ROCKY RIVER COOKING CLASS FIELD GUIDE
Summer Cooking Camp: Hands-On Kitchen Weeks for Kids in Rocky River
Three-hour daily sessions for ages 4–13 at Taste Buds Kitchen — a focused primer in kitchen skills, games, and take-home recipes for kids and aspiring teen leaders.
Summer Cooking Camp: Hands-On Kitchen Weeks for Kids in Rocky River.
At Taste Buds Kitchen in Rocky River, children aged 4–13 spend summer days learning to measure, mix and work safely around the stove while playing kitchen games and building confidence through made-from-scratch recipes and team challenges.
Highlights
Camp Highlights
Morning Sessions Built for Beginners
Morning camps run 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and focus on fundamentals: measuring, mixing and safe kitchen habits, paired with stories and games to keep young cooks engaged. Early drop-off (8:30 a.m.) and a late pick-up add-on until 12:30 p.m. are available.
Afternoon Sessions for Developing Skills
Afternoon camps from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. introduce more advanced cooking and baking techniques—knife and burner skills, recipe reading and culinary challenges—with an optional late pick-up until 4:30 p.m.
Counselor-in-Training Program (CIT)
The CIT program, for applicants age 10 and up, runs 8:50 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; accepted CITs assist with morning campers, break for lunch, and join the afternoon group—spots are limited and require an application during checkout.
What the day feels like
What a Day Feels Like
Three-hour sessions are structured around multiple savory and sweet recipes each day, supervised by a friendly culinary crew; campers leave with samples to take home, a TBK apron and a clearer sense of kitchen confidence.
AGES 4–8
Morning Sessions Built for Beginners
Morning camps run 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and focus on fundamentals: measuring, mixing and safe kitchen habits, paired with stories and games to keep young cooks engaged. Early drop-off (8:30 a.m.) and a late pick-up add-on until 12:30 p.m. are available.
AGES 9–13
Afternoon Sessions for Developing Skills
Afternoon camps from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. introduce more advanced cooking and baking techniques—knife and burner skills, recipe reading and culinary challenges—with an optional late pick-up until 4:30 p.m.
TEEN LEADERSHIP
Counselor-in-Training Program (CIT)
The CIT program, for applicants age 10 and up, runs 8:50 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; accepted CITs assist with morning campers, break for lunch, and join the afternoon group—spots are limited and require an application during checkout.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Camp provides stylish TBK aprons and each camper takes home samples of recipes made from scratch.
Daily programming includes multiple recipes (savory and sweet), kitchen games and challenges, supervision by the culinary crew, and TBK aprons for campers.
Campers leave with samples of their work and recipes that reflect made-from-scratch cooking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages does the camp serve?
Camps are for ages 4–13; the CIT program is for ages 10 and up with an application.
How long is each camp day?
Each camp runs three hours per day; morning and afternoon session times vary by age group.
What are the daily start and end times?
Ages 4–8 run 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; ages 9–13 run 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.; CITs follow an extended 8:50 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule.
Are early drop-off or late pick-up options available?
Yes—early drop-off add-ons (8:30 a.m.) and late pick-up add-ons (until 12:30 p.m. for morning camp, until 4:30 p.m. for afternoon camp) are offered.
When does registration open?
Registration opens January 15; camps are likely to sell out, so early booking is recommended.
What does the CIT program entail?
CITs (age 10+) assist with morning campers, have a lunch break, then join the afternoon camp; applicants must apply during checkout and spots are limited.