child chopping vegetables

June 30th - August 29th

Choose the timing that works best for your family

We’ve got flexible options:

  • Full-Day Camp: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Half-Day Camp: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

  • Early Drop-Off: Available from 8:00 AM

  • Extended Care: Optional, until 6:00 PM

Please Note:

  • Weeks of June 30–July 4 and August 5–8 are 4-day weeks

  • Fee for 4-day week: $423 + HST

  • Use coupon code: 20254DAY at checkout for this rate

Flexible, convenient, and 100% parent-approved!

 

A Camp You Can Feel Good About!

At CookSmart, your child’s well-being comes first.

Small group sizes for personalized attention
Instructors certified in First Aid, CPR, Allergy Awareness, and Safe Food Handling
Allergy-aware ingredients and cooking practices
Inclusive, supportive atmosphere where every child feels welcome
Knife skills are a key part of our hands-on cooking program, and we approach them with care, structure, and supervision.
Skills they learn are measuring, using heat safely and how to balance flavours

By the end of the week, kids walk away with new skills and a sense of confidence they’ll carry into every meal they help make at home.

 

Our Weekly Themes

Each theme features new fun recipes that build cooking skills, nutrition and financial literacy games, art projects, science experiments and outdoor games.

4 weeks to learn all the skills needed in the kitchen!

  • Step into the enchanting world of Whisks and Wands, where the kitchen transforms into a haven for culinary wizardry—a magical realm within COOKSMART! ✨

    🪄 Camp Highlights:
    Embark on a magical culinary journey with potion-inspired meals. Each bite is pure enchantment!

    🎩 Kitchen Magic:
    Learn fun kitchen tricks and craft your own magical creations with simple ingredients.

    🌈 Mystical Snacks:
    Create Bewitched Snacks and other spellbinding treats that bring magic to your plate.

    🧙‍♂️ Wand Fun & Sewing:
    Conjure creative crafts that teach button sewing from upcycled materials while exploring sustainability and emotional wellness.

    🌿 Magical Plants:
    Discover the healing powers of nature through mystical plants, blending wizardry with environmental awareness.

    🧙‍♀️ Wizarding Challenge:
    Dress in robes for a thrilling finale, showcasing your culinary magic in the ultimate wizarding cook-off.

    🌟 Join Us!
    Let cookies and wizardry collide for an unforgettable week of culinary delight. Secure your spot in Whisks and Wands today!

    • June 30-July 4 Port Credit

    • July 7 – July 11: Clarkson

    • July 21 – July 25: Oakville

    • July 28-Aug 1: Port Credit

    • August 4 – August 8: Clarkson

    • August 18 – August 22: Oakville

    • Aug 25 - Aug 29: Port Credit

  • Get ready for a flavor-packed journey with COOKSMART’s Around the World in 5 Days Summer Camp! This camp is perfect for hands-on kids who love exploring the world through its amazing cuisines.

    🌍 Flavors of the World
    Travel daily to new cultures through their iconic dishes—from Indian spices to Indigenous sustainable foods and Mexican delicacies.

    🥘 COOKSMART Challenge Contest
    Show off your skills and cultural knowledge during Friday’s fun-filled cooking competition.

    🍴 Culinary Adventures
    Discover how over 40 cultures use similar ingredients, craft the perfect hummus, and balance flavors with global seasonings.

    🇬🇧 Biscuits and Cakes
    Bake buttery English scones and iconic Australian ANZAC Biscuits in a baking adventure across continents.

    🌱 Gardens & Composting
    Learn about sustainable living, gardening, and composting with wiggly worm friends!

    🎭 Games & Creativity
    Enjoy global games and create art for our gallery, blending fun and creativity.

    🎉 Building Challenge
    Work together to build iconic structures in a Flags of the World domino contest.

    Join COOKSMART’s Around the World in 5 Days Camp for an unforgettable week of food, fun, and cultural discovery! 🌏🍴

    • July 7 – July 8: Port Credit

    • July 14 – July 18: Clarkson

    • July 28 – August 1: Oakville

    • Aug 4- Aug 8: Port Credit

    • August 11 – August 15: Clarkson

    • August 25 – August 29: Oakvilletion text goes here

  • Embark on a culinary adventure with COOKSMART's Cooking Quest Summer Camp, where food meets the excitement of gaming! Level up your kitchen skills with fun, hands-on cooking activities inspired by video game worlds.

    🎮 Quest Highlights

    • Character Creations: Craft edible heroes like Mario Mushrooms and Pac-Man Pancakes.

    • Flavor Mastery: Unlock secret ingredients to create epic dishes.

    • Boss Battle Baking: Tackle challenges like the Cupcake Conundrum and Cookie Monster Duel.

    • Power-Boosted Snacks: Energize with treats like Power-Up Balls and Mega Mario Mac.

    👾 Why Join Cooking Quest?

    • Hands-on learning that transforms cooking into a playful adventure.

    • Nutritious recipes to fuel fun and keep energy high.

    • Teamwork and creativity with fellow campers in a supportive environment.

    🎁 Level Up & Win!
    Earn badges, showcase your skills, and aim for the title of Power Chef of the Week.

    Ready to cook, game, and explore? Join COOKSMART's Cooking Quest for an unforgettable week of flavor-packed fun and learning! 🚀🍳

    • June 30 – July 4: Clarkson

    • July 14 – July 18: Oakville

    • July 21 -July 25: Port Credit

    • July 28 – August 1: Clarkson

    • August 11 – August 15: Oakville

    • August 18-22 Port Credit

    • August 25 – August 29: Clarkson

  • Science is everywhere in the kitchen! Get out your magnifying glass and let’s find out how food works both in our bodies, how it grows and how we can make it into delicious food to eat!

    Camp Highlights:

    🌿 Wild Gourmet Explorer:

    Uncover the wild gourmet explorer within you, exploring the unique tastes of the untamed wilderness and unlocking the thrill of culinary discovery!

    🦌 Wild Edibles Snacking Adventure:

    Craft delectable snacks using a rainbow of wild edibles straight from the heart of nature, each bite an adventure into undiscovered flavors.

    🎨 Nature's Pantry Mural on Turtle Island:

    Collaborate to create a vibrant mural showcasing nature's pantry on Turtle Island, capturing the essence of wild culinary exploration.

    Join Us for a Week of Culinary Exploration!

    Secure your spot in the Food Discovery Safari at COOKSMART. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of wild flavors, culinary exploration, and creativity for a safari you'll remember forever!

    • July 14 – July 18: Port Credit

    • July 21 – July 25: Clarkson

    • August 4 – August 8: Oakville

    • Aug 11 - Aug 15: Port Credit

    • August 18 – August 22: Clarkson

 
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Simple, All-In Pricing

  • Full Day: $529/week

  • Half-Day: $359/week

  • Sibling Discount: $25 off each additional child - use CSFAMILY2 coupon code

 Includes everything:

  • Cooking supplies + daily snacks

  • Nutritious vegetarian lunch (both half-day and full-day)

  • Optional extended care

  • Digital recipe book

  • Skills report card to track progress

Pick a camp and location that works for you

Full Day Camp | 9AM - 4PM | $529/week

 

Half Day Camp | 9AM - 1:30PM | $359/week

 
instructor helping a child cook

Quick & Easy Registration

  1. Choose location + your week

  2. Hit Sign Up for Camp

  3. Fill out the short form + Add a sibling by adjusting quantity & Register once for both!

  4. Check your inbox, you’re in!
    Spots go fast, don’t wait!

 

What Parents Are Saying

★★★★★ “My son absolutely loved it! He came home so excited every day.”
— Sarah, mom of 8-year-old
★★★★★ “Tate has been LOVING cooking class. Thanks so much again for accommodating Tate’s dietary restrictions so graciously and effortlessly. I’m truly grateful!”
— Sarah.
★★★★★ “The instructors were amazing, and I felt 100% comfortable leaving my daughter there.”
— Karen T.
 

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

Who can attend?

Kids ages 5–12

What should they bring?

Just a water bottle, hat and indoor shoes

Are meals included?

Snacks, yes! Pack a nut-free snacks only

What if my child has allergies?

We’re allergy-aware. Just let us know! We’ve got them covered

Can I reschedule or cancel?

Yes, with conditions that can be found in our cancellation policy at the bottom of this page