up to read recipes, measure ingredients, chop, mix, season, and build each dish together.
- Recipe Presentation- Street-food style show-and-tell! Kids explain their creations, flavor choices, and teamwork moments.
- Lunch – Course by Course- Campers sit together and enjoy the vibrant dishes they created—tacos, empanadas, rice bowls, and more.
- Kitchen Chores- Learning responsibility the fun way—just like a real street vendor keeps their cart clean!
- Dessert Time- Warm, crispy Coconut & Mango Turnovers—one of the sweetest moments of the day.
- Wrap-Up Discussion- Kids share their favorite flavors, proud kitchen wins, and new foods they can’t wait to make again.
Why You and Your Child/Teen Will Love This Program
🍽️ Hands-On Cooking: Real recipes, real skills, real fun.
🌍 Global Exploration: Taste the world from our Chapel Hill kitchen!
🌱 Garden-to-Table: learn about compost and gardening produce
💛 Confidence Building: Kids shine as they create, lead, and taste bravely.
🤝 Teamwork & Friendship: Supportive, fun, and full of connection.
Spaces Fill Fast! Reserve Your Spot Today!
👉 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!
Let’s make this summer one to remember! 🌞🍴🌎