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

☀️ The full JCK Summer Camp Field Trip lineup is HERE! ☀️

We’re so excited to officially announce this summer’s incredible restaurant and culinary field trip experiences for our campers! From behind-the-scenes kitchen visits to hands-on culinary adventures around Chicago, this year’s lineup is packed with unforgettable experiences designed to inspire our young chefs. 🍳✨

Head to the Camps section of our website to explore all themed weeks, featured restaurant field trips, and summer experiences. Spots are filling quickly — Lincoln Park is nearly sold out, and several West Loop weeks already have waitlists!

🎥 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 registration is currently open.

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 / 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!