Kid Chef Summer Camp 2026
A Bite of Northern Italy: Rustic Cooking for Kid Chefs
Week 5: July 6th – July 10th, 2026
👦👧 Ages: 8–14
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
Pescatarians, Vegetarians, and Vegans Welcome!
Welcome to the mountains, farms, and markets of Northern Italy!
This week, Kid Chefs explore rustic Italian cooking—full of fresh herbs, creamy textures, bright flavors, and cozy dishes inspired by Italian kitchens from Piemonte to Veneto. From savory mushroom pies to zesty lemon semolina cake, campers will mix, bake, chop, and taste their way into the heart of Italy’s culinary traditions.
Perfect for young chefs who love pasta, fresh veggies, comforting dishes, and learning real Italian techniques.
Sample Menu for the Week
- 🥦 Broccoli Parmesan
Tender broccoli tossed with garlic, olive oil, and plenty of parmesan—simple, delicious, and kid-approved.
- 🥕 Pickled Carrots with Fennel Seed, Mustard & Peppercorns
Bright, crunchy, flavorful! A fun intro to pickling with aromatic Italian spices.
- 🍗 Chicken in Terrine with Chopped Herbs
A rustic Northern Italian favorite—layered chicken, fresh herbs, and savory flavors baked into a sliceable terrine.
- 🍄 Garlic Mushroom Pie
Savory mushrooms, garlic, and herbs baked into a golden pie—comforting and full of earthy flavor.
- 🍋 Lemon Semolina Cake (Torta di Semolina al Limone)
Moist, citrusy, and lightly sweet—a beautiful Italian dessert that’s always a camper favorite.


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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