Keep Cooking All Year.
Join the COOKSMART community for free, or become a Member and turn cooking into a visible, structured, year-long journey.
"Thank you COOKSMART, my son had a great time at summer camp. He came home extremely excited about what he learnt, and wanted to cook at home! Would definitely recommend to others. "
— COOKSMART Parent"I wish I had this when I was a kid."
We hear this from parents every single day. Cooking isn't just a fun camp activity—it's a foundational life skill that shifts how children see themselves and their responsibilities.
Rules & Responsibility
Following a recipe requires patience. Kitchen safety requires focus. And cleaning up teaches respect for shared spaces. Cooking naturally enforces rules in a way that feels rewarding, not restrictive.
Year-Round Momentum
When kids track their skills and earn badges, cooking transforms from a chore into a personal achievement. They get excited to step into the kitchen, try new foods, and show off their progress all year long.
University & Beyond
These skills compound. A 7-year-old learning to safely chop becomes a 14-year-old packing their own lunch, who becomes an 18-year-old thriving independently at university without relying on takeout.
Founding 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
A sturdy home to store printable recipes, track skill milestones, and paste collectible camp stickers.
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.
The Annual Cooking Journal
A 20+ page structured guide included with membership. Designed to track their journey from Cucumber to Master Onion.
The Trophy Case
Dedicated sticker slots for every seasonal camp and specific skill they conquer.
Skill Tracker
Clear rubrics showing parents and kids exactly what independence looks like.
Family Cookbooks
Blank templates and reference guides so they can bring camp recipes home to your kitchen.
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 Library
Blank Recipes
Download PDF
Skill Trackers
Download PDF
Challenges
Download PDF
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
- Camp announcements
- Access to the Printables Hub
- Early registration reminders
- At-home cooking challenges
- 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.
Free
COOKSMART Club
Stay connected with camp updates, early registration reminders, and seasonal recipes. It’s the easiest way to keep cooking in the loop with no commitment.
$149
COOKSMART Membership
Membership turns cooking into a structured, year-long journey with a journal, apron, badges, and visible skill progression. Designed for families who want confidence and independence to grow over time.
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