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 5-7: Sweet & Savory Baking Sold Out!
June 19-21: Foodie Favorites
June 26-28: Sweet & Savory Baking
July 10-12: Sweet Treats
July 17-19: Around the World
July 24-26: Foodie Favorites
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
Sweet & Savory Baking
Offered June 5-7 & June 26-28
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.
Foodie Favorites
Offered June 19-21 & July 24-26
For mini chefs eager to make their own meals! Learn to make homemade bagels, which we’ll turn into pizza bagels, carbonara, mini tiramisu, chicken & biscuits and even succotash!
Sweet Treats
Offered July 10-12
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!
Around The World
Offered July 17-19
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!
Each session of camp lasts 3 days, 11am-1:30pm daily.
(menus are subject to change)
How does Camp Tablespoon Work?
- Select Your Session: Choose the dates and menu that work best for your family. Registration opens March 14, 2024.
- 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.
Pricing
$295 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 kids 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
FAQs
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, kids will be using burners & knives, so we expect that they’ll be able to be mature and focused when required. We expect that kids will be respectful of staff & others. Each class will include hands-on cooking and/or baking as well as some chef demonstrations. Kids will eat what they make, and bring home any extras. They will receive recipes of everything we make in class.
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.
My child has a medical condition, allergy or dietary restriction. Can they still attend?
Our first priority is to ensure that we’re able to provide a safe space for your child to cook and eat. Please contact us prior to registering so we can discuss whether Camp Tablespoon is a good fit right for your child. While we do our best to accommodate most major allergies, we work in a space that is regularly exposed to soy, wheat, nuts, and dairy products.
Are parents allowed to stay?
Our kids classes are designed to be a drop-off experience as we want kids 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 week of camp is sold separately. 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! 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 wear an apron during class, however we always recommend dressing in comfortable clothing and always closed toe shoes with long hair tied back.
Can I reschedule or cancel?
Please note that all sales 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.
Can my child come with a friend? Absolutely! We love when friends or siblings come together. If you sign up separately (on individual orders), please make a note about who your child would like to pair up with.
I have a group of 3 or 5 campers that want to cook together. Is that ok?
We plan to have all campers at stations in pairs of 2 because the menus are designed that way. So if you register a group of 3, then 2 of the campers will cook together and 1 will cook with another camper.
Can my child attend multiple sessions of Camp Tablespoon!
Absolutely! Be aware that some menu themes may repeat throughout the summer, so just take note of the theme title when registering.
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.
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