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!

Summer Camp 2026 Update

Summer Camp Is OPEN for Registration!

Summer at Junior Chefs Kitchen is officially on — and we can’t wait to cook with your kids! Our hands-on Summer Camp is where confidence grows, friendships form, and kids build real-life skills in the kitchen (while having a ton of fun).

Each day at camp is filled with:
🍴 real cooking and kid-friendly recipes
🌎 global flavors and cultural exploration
👩‍🍳 confidence-building, age-appropriate skills
💛 joyful moments your kids will talk about all summer

Whether your child joins us for one week or the whole season, they’ll leave proud of what they create and excited to keep cooking at home.

🎥 Want a peek inside camp life?
Check out our Day in the Life video to see what a typical day at Junior Chefs Kitchen Summer Camp looks like — from aprons on to dishes done.

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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 hour day spent cooking, infused with nutrition education, crafting, making friends, moving our bodies, and building community. Day Off Camps listed in the calendar. Summer Camp 2026 launching Feb 1st.

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.

Date Night

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!