Best Cooking Camp for Kids in Miami

WHY YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO SPEND AT LEAST ONE WEEK AT THE REAL FOOD ACADEMY THIS SUMMER

The Real Food Academy is a unique place where your child will not only make friends and have fun but will be immersed in real foods and nutritional knowledge. Your child will leave our kitchen with the confidence and nutritional awareness that will positively influence their eating habits for life. This can be very difficult, if not impossible, for parents to do on their own. Here is why we have succeeded where many have failed in a very important task.

First and foremost, it is safe to say that there is nothing more important to parents than the health of their children. That is a fact. It is also a fact that nothing has a greater impact on your child’s health than the food they eat. When they make the right food choices (what we call “real food” at The Real Food Academy) they will feel better, sleep better, think better, look better and ultimately reduce the chances of serious illnesses. As a parent, one of the most important things you can do is instill healthy eating habits while they are young. We help cultivate this with an appreciation for real ingredients and a fun way of exposing them to new foods. Studies have shown that children that learn to prepare their own food have a tendency to skip less healthy or processed foods. By enrolling your child at the Real Food Academy, you open the door to a whole new world of nutrition education. Our kitchens are the ultimate learning labs where we engage all of their senses daily. Your child will be taught food safety and cooking techniques that will improve their math, science, literacy, and fine motor skills. Nutrition education may be incomplete without the hands-on approach and experiential learning we strive to provide at the Real Food Academy.

At The Real Food Academy’s culinary camp, your child will be surrounded by other children who are his or her age. This sets the stage for a powerful phenomenon we have witnessed over the years—positive peer pressure! We all share the need to connect and kids are no different. By working together and observing each other, we have seen kids share new experiences, adopt healthy habits and attitudes, and increase their self-confidence. We see this when they get to experience the tangible results of their work. Most kids proudly exclaim, “yummy, this tastes great”! Even the pickiest eaters will open their minds, challenge their palettes, and join in with, “yeah, this IS yummy”! We foster this type of positive influence at our camps because we know kids are more vulnerable to the influence and opinions of their peers. This is almost impossible to achieve at home.

Each week, under the supervision and direction of a trained chef, your child will assemble dozens of dishes from start to finish. They will have an opportunity to showcase their creativity and work with other young chefs as they learn to work as a team. Your child will create meals that look great, taste great, and more importantly, are made from the healthiest, nutrient-dense ingredients. The immediate gratification that kids experience helps boost their self-esteem and confidence. Of course, eating their creation is the best part! Kids love to show off their hard work and accomplishments. When you pick up your child each afternoon, expect them to run toward you, food in hand, beaming with pride as they share their creations with you.

The Real Food Academy cooking camp promotes healthy relationships with food and confidence through self-expression. Don’t be surprised if it also ignites a life-long passion or channels purpose into a Michelin Star career.

Note: When you register for camp, you will receive an email from the Real Food Academy requesting some information about your child. We have found that knowing a little bit about your child ahead of time will help us give your child the very best experience possible. For example, How old are they? Are they a picky eater? Are they painfully shy, etc.?