Question 1

The Cook4Life Mission

Accepted Answer

We are a dedicated team of a Speech Language Pathologist, a Professional Chef, and a Special Education teacher united by a shared passion for empowering children.  Through hands-on cooking experiences, we help kids build confidence and self esteem while learning essential life skills.  
Our program blends food, fitness, communication, leadership, and financial literacy to promote healthy habits in a fun and engaging environment.  Children in our program gain lifelong tools for well-being, develop meaningful friendships, and grow in a safe, supportive space that celebrates who they are.  
At Cook4Life, we're not just teaching kids how to cook - we are helping them discover their strengths, while nurturing self-awareness, resilience, and connection so they can thrive both in and out of the kitchen.

Question 2

What are the camp hours?

Accepted Answer

This is a full-day camp. Campers may arrive as early as 8:30am to have breakfast and socialize.  
The camp day officially starts at 9:00am and ends at 5:00pm.

On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, we host our exciting "Pressure Cooker" cooking competition in the afternoon.  Campers work in teams to create a dish using secret ingredients, and their creations are judged at 4:15PM.  Parents are warmly invited and encouraged to attend the judging portion and families will have the opportunity to taste the dishes created during the competetion.

On Friday, we celebrate the week with a special graduation at 4:15PM, and families are invited to join us.  During this time, we offer a selection of dishes inspired by what the campers have made throughout the week, allowing families can enjoy tasting and celebrating their child's experience together.

While camp still ends at 5:00PM, these end-of-day events offer a wonderful opportunity to be part of your child's week at camp!

Question 3

What is the age range of the campers who attend Cook4Life?

Accepted Answer

We generally serve children ages 7-15, though we are happy to consider other ages when appropriate.

Question 4

How many kids attend the weekly camp?

Accepted Answer

Our camp is intentionally kept small - usually around 16 campers - to create a safe, supportive, hands-on environment.

Question 5

What is the tuition for camp?

Accepted Answer

The tuition for a week of camp is $595.

Question 6

Is there a dress code?

Accepted Answer

Covered shoes are required for the kitchen. Also required, hair pulled back, fingernails clipped and clean, comfortable clothing for fitness fun. Details of the dress code will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

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