Summer Cooking Camp 2026!

Summer Cooking Camp is back, and we’re so excited to cook and bake with your kids this summer! Our hands-on camps are designed to build confidence in the kitchen, spark creativity, and make cooking fun and approachable—whether campers are just getting started or already love to cook.

Each week includes a ton of baking alongside savory cooking projects, so campers get plenty of hands-on time with mixing, measuring, kneading, and decorating. Camp days also include built-in downtime with games, bead making, and creative crafts, giving kids a chance to relax, reset, and connect with friends between kitchen tasks.

We are currently building our parent portal, with camp registration will launch this Monday, March 16th, but it may be pushed if we need more time to ensure sign up goes smoothly.

The official launch date will be announced by email first.

Click here to Register!

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Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly—we can’t wait to cook, bake, create, and play with your kids this summer! 🧁✨

• $475 per session Youth
• $500 per session for Advanced
• $200 per session for CIT

• Session 1: June 29 – July 3, Waitlist Only
• Session 2: July 6 – July 10, Waitlist Only
• Session 3: July 13 – July 17, Waitlist Only
• Session 4: July 20 – July 24, Waitlist Only
• Session 5: August 3 – August 7, Waitlist Only

🕒 Camp Hours:
8:30 AM – 2:15 PM
Before camp care is available 8:00-8:30 AM (fees available in registration)

Aftercare available until 3:30 PM (fees available in registration)

Families may register for one session or multiple weeks, an additional fee will be added to your registration. 

Youth Cooking Camp is open to campers ages 8–14 only, with no exceptions.
This program focuses on foundational cooking and baking skills, kitchen safety, teamwork, and confidence-building in a supportive, encouraging environment. THIS IS THE RIGHT PLACE for 95% of kids who come to this camp. 

We’re thrilled to introduce Advanced, an advanced program for ages 10–14. This is for children that qualify. 

• Session 1: June 29 – July 3, 1 spot only
• Session 2: July 6 – July 10 ,Waitlist Only
• Session 3: July 13 – July 17, Waitlist Only
• Session 4: July 20 – July 24, 4 spots available 
• Session 5: August 3 – August 7, 1 spot available

Advanced Cooking Camp is for those students who have been with my program for years and are ready to build on foundational skills, take on more independence in the kitchen, and dive deeper into techniques and recipes—with even more baking woven in.

• Offered all summer
• Very limited spots available
• For campers with at least 3 years experience with SLK or a year of afterschool cooking at SLK. 
• If you would like to see if your child can qualify there will be a cooking and baking online test available. If interested in the test please email me at thesilverlakekitchen@gmail.com
• Detailed Requirements coming soon

We will also be offering a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for 14 & 15 year olds interested in leadership, mentorship, and supporting younger campers while continuing to grow their own cooking skills.

• Session 1: June 29 – July 3, 1 spot available
• Session 2: July 6 – July 10 ,1 spot available 
• Session 3: July 13 – July 17, 1 spot available 
• Session 4: July 20 – July 24,1 spot available
• Session 5: August 3 – August 7, 1 spot available

Before the camp season begins, all counselors, kitchen staff, and CITs will participate in a group training and team-building meeting. During this time, we will review camp responsibilities, camper interaction expectations, safety procedures, and how to create a positive and inclusive environment for all campers.

• CITs will arrive approximately 15 minutes before campers each day to help prepare for the morning and assist with camper arrival.
• Throughout the day, CITs will help create a welcoming environment by engaging with campers, especially those who arrive without friends or may need extra support connecting with others.
• CITs may also be paired with a counselor during cooking and baking activities to provide additional assistance and encouragement to campers.
• Responsibilities may include:
• Handing out prizes and awards
• Participating in weekly camp competitions and activities
• Assisting with packaging and distributing food at the end of the day
• Helping with camper dismissal and pick-up procedures
• Supporting counselors and kitchen staff throughout the day
• And of course, clean-up is a team effort at camp. Everyone, whether camper or staff member, participates in daily clean-up to help keep our kitchen and camp space clean, organized, and respectful.

Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly—we can’t wait to cook, bake, create, and play with your kids this summer! 🧁✨