TWIN CITIES 2026 COOKING SUMMER CAMPS
If your child has a passion for cooking, we have metro-area summer camps to explore with your young chef or foodie. They will learn valuable culinary skills and have a blast in the kitchen. Find out more about these camps and how to sign up for the summer of 2026.
Please take note that we are adding 2026 Twin Cities summer camp information as it comes in. Please check back frequently for summer updates. Please contact the camp listings directly with any questions.Â
Panther Day Camp at Mounds Park Academy
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/14/2026
Location: Mounds Park Academy, 2051 Larpenteur Ave E, Maplewood, MN, 55109Summer at MPA is filled with wonder, discovery, and joy. From the moment campers step on campus, they’re surrounded by opportunities to explore, create, and connect in meaningful ways. Each day is designed to spark curiosity, nurture friendships, and celebrate the spirit of learning that defines MPA—all within a safe, supportive, and fun environment. However your family designs your summer, it’s always an unforgettable experience at MPA. Panther Camp is a summer program that offers care throughout the summer.
The program’s goal is to provide campers with a high-quality, joyful, and engaging program in the context of a safe environment. These camp programs offer weekly activity themes that allow students to explore nature, science, art, and so much more. You can register for daily, half–day, and weekly Panther Camp options. Panther Camp is available 7:30 AM-5:30 PM and lunch is available for purchase. A robust selection of Summer Enrichment Programs offers students the opportunity to extend their learning through engaging classes in the arts, sciences, music, academics, athletics and so much more. The majority of the summer Enrichment Classes fall during two weeks in June, with other opportunities spread throughout the summer. Free extended day care is available before and after summer classes. Families are able to weave together a combination of Panther Camp and Enrichment Programs to craft the perfect summer experience. Ages 5-18. $75/day, with discounts for full weeks. Additional programs starting at $110 for a week of activities, sports, art, or STEM learning. Register for camp here.
Camp Fire MinnesotaÂ
Date: 06/14/2026 - 09/04/2026
Location: Camp Fire Minnesota, 3300 Tanadoona Drive, Excelsior, MN, 55331Camp Fire Minnesota is the perfect place for children to spend their summer. We are passionate about getting kids outside and creating a new community that they wouldn’t experience anywhere else.
Here you can be yourself, learn alongside friends and caring adults, and have fun in the outdoors! Each week of camp is filled with a wide range of outdoor and nature-based activities that build character, ignite wonder and curiosity, and fill the woods with laughter. Cost range is $440-$680/week. Register Here.
Steve & Kate’s Camp
Date: 06/15/2026 - 08/14/2026
Location: Our Lady of Peace Catholic School & Church, 5435 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55417When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s Camp has trusted kids to choose their own activities and plan their own days in real-time. Whether campers are designing, building, coding, creating, baking, dancing, playing, eating, sewing, skipping—it’s all on their own schedule. Because when you empower children to make their own choices and be their own bosses, the children discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity–all while learning to make course corrections and trust themselves as they go.
Families can buy as many days as they’d like, and use them at any time. No weekly reservations or commitments required–just show up! If for any reason your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end. Ages: 4–12 | $118/day-$3,090/summer pass. Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8am–6pm) included. Register Here.
SOUTHWEST METRO SUMMER CAMPS
Way Cool Cooking School Camps
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/31/2026
Location: Way Cool Cooking School, 16544 W 78th St, Eden Prairie , MN, 553474-day Summer cooking camps that allow kids to make some of their favorite dishes and treats. Morning and afternoon classes available. Ages 7-15. $400.
Kosher Culinary Camp
Date: 06/15/2026 - 06/26/2026
Location: Kosher Culinary Camp, 11033 Hillside Lane , Minnetonka, MNJKosher Culinary Camp offers kids a summer experience of cooking, crafting and adventure. Camps for kids ages 6-12. $350/week.
Mini Apple Kitchen Summper Camp
Date: 06/29/2026 - 07/30/2026
Location: Mini Apple Kitchen, 5730 Grove St, Edina, MN, 55436Mini Apple Kitchen campers receive an apron and a recipe binder to take home. Summer camps offered for kids PreK-Grade 5. $435
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One to add to the list is Great River camp at Great River Montessori school in St Paul. Lead by the wonderful Montessori teachers and staff.
Hi Cate:
You can find the Great River Summer Camps on our Art Camps page.