where little hands create big flavors!
ages 7-12
junior chef summer camp
In our full-day summer camp, young chefs sharpen their culinary skills while whipping up tasty recipes, learning kitchen safety, and fostering independence in the kitchen. Campers also enjoy a well-rounded day with outdoor sports, active play, and plenty of opportunities to build confidence and teamwork.
additional spots available!
Way to show up, Winnipeg! Our camps were so popular, we opened a few extra spots to keep the fun cooking. Grab yours before they’re gone!
July 20-24
9am-4pm
Aug 10-14
9am-4pm
summer 2026 class schedule
saturdays, july 11-aug 22*
*no class aug 1
junior baker
(ages 7-12)
10am-12pm
mini baker
(ages 3-6)
1:30-3:30pm
Lion’s Den at Riverside Lions Estates
188 Worthington Ave
Winnipeg, MB
WHO ARE WE?
Lil Chef Institute is Winnipeg’s first cooking school made exclusively for kids. We teach kids about food and cooking in a welcoming and gentle environment.
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We focus on teaching kids practical life skills such as basic fire safety and safe use of kitchen equipment, building a foundation that will serve them for a lifetime.
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Kids learn more than just cooking - they also develop important skills such as teamwork, communication, critical thinking and time management. Our lessons also integrate key skills like math and science, reinforcing concepts learned in school.
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We focus on teaching kids the knowledge and skills to understand where food comes from, how it's prepared, and how to make healthier choices.
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We offer a hands-on, non-threatening way for kids to explore different flavours and textures at their own pace.
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We help kids tune into their hunger cues and make mindful choices in a non-judgemental way, creating a lifelong healthy relationship with food.
TESIMONIALS
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Caitlin, 2025
Our son Jacob (3) has been loving his classes with Lil Chef Institute! It’s been a great way to introduce new foods and recipes into his life. The instructors are SO great at interacting with our son. They teach him the skills and gives him the confidence he needs to be able to help in preparing almost every element of the dish! Jacob has SO much fun cooking with Lil Chef Institute and always looks forward to the classes.
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Meera, 2026
The instructor was lovely with children and was very patient with the right amount of seriousness. I love the part where they got to try new foods in a flexible way. She would never try mushrooms at home, but in this setting, she was more open and willing to learn.
The biggest thing I left with was that I don’t give my 4-year-old enough credit. Watching her excel in this class made me realize that she is capable of more than I give her credit for.
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Louise, 2026
My granddaughter Mya (10) has been taking classes with Lil Chef Institute for over a year now, and she absolutely loves it. She comes home raving about all the different recipes she learned to make. She has even been helping make dinner at home a few times a week! It’s been incredible to watch her confidence grow in the kitchen.
