Hands on cooking classes infused with nutrition education

We believe in increasing access to the essential health information of food and nutrition by empowering youth with cooking skills and healthy eating resources that are good for people, the planet and our community. Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL!

NEW: 35 Kid Approved Recipes!! We are so proud to share the launch of our digital cookbook!

Deconstructed & beloved meals that help kids explore new food. Simple, delicious and most under 30 mins!

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Day off Camp

School's Out, JCK Camp Is In! 👩‍🍳🎉

No school? No problem! When school's out, the JCK kitchen is heating up with a full day of hands-on cooking, creativity, and fun!

Our Day Off Camps keep junior chefs busy whipping up delicious recipes from scratch, learning new culinary skills, and making memories with friends. We'll mix in games, crafts, and plenty of fun throughout the day!

We'll take care of everything — including lunch, snacks, ingredients, and all cooking supplies. Just drop off your junior chef and we'll handle the rest!

📅 Upcoming School Days Off: Check our camp calendar for available dates

⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

👩‍🍳 Two hands-on recipes + games and activities

🥪 Lunch + snack included

📍 Lincoln Park & West Loop (availability varies by date)

🎒 Ages 4+

Spots are limited, so grab yours before they're gone!

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Programs

Explore the range of programs that Junior Chefs Kitchen has to offer with our flexible pricing plans.

Classes

1 hour of hands-on cooking, nutrition education, and skill-building—plus enjoying their creations! Our new tiered curriculum builds week by week, ending in a Master Chef Celebration where students showcase their progress. Join the fun today!

Birthday Parties

1.5 -2 hours making your recipe of choice with friends and family, celebrating over cupcakes and building memories! The special birthday child will have an incredible experience with

Camps

An action packed 6 (or 8) hour day spent cooking, infused with nutrition education, crafting, making friends, moving our bodies, and building community. School Day Off Camps are listed in the Sawyer calendar.

After School

Our Junior Chefs Kitchen curriculum in your school setting when the school day is over, to build upon cooking skills among classmates. Get in touch to learn more.

Parents Night Out

Semester Registrants Only: Parents can enjoy a night out while kids enjoy two hours in a safe, worry-free environment where we will not only take care of the babysitting, but also provide dinner, games & fun!