Kid Chef Summer Camp 2026
Menu: Beach Towns of America – Maine, Bar Harbor, Charleston, Hawaii & Seattle
Week 9: August 3rd – August 7th, 2026
👦👧 Ages: 8–14
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
Pescatarians, Vegetarians, and Vegans Welcome!
Sunshine, salty breezes, beach boardwalks, and coastal kitchens—this week Kid Chefs cook their way through the iconic beach towns of America!
From Maine’s cool lobster rolls to the tropical sweetness of Hawaii and the fresh flavors of the Pacific Northwest, this week is all about bright, fresh, summery cooking.
Perfect for kids who love seafood, fresh veggies, fun handheld foods, and summery desserts inspired by America’s coastline.
Sample Menu for the Week
- 🦞 Bar Harbor Maine Cool Lobster Salad on Rolls
A refreshing coastal classic—cool lobster tossed with herbs and lemon, served in soft rolls. (Veg/pescatarian alternatives available.)
- 🥔 Potato Salad with Cucumber, Zucchini & Lemon
Light, bright, and full of crunch—a fresh twist on a favorite summer side.
- 🌽 Maine Roasted Corn Egg-Boats
Roasted sweet corn baked inside fluffy egg “boats”—fun, hearty, and so colorful!
- 🫐 Blueberry Slump
A warm, juicy New England dessert with bubbling blueberries and dumplings—summer in a bowl!


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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