2026 SUMMER CAMP

Choose from 9 weeks of Cooking & Lifeskills adventures with 4 tantalizing themes

June 28-August 28 for SK to Grade 6/7

Registration opens January 1 - Limited spaces BOOK NOW!

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL for first 50 spots only! Don’t miss OUT! SAVE $100

$399 plus tax Use code EARLY2026

5 day camp Monday -Friday 9-4pm Lunch and snacks included!

Register Opens January 1 2026
Kids cooking at summer camp
 

June 28th - August 28th

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

Special Pricing for Short Weeks:

The weeks of June 29–July 3 and August 4-7 are 4-day camps (instead of the usual 5 days).

To apply the discount on 4 day weeks:

  • Full-day camp, use code: 20264DAY

  • Half-day camp, use code: 2026HALF4DAY

Flexible, convenient, and 100% parent-approved!

REGISTER FOR CAMP January 1
 

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 Cookies & Cauldrons, 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 every  morning:
    Create Bewitched Snacks and other spellbinding treats that bring magic to your plate.

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

    🌿 Magical Plants:
    Discover the flavour powers of mystical plants, blending wizardry with garden knowledge and environmental awareness.

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

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


    • July 6 – July 10: Port Credit

    • July 20 – July 24: Clarkson

    • July 27-July 31:  Oakville

    • August 4 – August 7: Port Credit

    • August 17 – August 21: Clarkson

    • Aug 24 - Aug 28: Oakville

  • Get ready for a flavor-packed journey with COOKSMART’s Passport to COOKING 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 for things like pancakes, craft the perfect hummus, and balance flavors with global seasonings.

    🇦🇺 Biscuits and Cakes
    Bake Bannock and 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 Passport to COOKING Camp for an unforgettable week of food, fun, and cultural discovery! 🌏🍴

    • July 6 – July 10: Oakville * Join Waitlist

    • July 13 – July 17: Clarkson * Join Waitlist

    • July 27 – July 31: Port Credit

    • Aug 4- Aug 7: Oakville

    • August 10 – August 14: Clarkson

    • August 24 – August 28: Port Credit

  • Embark on a culinary adventure with COOKSMART's Kitchen Power-UP 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 Cook of the Week.

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

    • June 28 - July 3 (4 days): Clarkson  *20264DAY

    • July 13 – July 17: Oakville *Join Waitlist

    • July 20 -July 24: Port Credit

    • July 27 – July 31: Clarkson

    • August 10 – August 14: Oakville

    • August 17-21 Port Credit

    • August 24 – August 28: 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:

    🌿 Garden Explorer:

    Uncover the wild gourmet explorer within our garden, exploring the unique tastes of homegrown herbs and unlocking the thrill of culinary discovery!

    🧪 Snacking and Baking Adventures:

    Craft delectable snacks using a rainbow of colours, each bite an adventure into nutrition and creativity, discovering the chemistry of baking in the chocolate chip cookie experiment.

    🔍 Experiment and Investigate:

    Collaborate to create slimes, edible dirt and living salads on Turtle Island, capturing the essence of wild culinary exploration both in the kitchen and outside.

    Join Us for a Week of Science Exploration!

    Secure your spot in our STEM Food Lab Camp. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of wild flavors, culinary exploration, and creativity for an experience to be remembered forever!

    • July 6 - July 10: Clarkson  * Join Waitlist

    • July 13 – July 17: Port Credit

    • July 20 – July 24: Oakville

    • August 4 – August 7 (4 days): Clarkson  *20264DAY

    • Aug 10 - Aug 14: Port Credit

    August 17 – August 21: Oakville

Sign Up for Camp now
Extended Care options
 
kids with finished dishes

Simple, All-In Pricing

  • NEW PRICE: Full Day: $499/week

    * SAVE $100 with EARLY BIRD SPECIAL *EARLY2026 for first 50 families

  • Half-Day: $359/week (available after March break)

  • 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 | $499/week

Clarkson Mississauga
Oakville
Port Credit Mississauga
 

Half Day Camp | 9AM - 1:30PM | $359/week - Available after March break

Clarkson Mississauga
oakville
Port Credit mississauga
 
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!

Pick your location
Extended care options
 

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