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!
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!
A Camp You Can Feel Good About!
At COOKSMART, your child’s well-being comes first.
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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
Half Day Camp | 9AM - 1:30PM | $359/week - Available after March break
Quick & Easy Registration
Choose location + your week
Hit Sign Up for Camp
Fill out the short form + Add a sibling by adjusting quantity & Register once for both!
Check your inbox, you’re in!
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What Parents Are Saying
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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