Summer Cooking Camps
$600.00 GST
Dates: Weekly from July to August
Times: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Our camp program is the perfect blend of the fun, vibrant energy of summer camp and the professional educational environment of culinary school. Inspired by the warmth and enthusiasm of summer camp and the structured learning of culinary school, Nini’s Cooking Camp offers a dynamic experience for youth looking to make new friends, have fun, and learn to cook this summer.
Offered in week-long sessions from 9:00am – 4:00pm, our camp is a full-day adventure. Mornings are dedicated to preparing lunch recipes, while afternoons focus on creating take-home products. To keep things balanced, we incorporate camp-style programming such as art and crafts, and sports, giving campers opportunities for creative expression and physical activity throughout the day.
Our onsite staff includes a team of highly trained chefs and childcare professionals who prioritize the safety and well-being of all campers. With a 1:6 staff-to-student ratio, we ensure each camper receives individualized support and supervision.
Recipe preparation is at the heart of our camp. Campers work in table groups to collaborate on recipe completion, but we also ensure there are plenty of individual tasks, allowing each camper to gain hands-on practice and develop their culinary skills. With guidance from our chefs, campers will experience the satisfaction of creating delicious dishes from start to finish, while building confidence in the kitchen and learning important teamwork skills.
At Nini’s Cooking Camp, we foster a fun and educational environment where campers not only learn how to cook but also build lasting memories, friendships, and valuable skills that will inspire them for years to come. Join us for a summer of creativity, culinary exploration, and a whole lot of fun!
🏰 Camp Information
What’s Included
- Daily Lunch
- Daily Take-Home Recipes
- Professional Uniform: Chef coat, apron, and cut-resistant glove
🌅 Before and After Care Packages
Weekly Packages:
- Before Care (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.): $85.00/week
- Aftercare (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.): $85.00/week
- Before & Aftercare (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.): $170.00/week
Daily Packages:
- Before Care (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.): $17.00/day
- Aftercare (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.): $20.00/day
- Emergency One-Time Care: $20.00/day
Note: Before and after camp care is fully supervised child care only; no organized activities will be provided by the camp staff. Please have your child bring a book or activity to enjoy during this time. Late Pick-Up Fee: Campers not picked up by 5:00 p.m. will be charged a $20.00 late fee.
2025 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE DATES BELOW
JUNE 23RD – 27TH: 7+ Baking Bonanza
JUNE 30TH – 4TH (4 DAY WEEK): JR (5-8yrs) Petit Chefs (NO CAMP ON JULY 1)
JULY 7TH – 11TH: 9+ Cooking Around the World
JULY 14TH – 18TH: 8+ Top Chef Sizzle ‘n Slice
JULY 21ST – 25TH: 9+ Cooking Around the World
JULY 28th – AUG 1ST: 7+ Baking Bonanza
AUGUST 5TH – 8TH (4 DAY WEEK): JR (5-8yrs) Petit Chefs
AUGUST 11TH – 15TH: 9+ Cooking Around the World
AUGUST 18TH – 22ND: Top Chef Sizzle ‘n Slice
AUGUST 25TH – 29TH: 7+ Baking Bonanza
Baking Bonanza (7+)
In our “Baking Bonanza” program, your baker-to-be will embark on a delightful journey into the wonderful world of baking. From breads and buns, to cookies and cakes, this camp is the perfect introduction to what the pastry industry has to offer.
Mornings will be reserved for savoury recipes, which will be eaten as lunch, while afternoons we will switch gears into the sweet side of life. Our chef instructors will be there every step of the way to provide guidance and support, as well as share their knowledge, tips and tricks, helping your kiddo achieve excellence, in and out of the kitchen. Baking Bonanza is more than a cooking camp; it’s a journey of discovery and delight into the world of baking, building essential culinary skills and confidence required for a lifetime of sweet success. Don’t miss out and book today!
Menu Sneak Peek:
- Savoury Sausage Rolls with Homemade Ketchup
- Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake Bars
- Chinese Beef Buns
- Chocolate Dipped Biscotti
Petit Chefs (5+)
We are thrilled to introduce our Petit Chefs program! Perfect for beginner chefs ages 5 to 8, this culinary adventure will teach essential cooking skills and kitchen safety in a fun and inviting way. Throughout the program, campers will learn the fundamentals of both cooking and baking, gaining confidence in the kitchen with every recipe. We’ll also focus on exposing young chefs to new foods and flavors, expanding their palates and encouraging curiosity in the kitchen. With expert chef instructors guiding the way, this program is the perfect opportunity for campers to discover the joy of cooking and creating delicious dishes. Don’t miss out and enroll today!
Menu Sneak Peek:
- Baked Chicken or Tofu Fingers and Fries
- Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
- Smash Burgers on Homemade Burger Buns
- Sprinkle Cookies
Cooking Around the World (9+)
Embark on a global culinary adventure with “Cooking Around the World” this summer! Specifically designed for campers aged 9 and above, this program offers a journey of fun, flavours, and exploration into global cuisines. Your child will learn to create diverse meals from 5 regions of the world fostering an appreciation for global food and traditions.
Your young chefs won’t just leave with recipes; they’ll depart with broader palates, open minds, and the skills to explore the delightful world of global cuisines. Join us today and watch your child’s passion take flight!
2025 Itinerary:
- Monday – Mediterranean
- Tuesday – South Asian
- Wednesday – East Asian
- Thursday – Latin American
- Friday – Middle Eastern
Menu Sneak Peek:
- Nut-Free Baklava Rolls
- Chicken Biryani
- Chinese Dumplings with a Sweet Soy Glaze
- Arepas
- Turkish Lahmacun
Top Chef Sizzle ‘n Slice (8+)
Top Chef: Sizzle and Slice is the perfect program for campers ready to take their cooking skills to the next level! This exciting, hands-on camp is all about summer-inspired recipes, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and food preparation techniques designed to build confidence in the kitchen.
Throughout the week, campers will dive into a variety of cooking challenges, putting their newfound knowledge to the test in daily competitions. From slicing to sizzling, they’ll work on perfecting their culinary skills while exploring new flavors and honing essential techniques. With the support of our experienced chefs, campers will develop their creativity and learn the importance of teamwork, problem-solving, and time management, all while having fun and competing in friendly, fast-paced challenges.
By the end of the week, campers will have the skills, confidence, and experience to become the ultimate top chef in their own kitchen! Don’t miss out on this action-packed, flavor-filled camp experience and enrol today!
Menu Sneak Peek:
- Sweet Potato Gnocchi in a Smokey Corn and Bacon Cream Sauce
- Cinnamon Buns with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Banh Mi Sandwich on a Homemade Baguette
- Petit Fours
🏰 Camp Information
What’s Included
- Daily Lunch
- Daily Take-Home Recipes
- Professional Uniform: Chef coat, apron, and cut-resistant glove
🌅 Before and After Care Packages
Weekly Packages:
- Before Care (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.): $85.00/week
- Aftercare (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.): $85.00/week
- Before & Aftercare (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.): $170.00/week
Daily Packages:
- Before Care (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.): $17.00/day
- Aftercare (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.): $20.00/day
- Emergency One-Time Care: $20.00/day
Note: Before and after camp care is fully supervised child care only; no organized activities will be provided by the camp staff. Please have your child bring a book or activity to enjoy during this time. Late Pick-Up Fee: Campers not picked up by 5:00 p.m. will be charged a $20.00 late fee.
Select Location at Registration
Please carefully select the desired location and date to avoid errors.
We are currently accepting registrations for Holy Trinity Anglican Church and Woodcliff United Church only. Once these locations reach full capacity, we will open admissions for Parkdale United Church. Thank you for your understanding and early registrations!
- Holy Trinity Anglican Church: 18 Hidden Creek Rd NW, Calgary, AB
(Hidden Creek – NW by Beddington Trail NW and Stoney Trail NW) - Woodcliff United Church: 5010 Spruce Dr. SW, Calgary, AB. T3C 3B2
(Wildwood – SW by Sarcee Trail and Bow Trail SW) - Parkdale United Church: 2919 8 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1C8
(Parkdale – NW by 16 Ave NW and Foothills Medical Centre)
Cancellation Policy
For classes: Cancellations must be made at least 90 days before the scheduled class. An administration fee will apply.
For camps: No cancellations or refunds are available once registered.
Please note:
- No refunds will be issued for illness or missed classes.
- Nini’s Cooking Class reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient participants.
With limited space available, we will do our best to accommodate all students.
Venue for Summer Camps: West Springs Church, 816-78th street SW Calgary, AB. T3H 6B1
OVERVIEW: Our goal is to equip and expose students to hands on recipes around the world. Our young chefs will learn about different global flavours. We will step by step teach our students how to prepare these meals, appreciate new foods, new flavours and diverse cultures. Students will be empowered to execute sweet and savoury recipes at home so as to help cook meals at home and prepare lunches for school. Our welcoming environment provides a “real” setting so that the students can take what they learn at NCC to their own homes. Students will acquire the knowledge, experience, and confidence to build lifelong cooking skills that can ignite creativity, and build self-esteem. Students will eat what they prepare, execute recipes learned at home, build confidence, and most importantly create memories that will last forever.
We will be following the most up to date guidelines provided by Alberta health Services and the Government of Alberta. We will inform you of requirements to attend the camps such as the use of masks and temperature checks prior to day 1 of our camp. We will follow all necessary protocols to ensure a safe environment for all participants. We will keep you posted on the most recent protocols as we draw close to summer. We want to use this opportunity to thank you for your understanding.
Nini’s Cooking Camp is one of our favourite time of the year. It allows us the opportunity to build relationships, go in-depth and get even more creative in the kitchen, learn global cuisines, and laugh while enjoying tasty meals. This is because we have more time to bring out the best in your child.
CAMP INFORMATION
- Each summer camp program is for 5 days
- Camp is from 9:00am-4:00pm
- Each camp is 7 hours long per day. You are free to pick up your child earlier should you have an appointment (please inform us on time).
- Camps are for kids 5-18 yers old.
- Camps are Monday to Friday unless otherwise noted
- Campers are required to bring their own water bottle
- Aprons are provided to wear for the week (not to be taken home)
- Campers are free to eat all meals and treats prepared or take meals home
- Campers are provided a safe, clean, and sanitized place to have fun, get creative, build skills, confidence, and relationships.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP
Cancellation policy must be made 90 days prior to scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. Please note that Nini’s Cooking Class reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. We have limited space for participants. We will make every effort possible to accommodate our students.
CAMP WEEKLY DETAILS:
Start time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: (403) 966-3604
Email: nini@niniscookingclass.ca
Venue: West Springs Church: 816-78th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T3H 6B1
Our curriculum will also expose your budding chef the following areas:
• Kitchen safety
• Meal planning
• Knife skills
• Baking and pastry skills
• Cooking techniques
• Etiquette and manners
• Food Presentation
• Proper food handling
• Food preparation• Table setting
• Kitchen hygiene
• How to prepare dinner for your family
• And so much more!
Continents covered:
• North America
• South America
• Caribbean
• Europe
• African
• Asia
Requirement 1: Your lovely smile and a positive attitude to learn and have fun, and a take away container should you have left over. If you cannot finish your food you may take it with you.
Requirement 2: For kitchen safety reasons, please wear indoor closed toe shoes only, comfortable clothing, and have your hair tied back as you will be standing, sitting and working most of the time.
Menu for week 1 (July 4-8,2022)-(Top Chef challenge)
Swedish meatballs with egg noodles served with gingered carrots
Veggie Quesadillas
Shamani cookies
Homemade Fettuccine and Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Pineapple-mango lemonade drink and Mango Coconut Slush/Ice Pops or Art Fruits
Lemon blueberry cheesecake bars and Oreo Truffle
Cupcake challenge
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Homemade fillings
Menu for week 2 (July 11-15,2022)- (Cooking Around the world)SOLD OUT
Chef Nini’s Jollof rice with cucumber & carrot salad or with Grilled corn salad
Stuffed Peppers served with Crisp Italian salad and creamy Italian vinaigrette dressing
Empanadas de pina coco and Sweet corn and bacon Empanadas
Healthy Homemade Fruit Popsicles or Art Fruits
Oreo chocolate Truffle
Doughnut challenge
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade Pasta and Homemade Marinara sauce
Menu for week 3 (July 18-22, 2022)-(Beyond Delicious)
Pizza making with toppings of choice
Coco-chicken bites served with homemade sauce and salad
Puff pastry pinwheels with Boursin cheese ( optional: bacon and basil)
Summer Berry Fruit Pops and/or Mango Coconut Ice Pops or Art Fruits
Lemon blueberry cheesecake bars and Oreo Truffle
Cupcake challenge
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Chipotle carbonara
Menu for week 4 (July 25-29,2022) – (Boss Chef- Bakers world) SOLD OUT
Butter cookies
Cupcakes
Cake making and decorating
Mini chicken Alfredo
Puff pastry pinwheels with Boursin cheese ( optional: bacon and basil)
Healthy Homemade Fruit Popsicles or Art Fruits
Banana bread and Oreo truffle
Pizza making with toppings of choice
Venue for Summer Camp: West Springs Church, 816-78th street SW Calgary, AB. T3H 6B1
OVERVIEW: Our goal is to equip and expose students to hands on recipes around the world. Our young chefs will learn about different global flavours. We will step by step teach our students how to prepare these meals, appreciate new foods, new flavours and diverse cultures. Students will be empowered to execute sweet and savoury recipes at home so as to help cook meals at home and prepare lunches for school. Our welcoming environment provides a “real” setting so that the students can take what they learn at NCC to their own homes. Students will acquire the knowledge, experience, and confidence to build lifelong cooking skills that can ignite creativity, and build self-esteem. Students will eat what they prepare, execute recipes learned at home, build confidence, and most importantly create memories that will last forever.
We will be following the most up to date guidelines provided by Alberta health Services and the Government of Alberta. We will inform you of requirements to attend the camps such as the use of masks and temperature checks prior to day 1 of our camp. We will follow all necessary protocols to ensure a safe environment for all participants. We will keep you posted on the most recent protocols as we draw close to summer. We want to use this opportunity to thank you for your understanding.
Nini’s Cooking Camp is one of our favourite time of the year. It allows us the opportunity to build relationships, go in-depth and get even more creative in the kitchen, learn global cuisines, and laugh while enjoying tasty meals. This is because we have more time to bring out the best in your child.
CAMP INFORMATION
- Each summer camp program is for 5 days
- Camp is from 9:00am-4:00pm
- Each camp is 7 hours long per day. You are free to pick up your child earlier should you have an appointment (please inform us on time).
- Camps are Monday to Friday unless otherwise noted
- Campers are required to bring their own water bottle
- Aprons are provided to wear for the week (not to be taken home)
- Campers are free to eat all meals and treats prepared or take meals home
- Campers are provided a safe, clean, and sanitized place to have fun, get creative, build skills, confidence, and relationships.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP
Cancellation policy must be made 90 days prior to scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. Please note that Nini’s Cooking Class reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. We have limited space for participants. We will make every effort possible to accommodate our students.
CAMP WEEKLY DETAILS:
Start time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: (403) 966-3604
Email: nini@niniscookingclass.ca
Our curriculum will also expose your budding chef the following areas:
• Kitchen safety
• Meal planning
• Knife skills
• Baking and pastry skills
• Cooking techniques
• Etiquette and manners
• Food Presentation
• Proper food handling
• Food preparation
• Table setting
• Kitchen hygiene
• How to prepare dinner for your family
• And so much more!
Continents covered:
• North America
• South America
• Caribbean
• Europe
• African
• Asia
Requirement 1: Your lovely smile and a positive attitude to learn and have fun, and a take away container should you have left over. If you cannot finish your food you may take it with you.
Requirement 2: For kitchen safety reasons, please wear indoor closed toe shoes only, comfortable clothing, and have your hair tied back as you will be standing, sitting and working most of the time.
Menu for week 1 (July 4-8,2022)-(Top Chef challenge)
Swedish meatballs with egg noodles served with gingered carrots
Veggie Quesadillas
Shamani cookies
Homemade Fettuccine and Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Summer Berry Fruit Pops and Mango Coconut Slush/Ice Pops or Art Fruits
Lemon blueberry cheesecake bars or Banana bread energy balls
Cupcake challenge
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Homemade fillings
Menu for week 2 (July 11-15,2022 (Cooking Around the world)
Chef Nini’s Jollof rice with cucumber & carrot salad or with Grilled corn salad
Greek-Style Stuff Peppers served alone or with Crisp Italian salad with creamy Parmesan Dressing
Empanadas de pina coco
Healthy Homemade Fruit Popsicles or Art Fruits
Oreo chocolate Truffle
Doughnut challenge
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade Pasta and Homemade Marinara sauce
Menu for week 3 (July 18-22, 2022)-(Beyond Delicious)
Pizza making with toppings of choice
Coco-chicken bites served with homemade sauce and salad
Puff pastry pinwheels with Boursin cheese
Summer Berry Fruit Pops and/or Mango Coconut Ice Pops or Art Fruits
Lemon blueberry cheesecake bars or Banana bread energy balls
Cupcake challenge
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Chipotle carbonara
Menu for week 4 (July 25-29,2022) – (Boss Chef- Bakers world) SOLD OUT
Butter cookies
Cupcakes
Cake making and decorating
Mini chicken Alfredo
Cheesy-Pesto pin wheels
Healthy Homemade Fruit Popsicles or Art Fruits
Banana bread and energy balls
Pizza making with toppings of choice
Menu for week 5 (Aug 1-5,2022)- (Cooking Around the world)
Swedish meatballs with egg noodles served with gingered carrots
Cuban black beans and quinoa with bacon
Chicken Alfredo mozzarella sticks
Summer Berry Fruit Pops and/or Mango Coconut Ice Pops or Art Fruits
Lemon blueberry cheesecake bars or Banana bread energy balls
Cupcake challenge and/ or Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Menu for week 6 (Aug 8-12,2022 )-(Kiddos can cook & bake too)
Chef Nini’s Jollof rice with cucumber & carrot salad or with Grilled corn salad
Greek-Style Stuff Peppers served alone or with Crisp Italian salad with creamy Parmesan Dressing
Empanadas de pina coco
Healthy Homemade Fruit Popsicles or Art Fruits
Quick Ice box sandwiches or Banana bread energy balls
Doughnut challenge and/or/Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Menu for week 7 (Aug 15-19,2022)-( Boss chef nailed it!)
Flavourful Tenderloin Grillades with Bacon relish served with Cheesy Grits
Greek lettuce wraps with flank steak
Puff pastry pinwheels with Boursin cheese
Summer Berry Fruit Pops and/or Mango Coconut Ice Pops or Art Fruits
Lemon blueberry cheesecake bars or Banana bread energy balls
Cupcake challenge and/or Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Menu for week 8 (Aug 22-26,2022)-(Beyond Delicious)
Easy Veggie Quesadillas served with Mexican salad
Chicken Fajita Tacos or Butter chicken served with naan
Apple celery salad with sherry vinaigrette served with orange chicken
Cheesy-Pesto pin wheels
Healthy Homemade Fruit Popsicles or Art Fruits
Quick Ice box sandwiches or Banana bread energy balls
Doughnut challenge, and/or Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls