Keep Cooking All Year.
Join the COOKSMART community for free, or become a Member and turn cooking into a visible, structured, year-long journey.
"He came home proudly wearing his badge and wanted to cook dinner that night."
— COOKSMART ParentFounding Member Launch
Give them the tools to take ownership of the kitchen. Membership builds an identity that compounds over time.
Members Receive:
- Cooking Journal: Track camps, skills, and recipes.
- Member Apron: A visible symbol of growth.
- Name Badge: Personalized for their apron.
- Sew-On Badges: Collect one for every camp.
- Skill Recognition: Report & highlighted skill per camp.
- Mastery Patches: Earned at Level 4 independence.
- Priority Registration: 48-hour early access to camps.
- Early Bird Pricing: Guaranteed lowest camp rates.
- Bring-a-Friend Pass: $25 pass for a new family.
- Birthday Credit: $25 toward a COOKSMART party.
PLUS: Members receive Early Bird pricing on all 2026 camps — even if you’ve already registered!
The Keepsake System
COOKSMART
Cooking Journal
A sturdy home to store printable recipes, track skill milestones, and paste camp certificates.
A high-quality, durable apron to wear while cooking at home and to every COOKSMART camp.
Sewing their badge onto the apron at home—together with a parent—is their first act of responsibility.
2026
Camp
Guide
Discover the
COOKSMART Method
Before you join the club or book a camp, see exactly how we turn kitchen chaos into structured, skill-building fun. Download our comprehensive 2026 Camp Guide.
Inside the PDF Guide:
- The Progression Path: How kids move from 'Cucumber' (Beginner) to 'Purple Onion' (Mastery).
- Kitchen Report Cards: See how we measure and track skills at every camp to guarantee growth.
- 2026 Camp Themes: Sneak peeks at 'Cookies & Cauldrons', 'STEM Food Lab', and more.
The Printables Hub
Filled up your journal? Need to log a new recipe they invented at home? Our members and free club subscribers have unlimited access to our digital library.
Simply download the PDFs and print them at home to keep the cooking journey growing all year round.
Browse the LibraryBlank Recipe Cards
Download PDF
Skill Trackers
Download PDF
Seasonal Challenges
Download PDF
Measurement Cheatsheets
Download PDF
Not ready for the full kit?
Start with the Free COOKSMART Club to stay connected.
Digital Community Access
No commitment. No cost.
- Seasonal recipe ideas
- Access to the Printables Hub
- At-home cooking challenges
- Camp announcements
- Early registration reminders
- Family kitchen safety tips
In Summary
Free Club
"Keeps you connected."
Emails, digital printables, and updates.
Membership ($149)
"A structured path to independence."
Physical journal, apron, patches, and structured skill tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to attend every camp?
No. Membership works across any camp you attend. Bring your physical journal and apron to the camps that fit your schedule, and we'll track progress and add badges from there.
Are mastery patches guaranteed?
No. Mastery patches are earned when skills reach Level 4 independence (The Purple Onion level). It's a genuine achievement they must work toward.
Can siblings share a membership?
Yes! The $149 Membership is priced per family, making it incredibly accessible if you have multiple young cooks in the house. (Extra aprons/journals can be purchased separately at a discount).
What if we lose the journal?
No problem. You can always print replacement pages from our Digital Printables Hub, or purchase a replacement binder shell to keep the journey going.
Cooking confidence grows over time.
Start free. Go deeper when you're ready.
COOKSMART CLUB
Welcome to the
CookSmart Club
Meals, Big Confidence
This Month's Challenge:
Help make one full meal this week
- Choose a recipe
- Help prep ingredients
- Clean up together
After-School Banana Muffins
Chop & Toss Veggie Salad
Parent Tips Section
Let Kids Help Without Slowing Dinner Down
A quick & practical guide.
