Expedition Kitchen Summer Camp 2025
“I watch cooking change the cook, just as it transforms the food.”
– Laura Esquivel
We are offering a variety of hands-on cooking camps this summer in the SF Bay Area, California!
We've got a line-up of fun and magical camps planned for this summer. Your kids are sure to have a blast, develop autonomy, and take home some important life skills this summer. We teach real-world, skills-based culinary techniques that will inspire your child to explore new ingredients and flavors, develop lifelong healthy relationships with food, and learn the ins and outs of the culinary world from industry pros. They will come home excited to share their new skills with your family!
We believe the kitchen is a safe and fun place to explore, ask questions, and learn. Food connects the family and the community and cooking for others shows that we care. We are excited to offer a fun and safe environment for your kids to express themselves confidently, learn new skills, and explore with all of their senses this summer. This will be an experience they will never forget. 8 action-packed weeks of camps in 2 locations! Space is limited, register through Albany and Piedmont Parks and Rec.
"I've never heard my 10-year-old so excited about a camp before! She comes home so enthusiastic about cooking, collaborating with other chefs, and creating new meals! Alicia is incredibly well-organized -- as a parent, I'm so grateful. "
- Rachel S.
Summer Camps in California
Overheard at camp: "This is the best food I have ever tasted"
Epicurean Exploration
AGES 10-17
2 locations in 2025!
Chefs can prepare to awaken their senses and explore the art of flavor. This skills-based camp will delve into the essence of epicurean creativity, teaching culinary techniques to craft exquisite dishes that celebrate the diversity of plant-based cooking. Campers will master the secrets of delightful sauces, bold spice blends, and balanced meals that are both nourishing and sophisticated. By the end of this week of culinary exploration, they’ll return home brimming with confidence and skills, eager to share their newfound artistry and flavor with their families and communities.
July 7th- July 11th
June 9th - June 13th
July 7th - July 11th
Good Mood Food
AGES: 10-17
2 locations in 2025!
Cooking is an art form that engages the senses, nurtures creativity, and provides a myriad of benefits for our mental well-being. In this camp, we’ll explore the powerful connection between what we eat and how we feel, crafting vibrant, nutrient-rich dishes and comforting classics reimagined to nourish and revitalize both body and mind. Campers will gain practical insights into how food impacts mood and overall well-being, along with an arsenal of skills, recipes and mood boosting ingredients to incorporate into their routines. Through creative cooking, they’ll uncover how this practice serves as a powerful outlet for building confidence, enhancing mental health, and fostering meaningful connections with others.
Culinary Creatives
AGES 10-17
2 locations in 2025
This advanced culinary camp goes beyond the basics to inspire and challenge young chefs with a passion for creativity and innovation. Throughout the week, campers will delve into the art of cooking, baking, and experimenting like professional chefs. They’ll explore the science of flavor-building and balance, master classic culinary techniques, and develop the confidence to craft their own signature dishes. Perfect for aspiring chefs ready to push their limits, this vibrant, hands-on camp concludes with an exhilarating “Chopped”-style cooking competition, where campers can showcase their culinary skills and creative flair
Zero-Waste Cooking Camp Challenge
AGES: 10-17
2 locations in 2025!
Join us for a week of creative, sustainable cooking and baking as we take on the Zero-Waste Challenge! Campers will learn to cook carefully, craft resourcefully, and waste nothing by using all parts of a plant while upcycling ingredients into delicious dishes and eco-friendly creations. With fun challenges throughout the week, young chefs will develop their culinary skills while embracing sustainability, feeding their hunger for positive change, and creating meals that are as kind to the planet as they are delicious
August 4th - August 8th
"I had a lot of fun at this cooking camp. My mom loved that she didn’t have to feed me and she got to sample what I was cooking each day. I loved that so many of the recipes offered us a chance to customize the dishes to our taste, and that I learned a lot of new cooking skills."
-Charlie K. (Happy Camper)
Path to Panacea
