2026
Summer Culinary CampS
Kids, Tweens, and Teens Culinary Summer CampS
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN Thursday, JANUARY 8th!
2026 Summer Camps
Blue Ribbon Cooking, located in the heart of Seattle, offers world-class culinary summer camps for beginner to advanced students from 4 to 17 years old. With the guidance of our professional chef instructors, students learn how to work safely in the kitchen with confidence and independence. From classic culinary skills to baking from scratch, our camps offer students the opportunity to learn how to create delicious savory and sweet dishes in the kitchen.
2026 Camp OFFERINGS
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Classic Culinary Camp
Welcome to Blue Ribbon Cooking’s flagship summer cooking camp, where each day is spent focused on food from different regions of the world. Whether we travel to the Mediterranean to explore Greek and Italian favorites, venture to Asia for sushi and fried rice, or stay a little closer to home for some good old fashioned American comfort foods, your camper is sure to enjoy this well-rounded overview of many domestic and international cooking techniques.
On Thursday your camper will bring home dinner for four people, which they will be excited and happy to share with you!
Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9 am-3 pm
Ages 7 - 17
Price: $850
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June 15 – 18
June 22 – 25
June 29 – July 2
July 6 – 9
July 13 – 16
July 20 – 23
July 27 – 30
Aug 3 – 6
Aug 10 – 13
Aug 17 – 20*email info@blueribboncooking.com to join a wait list
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Each day begins with a quick discussion of the planned itinerary and relevant skills we’ll be working on. Students are broken into groups, roughly along age lines, which rotate through several stations to collaboratively execute the morning’s recipes. Most of these items are then set out for a bountiful lunch for all to enjoy! We are well equipped to modify portions of many of our recipes to accommodate most dietary restrictions*, thus ensuring all students have several items to fuel them through the rest of the day.
After lunch, weather permitting, everyone takes a 45min outdoor break at the school park up Roanoke on Eastlake. This is supervised free time when students can sit quietly and read in the shade, play kickball, or climb on the playground equipment with new friends.
Once we return from the park, it’s right back into cooking for the remainder of the afternoon. Typically, this portion of the day is spent working on the afternoon snack and items that will be part of the take home meal on Thursday.
Please note, because of the other services and classes Blue Ribbon Cooking provides, we do not offer any before or after camp care. Please be prepared to arrive no earlier than 8:50am and pick up no later than 3:10pm each day.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
*There is a spot on our intake forms to list out any special dietary considerations for your camper. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any gluten intolerant students in our Comprehensive Baking or Tour of Italy camps.
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Apron
Professional-quality chef’s knife
Blue Ribbon electronic cookbook (emailed the following Monday)
Daily lunch
Daily culinary ingredients
Take-home dinner for four on the final day
Payment in full due at registration. Camp fees are non-refundable. With three (3) weeks notice, the camp fee may be transferred for up to two (2) years towards a future camp or any of our events, classes, or merchandise. Blue Ribbon will retain 50% of the camp fee for any cancellations made within two (2) weeks of the start of camp session to cover the purchase of supplies and ingredients.
Tour of Asia
The entire week will focus on Asia’s delicious cuisines and culinary history—from Japanese sushi rolls and chicken teriyaki to Pad Thai, Chinese chicken chow mien and Vietnamese spring rolls. Every class will take your taste buds to a different stop on this flavorful tour as we explore Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and Korean cuisines. On Thursday, your camper will bring home a delicious Asian dinner for four, which they’ll be excited and proud to share with you.
Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9 am-3 pm
Ages 7 - 17
Price: $850
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Each day begins with a quick discussion of the planned itinerary and relevant skills we’ll be working on. Students are broken into groups, roughly along age lines, which rotate through several stations to collaboratively execute the morning’s recipes. Most of these items are then set out for a bountiful lunch for all to enjoy! We are well equipped to modify portions of many of our recipes to accommodate most dietary restrictions*, thus ensuring all students have several items to fuel them through the rest of the day.
After lunch, weather permitting, everyone takes a 45min outdoor break at the school park up Roanoke on Eastlake. This is supervised free time when students can sit quietly and read in the shade, play kickball, or climb on the playground equipment with new friends.
Once we return from the park, it’s right back into cooking for the remainder of the afternoon. Typically, this portion of the day is spent working on the afternoon snack and items that will be part of the take home meal on Thursday.
Please note, because of the other services and classes Blue Ribbon Cooking provides, we do not offer any before or after camp care. Please be prepared to arrive no earlier than 8:50am and pick up no later than 3:10pm each day.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
*There is a spot on our intake forms to list out any special dietary considerations for your camper. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any gluten intolerant students in our Comprehensive Baking or Tour of Italy camps.
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Apron
Asian kitchen utensils
Blue Ribbon electronic cookbook (emailed the following Monday)
Daily lunch
Daily culinary ingredients
Take-home dinner for four on the final day
Payment in full due at registration. Camp fees are non-refundable. With three (3) weeks notice, the camp fee may be transferred for up to two (2) years towards a future camp or any of our events, classes, or merchandise. Blue Ribbon will retain 50% of the camp fee for any cancellations made within two (2) weeks of the start of camp session to cover the purchase of supplies and ingredients.
Tour of Italy
Join Blue Ribbon for this exciting camp that will take your tastebuds on a tour of all the wonderful cuisine Italy has to offer. The entire week will focus on Italy’s delicious foods and culinary history—from fresh pasta, sauces, risotto, pizza, polenta, gnocchi, and much more. As their graduation project, on Thursday your camper will also bring home an Italian dinner for four people, which they’ll be excited and proud to share with you!
*Not recommended for gluten intolerant students.
Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9 am-3 pm
Ages 7 - 17
Price: $850
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Each day begins with a quick discussion of the planned itinerary and relevant skills we’ll be working on. Students are broken into groups, roughly along age lines, which rotate through several stations to collaboratively execute the morning’s recipes. Most of these items are then set out for a bountiful lunch for all to enjoy! We are well equipped to modify portions of many of our recipes to accommodate most dietary restrictions*, thus ensuring all students have several items to fuel them through the rest of the day.
After lunch, weather permitting, everyone takes a 45min outdoor break at the school park up Roanoke on Eastlake. This is supervised free time when students can sit quietly and read in the shade, play kickball, or climb on the playground equipment with new friends.
Once we return from the park, it’s right back into cooking for the remainder of the afternoon. Typically, this portion of the day is spent working on the afternoon snack and items that will be part of the take home meal on Thursday.
Please note, because of the other services and classes Blue Ribbon Cooking provides, we do not offer any before or after camp care. Please be prepared to arrive no earlier than 8:50am and pick up no later than 3:10pm each day.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
*There is a spot on our intake forms to list out any special dietary considerations for your camper. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any gluten intolerant students in our Comprehensive Baking or Tour of Italy camps.
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Apron
Pasta tools
Blue Ribbon digital cookbook
Daily lunch
Daily culinary ingredients
Take-home dinner for four on the final day
Payment in full due at registration. Camp fees are non-refundable. With three (3) weeks notice, the camp fee may be transferred for up to two (2) years towards a future camp or any of our events, classes, or merchandise. Blue Ribbon will retain 50% of the camp fee for any cancellations made within two (2) weeks of the start of camp session to cover the purchase of supplies and ingredients.
Tour of Mexico and Latin America
Spice things up with a culinary adventure across Mexico and Latin America! Throughout the week, we’ll “travel” to new stops on our Latin American food tour—discovering the fun and flavor of Mexican, Central American, South American, and Caribbean cuisine. We’ll make favorites like tacos, salsas, enchiladas, empanadas, and other tasty creations from across the region, while learning how ingredients like chilies, citrus, herbs, and spices come together to make every dish pop.
On Thursday, your camper will bring home a delicious Latin-inspired dinner for four that they’ll be excited and proud to share with you!
Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9 am-3 pm
Ages 7 - 17
Price: $850
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Each day begins with a quick discussion of the planned itinerary and relevant skills we’ll be working on. Students are broken into groups, roughly along age lines, which rotate through several stations to collaboratively execute the morning’s recipes. Most of these items are then set out for a bountiful lunch for all to enjoy! We are well equipped to modify portions of many of our recipes to accommodate most dietary restrictions*, thus ensuring all students have several items to fuel them through the rest of the day.
After lunch, weather permitting, everyone takes a 45min outdoor break at the school park up Roanoke on Eastlake. This is supervised free time when students can sit quietly and read in the shade, play kickball, or climb on the playground equipment with new friends.
Once we return from the park, it’s right back into cooking for the remainder of the afternoon. Typically, this portion of the day is spent working on the afternoon snack and items that will be part of the take home meal on Thursday.
Please note, because of the other services and classes Blue Ribbon Cooking provides, we do not offer any before or after camp care. Please be prepared to arrive no earlier than 8:50am and pick up no later than 3:10pm each day.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
*There is a spot on our intake forms to list out any special dietary considerations for your camper. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any gluten intolerant students in our Comprehensive Baking or Tour of Italy camps.
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Essential Latin American cooking tools
Blue Ribbon digital cookbook
Daily lunch
Daily culinary ingredients
Take-home dinner for four on the final day
Payment in full due at registration. Camp fees are non-refundable. With three (3) weeks notice, the camp fee may be transferred for up to two (2) years towards a future camp or any of our events, classes, or merchandise. Blue Ribbon will retain 50% of the camp fee for any cancellations made within two (2) weeks of the start of camp session to cover the purchase of supplies and ingredients.
Comprehensive Baking
Are you looking for the next frontier in baking? Learn how to bake from scratch! Grab a rolling pin and put on an apron! We’re going to be sifting, whisking, kneading, mixing, and measuring as we bake savory and sweet creations from scratch. Create flaky pie crusts, yeasted doughs, cake decorations, and much more! Students bring home samples of their work throughout the week to share with family and friends.
*Not recommended for gluten intolerant students
Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9 am-3 pm
Ages 7 - 17
Price: $950
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July 6 – 9
Aug 17 – 20
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Each day begins with a quick discussion of the planned itinerary and relevant skills we’ll be working on. Students are broken into groups, roughly along age lines, which rotate through several stations to collaboratively execute the morning’s recipes. Most of these items are then set out for a bountiful lunch for all to enjoy! We are well equipped to modify portions of many of our recipes to accommodate most dietary restrictions*, thus ensuring all students have several items to fuel them through the rest of the day.
After lunch, weather permitting, everyone takes a 45min outdoor break at the school park up Roanoke on Eastlake. This is supervised free time when students can sit quietly and read in the shade, play kickball, or climb on the playground equipment with new friends.
Once we return from the park, it’s right back into cooking for the remainder of the afternoon. Typically, this portion of the day is spent working on the afternoon snack and take home items.
Please note, because of the other services and classes Blue Ribbon Cooking provides, we do not offer any before or after camp care. Please be prepared to arrive no earlier than 8:50am and pick up no later than 3:10pm each day.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
*There is a spot on our intake forms to list out any special dietary considerations for your camper. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any gluten intolerant students in our Comprehensive Baking or Tour of Italy camps.
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Essential baking utensils
Blue Ribbon digital cookbook
Daily lunch
Daily culinary ingredients
Take-home gourmet baked goods throughout the week
Payment in full due at registration. Camp fees are non-refundable. With three (3) weeks notice, the camp fee may be transferred for up to two (2) years towards a future camp or any of our events, classes, or merchandise. Blue Ribbon will retain 50% of the camp fee for any cancellations made within two (2) weeks of the start of camp session to cover the purchase of supplies and ingredients.
Pre-Camp
Learning to bring your family together with nutritional meals can start at any age. Through hands-on participation, students will be introduced to commonly used kitchen tools and proper kitchen safety. This camp is a great springboard for a lifetime of culinary exploration.
Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am-noon
Ages 4 - 7
Price: $450
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July 13 – 16
Special Note: Pre-campers do not use ovens, and the knives they use are plastic serrated knives manufactured specifically for use by young children. Pre-Camp typically has a one to five ratio of adults to campers, so we have lots of eyes on them throughout the day to help ensure they’re making good choices in a modified kitchen environment.
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Each day begins with an engaging cooking-related activity to get our creative juices flowing. We’ll design personalized chef’s hats, aprons and more! Throughout the day, students will play games designed to expand their food knowledge and exposure as well as help prepare nutritious snacks and their daily lunches.
We are well equipped to modify portions of many of our recipes to accommodate most dietary restrictions, thus ensuring all students have plenty of delicious food to fuel them through the rest of the day. There is a spot on our intake forms to list out any special dietary considerations for your camper.
Do note, because of the other services and classes Blue Ribbon Cooking provides, we do not offer any before or after camp care. Please be prepared to arrive no earlier than 8:50am and pick up no later than 12:10pm each day
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
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An apron
Digital recipe book
Daily lunch
Certificate
Take home treats each day
*Special Note: Pre-campers do not use ovens, and the knives they use are plastic serrated knives manufactured specifically for use by young children. Pre-Camp typically has a one to five ratio of adults to campers, so we have lots of eyes on them throughout the day to help ensure they’re making good choices in a modified kitchen environment.
Payment in full due at registration. Camp fees are non-refundable. With three (3) weeks notice, the camp fee may be transferred for up to two (2) years towards a future camp or any of our events, classes, or merchandise. Blue Ribbon will retain 50% of the camp fee for any cancellations made within two (2) weeks of the start of camp session to cover the purchase of supplies and ingredients.
Advanced Culinary
Students that have attended a Blue Ribbon summer camp, or the equivalent, can join us for an advanced course in cooking. This class will springboard off our basic culinary camp and explore advanced techniques and skills. Learn traditional French methods and modern culinary practices. Savory and sweet dishes will be elevated to new levels in this creative and fun culinary class.
Camps will run Monday through Thursday from 9 am-3 pm
Ages 7 - 17
Price: $950
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Aug 10 – 13
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Each day begins with a quick discussion of the planned itinerary and relevant skills we’ll be working on. Students are broken into groups, which rotate through several stations to collaboratively execute the morning’s recipes. Most of these items are then set out for a bountiful lunch for all to enjoy! We are well equipped to modify portions of many of our recipes to accommodate most dietary restrictions*, thus ensuring all students have several items to fuel them through the rest of the day.
After lunch, weather permitting, everyone takes a 45min outdoor break at the school park up Roanoke on Eastlake. This is supervised free time when students can sit quietly and read in the shade, play kickball, or climb on the playground equipment with new friends.
Once we return from the park, it’s right back into cooking for the remainder of the afternoon. Typically, this portion of the day is spent working on the afternoon snack and items that will be part of the take home meal on Thursday.
Please note, because of the other services and classes Blue Ribbon Cooking provides, we do not offer any before or after camp care. Please be prepared to arrive no earlier than 8:50am and pick up no later than 3:10pm each day.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
*There is a spot on our intake forms to list out any special dietary considerations for your camper. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any gluten intolerant students in our Comprehensive Baking or Tour of Italy camps.
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Daily snacks and lunch
Daily culinary ingredients
Take-home gourmet dinner for four on the final day
An advanced cookbook
Payment in full due at registration. Camp fees are non-refundable. With three (3) weeks notice, the camp fee may be transferred for up to two (2) years towards a future camp or any of our events, classes, or merchandise. Blue Ribbon will retain 50% of the camp fee for any cancellations made within two (2) weeks of the start of camp session to cover the purchase of supplies and ingredients.
