CKCS - Kids Cooking Parties, Classes, Camps & More in Maryland!

Our kids cooking classes and kids cooking parties, camps, etc. are all hands-on. We incorporate science, math, nutrition, and kitchen safety into the preparation of fun and delicious culinary specialties.

Our kids cooking classes and kids cooking parties are offered to elementary and middle school age children in schools, community centers, churches, and homes in Baltimore, Maryland and the surrounding area.

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Kids Cooking Parties
Kids Cooking Parties more information
  • The Chefs come to your home
  • All needed supplies provided
  • We set up and clean up!
  • The host of the party chooses the menu.
  • Aprons for children to decorate.
  • Children prepare and eat a delicious meal and desserts.
  • Minimum of 8 children
  • Maximum of 12 children
  • Party lasts 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Goodie bag for guests to take home.
Kids Cooking Classes more information
6 week course
1 1/2 hrs. or 1 hr.
After-school activity.
4 week course
1 1/2 hrs. or 1 hr.
After-school activity.
Single Day Course
Classes take place in the host’s home,community center, or church.
Minimum 6 students.
Maximum 10 students.
Summer Cooking Camps 2011
Confectionary Camp at Resevoir High School
Back by popular demand! The focus of this camp is all things dessert including cake decorating! The classes are taught by the staff of CKCS, which includes Nikki McGowan co host of Child Life TV Cooking Show, and special guests that include Rich Karoll, formerly of "Ace of Cakes!" ages 7-11 for more information: http://activenet12.active.com/howardcounty/


The Chopping Block at Marriotts Ridge
and River Hill High Schools
Explore cooking techniques used by professional chefs with Cannelloni Kids Cooking School! Work with special guests like Nikki McGowan, formerly of Iron Bridge Wine Co., and owner of Cannelloni Kids Cooking School, plus Rich Karoll, formerly of "Ace of Cakes!" You will learn the "tricks of the trade" as you practice proper kitchen safety, knife skills, sauces, pasta and pastry-making. Each week covers different menus; there are no prerequisites so take one or all sessions! Prepare delicious dishes then step up to "The Chopping Block" and see if you have what it takes! ages 7-11 and 11-14 for more information: http://activenet12.active.com/howardcounty/

We will also be teaching classes at The Goddard School of Marriottsville and St. John's Parish Day School!