Camp Tablespoon

Empower your child with kitchen confidence! Our camps are an opportunity for your mini-chef to get hands-on experience under the guidance of professional chefs. They’ll have a ton of fun, explore new foods, and learn essential skills that will last a lifetime! With approachable yet challenging menus, students will become familiar with new ingredients and cooking techniques. Recommended for young chefs aged 8-13.

At Camp Tablespoon, our professional staff will keep your camper engaged and curious with hands-on learning. Camp Tablespoon is designed to pique kids’ curiosity about new foods and skills, and help them become more confident in the kitchen.

Dates & Times

June 18-20: Around the World

July 9-11: Sweet Treats

July 16-18: American Classics

July 23-25: Sweet & Savory Baking

Each session of camp is held on Weds., Thurs., Fri., 11am-1:30pm daily.

Ages

Camp Tablespoon is a three day, in-person day camp for young chefs ages 8-13. If your child is outside of this age range, please reach out to us prior to registration so we can discuss if Camp is right for your child.

Menus

Around The World

June 18-20

Great for kids who are ready to explore flavors of the world! We’ll make dishes like chicken enchiladas, churro rice krispy treats, chicken pad thai and summer rolls, gochujang caramel cookies, flatbread, chicken shawarma & more!

Sweet Treats

July 9-11

For mini-chefs with a sweet tooth! Your child will love learning to make lemon ricotta pancakes, scrambled eggs, candied bacon, blueberry muffins, oatmeal scones, cinnamon rolls & more!

American Classics (new for 2025!)

July 16-18

American cuisine is eclectic and delicious, with cultural influences that span the globe. From a southern mac & cheese and chicken-fried steak to Cincinnati 3-ways, your child will love making a diverse variety of specialties from coast-to-coast!

Sweet & Savory Baking

July 23-25

For the camper who loves sweet and salty treats! Learn to make savory baked goods like mini quiches, buttermilk biscuits and even soft pretzels! We’ll also enjoy chocolate chip cookie pie and blueberry scones.

Each session of camp lasts 3 days, 11am-1:30pm daily.

(menus are subject to change)

Pricing

Early Bird! $230 per camper + fees (sale ends March 5th)
Regular: $285 per camper + fees

Campers will work in pairs at a cooking station set with everything they need for class: pre-measured ingredients, equipment, burners, and aprons. All campers will work in pairs. If your child signs up with a friend, we’ll have them work together. If your child signs up alone, we’ll pair them up with another camper. Similarly, if your child attends in a group of 3 or 5, a camper they don’t know will be assigned to their group.

Campers Will Get…

3 days of hands-on learning: Campers will learn through kneading, mixing, smelling & tasting! They’ll learn through doing the work themselves.
To eat what they cook every day: Campers will typically bring home leftovers as well!
Instruction from professional chefs: Campers will receive instruction from our professional chefs, and individual attention as needed.
To try new foods: Your camper will be encouraged to try new dishes and ingredients.
TBSP Market Tote Bag
A certificate of completion
A digital recipe booklet for each day of camp
Cooking skills and knowledge to last a lifetime
The opportunity to connect with other food-loving kids!

What skills are going to be taught at camp?

Camp Tablespoon is designed so that campers walk away full of culinary knowledge and kitchen confidence. We’ll go over important skills such as:

Proper kitchen hygiene and sanitation
Kitchen & food safety (including the use of knives and burners)
How to read & follow a recipe
Cooking creativity
Time management
Heat management on the stovetop and oven
Identifying ingredients and equipment
Food and cooking history
Culinary terminology
Knife skills
Skills & techniques such as whisking, mixing, kneading, folding, cutting, sautéing, roasting, etc.
Measuring ingredients
Flavor, aroma and seasoning

How does Camp Tablespoon Work?

Select Your Session: Choose the dates and menu that work best for your family. Early Bird Registration opens February 27th at Noon.
Watch Your Inbox: Once you register, be on the lookout for important camp information. We will send reminder emails to help you get prepared for camp.
Attend Camp Tablespoon: Join us for in-person camp at our beautiful kitchen in historic Findlay Market. Make lifelong memories, have fun, and learn kitchen independence!

Where is Camp Tablespoon held?

Camp will be held at Tablespoon Cooking Co., located at 1731 Elm St. Cincinnati Ohio 45202 in the historic Findlay Market District.

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FAQ

What’s the overall camp vibe? Will it be fun?

At Tablespoon, we like our classes to be fun, relaxed and laid back. That being said, campers will be using burners & knives, so we expect that campers are able to be mature and focused when required. It is our expectation that campers will be respectful of staff & others.

What is the appropriate age for Camp Tablespoon?

Our camp is recommended for kids aged 8-13. If your child is outside of this age range, please reach out to us prior to registration so we can discuss if Camp is right for your child.

Who are the instructors and staff?

Camp Tablespoon is led by our team of professional chefs & staff. Please visit this page to see our current staff.

My child has a medical condition, allergy or dietary restriction. Can they still attend?

Please contact us prior to registering so we can discuss whether Camp Tablespoon is right for your child. Our first priority is to ensure that we’re able to provide a safe space for your child to cook and eat. We work in a space that is regularly exposed to soy, wheat, nuts, and dairy products.

What does drop-off & pick-up look like each day?

Doors open 15 minutes prior to the camp start time, and we kindly ask that you pick-up your child on time.

Are parents allowed to stay?

Camp Tablespoon is designed to be a drop-off camp as we want campers to feel independent in the kitchen. We recommend spending time around Findlay Market or Washington Park if you’d like to stay nearby. If there’s a special circumstance that requires you to stay, please email us and we can discuss options.

What does the camp include?

Each day of camp consists of hands-on cooking and/or baking in addition to chef demonstrations. Campers will eat what they make, and may have leftovers to take home! We will provide snacks and drinks to make sure that they are covered throughout the day, however if there is a dietary restriction we always recommend packing something specific. Campers will also receive digital recipes of everything we make in class.

What clothing should be worn during camp days?

While we never anticipate getting very messy in the kitchen, it happens! Each camper will have an apron that they wear throughout class, however, we always recommend dressing in comfortable clothing and always closed toe shoes with long hair tied back.

Can I reschedule or cancel my order?

Please note that all orders are final, and cannot be refunded or credited. If you end up needing to adjust your reservation for any reason let us know.

If my child signs up alone, will they share a station with another camper?

Yes, all campers will be paired up to work together at a station.

I have a group of 3 or 5 campers that want to cook together. Is that ok?

All campers will work in pairs, so if you register a child by themselves, or in a group of 3 or 5, then 2 of the campers will cook together and 1 will cook with another camper. Most stations are set up in groups of 4 kids total (so each station of 2 faces another station of 2). So, when we see that a group of 3 signs up, we’ll do our best to make sure they’re all in the same group.

June Cooking Classes are now live!