Building confidence, leadership, and creativity through hands-on cooking

Kids Culinary Programs

Program Options

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Afterschool Enrichment

Fun, hands-on cooking classes that build confidence, independence, and teamwork for kids ages 5-14.

Quick Highlights

  • Weekly sessions (6–12 weeks)

  • 1–2 hour classes

  • 1–2 recipes each class

  • Leadership + teamwork activities

  • We provide all tools + ingredients

  • Perfect for afterschool enrichment or flex periods

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Sample Themes

Sample Themes

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  • Global Flavors (81 countries)

  • Baking & Sweet Science (oven required)

  • Seasonal Cooking

  • Street Food Creations

  • Noodle & Dumpling Explorations

  • Food Fusion & Creativity Challenges

  • Celebrity Chef Recipes

Spring Camp

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Full-Day Culinary Camp for Kids Ages 7–13
9:00 AM–3:00 PM | Concord (Clyde), CA

Summer Camps

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Social Skillet’s Summer Cooking Camp is a hands-on, full-day culinary experience where kids cook real meals, learn essential kitchen skills, and build confidence through food, teamwork, and play.

Each day, campers will prepare 2–3 lunch recipes, eat together, enjoy games and group activities, and finish the afternoon by making a daily dessert.

No prior cooking experience required. All ingredients and materials included.

What to Expect

A Typical Day (9:00 AM–3:00 PM)

• Arrival & warm-up activity
• Morning cooking block (lunch recipes)
• Lunch together & cleanup
• Games or movement break
• Afternoon dessert cooking
• Activity or cooking challenge
• Wrap-up & pickup

2026 Camp Weeks and Themes

🫒 June 22–26: Mediterranean Kitchen
🍝 June 29–July 3: Comfort Food Classics
🌍 July 6–10: International Cuisine
🧁 July 13–17: Baking Bonanza
🍜 July 20–24: Asian Fusion

Pricing
• $575 per child, per week
• Full-day camp (9:00 AM–3:00 PM)
• Optional pre-care starting at 8:30 AM: $15/day
• Space is limited to ensure a safe, hands-on experience

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