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Camps & Teen Experiences

Adventure Awaits!

At Gather Culinary, we're not just about cooking – we're about igniting creativity, building confidence, and fostering a lifelong love of food that nourishes both body and soul.

What awaits your child:

  • A Space Without Limits: From mastering knife skills to exploring world cuisines, young chefs will command their culinary destiny. Watch their eyes light up as they create their first perfect pasta from scratch or nail the science behind the perfect chocolate chip cookie!

  • A Community of  Young Explorers: More than just cooking partners, your child will find kindred spirits who share their passion for food. Together, they'll brainstorm flavor combinations, tackle cooking challenges, and celebrate each other's culinary victories!

  • The Secret Ingredients to Success: Through each cooking adventure, they'll develop resilience, creative problem-solving, and the confidence to experiment. Did the sauce break? No problem – here's how we fix it! These kitchen lessons become life lessons that extend far beyond our walls.

  • A Place Where Everyone Belongs: In our supportive space, every question sparks learning, every attempt deserves celebration, and every taste test leads to discovery. We nurture not just cooking skills, but the joy of creating something uniquely their own.

Ready to give your child the gift of an unforgettable summer filled with fun and lifelong lessons? Scroll below to learn more and see all of our camps and teen experiences, and reserve your spot today! 

In a world that often demands perfection, kids need spaces to experiment, make mistakes, and grow from them. Cooking class provides the perfect recipe for building confidence and resilience! When a sauce breaks or cookies come out too crispy, young chefs learn that kitchen mishaps are stepping stones to success. Through hands-on experience, they discover how to troubleshoot, adapt, and find creative solutions. This nurtures their problem-solving abilities and shows them that 'mistakes' often lead to delicious discoveries. Kids leave our kitchen with more than just cooking skills – they develop the confidence to tackle any challenge, knowing that the path to success is paved with trial, error, and creativity.

Helpful Details

Make Your Summer Sizzle! Here's Your Guide to Camp:

  • Welcome to Our Kitchen: Your young chef will create culinary magic in our bright, spacious kitchen nestled in Northeast Yonkers, Westchester, NY. Perfect for learning, laughing, and making delicious memories!

  • Summer Schedule: Join us Monday through Friday for weeklong adventures in cooking (special session dates noted where applicable).

  • All-Inclusive Experience: For $550, your child gets everything needed for their culinary journey - from fresh ingredients to professional equipment. We provide snacks and full meals daily, ensuring they're well-fed while they learn and create!

  • Dietary Considerations: While we craft nut-free recipes and offer creative vegetarian alternatives for every dish, please note our facility isn't certified nut-free. We proudly accommodate all dietary needs - just let us know!

  • Sharing the Joy: Don't forget a take-home container! There's nothing better than watching your child's proud smile as they share their day's creations with family.

What They'll Learn

Transform Your Child's Kitchen Journey!

We believe every young chef has untapped potential waiting to be discovered. Beyond the basics of kitchen safety and recipes, we nurture a deep, lasting connection with food that empowers them to:

  • Master Kitchen Fundamentals: From knife skills to ingredient selection, they'll gain confidence with professional tools and techniques that make cooking both safe and exciting.

  • Develop Culinary Creativity: Watch them transform from recipe-followers to confident creators, using their imagination to invent unique dishes.

  • Practice Mindful Cooking: They'll discover the kitchen as a place of focus and flow, finding joy in the process of creating something delicious.

  • Build Math & Science Skills: Through measuring, timing, and understanding food chemistry, cooking naturally reinforces academic concepts.

  • Strengthen Communication: Leading taste tests, sharing recipes, and practicing table conversation develops social confidence.

Bonus Skills

Beyond the kitchen, your child will grow in ways that last a lifetime:

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  • Cultivate Problem-Solving: Learn to think on their feet, adapt to challenges, and find creative solutions in and out of the kitchen.

  • Boost Self-Confidence: Every successful dish and new technique mastered builds pride and independence.

  • Foster Global Awareness: Exploring world cuisines opens minds to different cultures and traditions.

  • Develop Team Spirit: Cooking together teaches collaboration, sharing, and the joy of creating with others.

  • Find Their Happy Place: Our kitchen becomes a sanctuary where creativity and confidence flourish.

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