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Kids After-School & Weekend Programs

Cooking is a creative, unique way for children to engage with important academic concepts like science and math. At our weekend and after-school programs, kids learn to cook and develop valuable life skills, all in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Day & Time
Wednesdays at 4:30 - 6:00pm
Price
$350/Course or $45/Day
Duration
1.5 Hours Over 10 Weeks
Skill Level
Beginner+
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Kids Activities in Miami, FL

Fun and Education Awaits at The Real Food Academy!

Looking for exciting kids activities in Miami, FL? The Real Food Academy offers kids a unique and enriching opportunity through our weekend and after-school cooking programs.

Designed specifically for children, our hands-on classes allow kids to have fun and be creative, all while learning technical cooking skills like following recipes, measuring, and safe kitchen practices. Through these engaging activities, kids explore the world of cooking in a way that sparks their curiosity and teaches them lessons they’ll carry into the future.

At The Real Food Academy, we use only real, nutritious foods in our recipes. Our goal is to give your little ones the knowledge, tools, and experience they need to make smart choices for their health and have a blast while learning.

Upcoming After-School Classes

Delicious, Nutritious & Educational Meals

The Real Food Academy Miami - HOW TO BECOME A REAL FOOD CHEF - After School Course

HOW TO BECOME A REAL FOOD CHEF

After School Course
Wednesdays 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
September 11th, 2024 through November 13th, 2024
The Real Food Academy Miami -  Plating and Food Styling - After School Class

Plating and Food Styling

After School Class
Wednesday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
October 2nd, 2024
The Real Food Academy Miami - Sushi Making Class - After School Class

Sushi Making Class

After School Class
Wednesday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
October 16th, 2024
The Real Food Academy Miami - All About Healthy Baking - After School Class

All About Healthy Baking

After School Class
Wednesday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
October 23rd, 2024
The Real Food Academy Miami - Farm to Table  - After School Class

Farm to Table

After School Class
Wednesday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
October 30th, 2024
The Real Food Academy Miami - HOW TO BECOME A REAL FOOD CHEF SESSION 2- After School Course -

HOW TO BECOME A REAL FOOD CHEF SESSION 2

After School Course
Wednesdays 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
January 8th, 2025 through March 12th, 2025

Dish by Dish, Skill by Skill

After School Weekly Curriculum

The Real Food Academy Miami - Intro To Culinary and Create Your Own Breakfast

Week 1

Intro To Culinary and Create Your Own Breakfast

An introduction into the culinary arts, this week's agenda covers kitchen safety, cooking equipment and cooking techniques. Kids will also learn to create their own breakfast.

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The Real Food Academy Miami - Real Food VS Processed Food

Week 2

Real Food VS Processed Food

An introduction and deeper explanation of what is considered "real food" and what "processed food" is and how they are different. Kids will also learn to create Healthy Bowls and Smoothies.

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The Real Food Academy Miami - All About Pasta Making

Week 3

All About Pasta Making

Pasta from scratch is healthier and better tasting than store-bought boxed pasta. And it's easier than you think! This week's agenda covers making fettuccini from raw ingredients.

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The Real Food Academy Miami - All About Bread and Pizza Dough

Week 4

All About Bread and Pizza Dough

Nothing beats the taste of homemade bread! Kids will learn the technique of creating bread and pizza dough, then put it to use creating their own from scratch pizza.

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The Real Food Academy Miami - Plating and Food Styling

Week 5

Plating and Food Styling

Presentation and plating is covered with some Food Styling concepts. Kids will learn about natural syrups, using edible flowers and more.

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The Real Food Academy Miami - Sushi Making Class

Week 8

Sushi Making Class

Kids will learn about making sushi with an emphasis on both vegetarian options and normal fish sushi. We've found kids are surprised by and really enjoy this class!

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The Real Food Academy Miami - Halloween Treats

Week 9

Halloween Treats

We'll focus this week's class on some Halloween Treat favorites. You'll really enjoy the leftovers they bring home, if there are any! This class is one of the kids' favorites.

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Week 10

"CHOPPED" Food Challenge Competition

In this class, students will receive a mystery basket filled with random foods. The challenge is to combine all the foods in the basket into a creative dish.

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The Real Food Academy Miami - Intro To Culinary and Create Your Own Breakfast

Week 1

Intro To Culinary and Create Your Own Breakfast

An introduction into the culinary arts, this week's agenda covers kitchen safety, cooking equipment and cooking techniques. Kids will also learn to create their own breakfast.

The Real Food Academy Miami - Real Food VS Processed Food

Week 2

Real Food VS Processed Food

An introduction and deeper explanation of what is considered "real food" and what "processed food" is and how they are different. Kids will also learn to create Healthy Bowls and Smoothies.

The Real Food Academy Miami - All About Pasta Making

Week 3

All About Pasta Making

Pasta from scratch is healthier and better tasting than store-bought boxed pasta. And it's easier than you think! This week's agenda covers making fettuccini from raw ingredients.

The Real Food Academy Miami - All About Bread and Pizza Dough

Week 4

All About Bread and Pizza Dough

Nothing beats the taste of homemade bread! Kids will learn the technique of creating bread and pizza dough, then put it to use creating their own from scratch pizza.

The Real Food Academy Miami - Plating and Food Styling

Week 5

Plating and Food Styling

Presentation and plating is covered with some Food Styling concepts. Kids will learn about natural syrups, using edible flowers and more.

The Real Food Academy Miami - Sushi Making Class

Week 8

Sushi Making Class

Kids will learn about making sushi with an emphasis on both vegetarian options and normal fish sushi. We've found kids are surprised by and really enjoy this class!

The Real Food Academy Miami - Halloween Treats

Week 9

Halloween Treats

We'll focus this week's class on some Halloween Treat favorites. You'll really enjoy the leftovers they bring home, if there are any! This class is one of the kids' favorites.

The Real Food Academy Miami -

Week 10

"CHOPPED" Food Challenge Competition

In this class, students will receive a mystery basket filled with random foods. The challenge is to combine all the foods in the basket into a creative dish.

Top 5 Reasons to

Get Kids & Teens Cooking in the Kitchen

1.

It teaches them about healthy eating.

Explaining to your teen why they can’t eat fast food every night gets tiring by the time they turn 12 years old. A great way to demonstrate the advantages of home-cooked meals over fast food is by regularly shopping for groceries and cooking with your teen. This teaches teens what goes into a healthy meal (ie. Real Food) and what isn’t healthy (ie. Processed food that includes preservatives, flavors, added extra sugar etc.).

Eating a “Real Food” diet is key to maintaining not only your physical health but also your mental health. This is especially important for teens, whose minds and bodies are still developing.

2.

It gives you quality time together.

Cooking together is a great way to hang out with your teen and chat with them about their day. The time together will help you feel socially connected. Cooking together with your teen can provide a great opportunity to check in with what’s going on and find out how they feel.

You’ll likely find that chopping onions and peeling potatoes makes you feel more comfortable to talk about the big stuff.

3.

They'll learn to fend for themselves.

There will come a time when your child needs to feed themselves. When this happens, it’ll be cheaper, healthier, easier and safer if they know how to cook at home.

4.

It boosts their self-confidence.

When a teen can shop for, prep, cook and serve a meal (or even a snack) all on their own, it gives them a tremendous sense of accomplishment and pride. It might not seem like a big deal, but these small things help teens to believe in themselves. A teen who knows they can look after themselves will be ready to take on life’s challenges.

5.

It keeps recipes in the family.

Teaching your teen how to cook is a great way to pass on those special family recipes. It provides an opportunity to talk about history and culture, and gives your teen a chance to learn more about who they are and where they came from.

Hear From Real Customers

March 27, 2024

Amazing Time

"It was an amazing experience as always my kids had a good time and learned new cooking techniques, I love the place and very much recommend."

— Vivian Urquijo

October 11, 2023

Fun Cooking Experience

"My son enjoyed his first hands-on cooking class!!! He can’t wait to return back to learn healthy food facts and try new cooking recipes! Thank you!!!”

— Gerry Li

October 2, 2023

Class Saturday

"Mi hija de 5 años fue FELIZ con su clase de cocina! el ambiente super recomendable y profesional. Soy pastelera y recomiendo 100% este lugar =) GRACIAS! y seguramente volveremos con mi hija a sus clases.”

— Juliana Cantarella

October 1, 2023

Food Truck

"My crew enjoy the cooking class and would like to come again”

— Juliana Cantarella

June 4, 2023

Magic

"Today when I saw my daughter clapping her hands I knew that was a sign of a satisfactory accomplishment. She was so into the class. The praises from the chefs encouraged her confidence and motivated her to want know more. My daughter has Asperger Syndrome and it’s difficult for her socially. However, the smiles and claps from her today was simply priceless. Thank you.”

— Marie ST

May 17, 2023

Excellent

“My daughter really enjoyed her class, all was very organized, fun, healthy, pretty… we will be back for sure as many times as we can… she wants to be a chef :)”

— Adela

April 26, 2023

Cooking Class

“My daughter had such an amazing time in the class. She loved being there and being part of the group.”

— Mariana Ramirez

April 5, 2023

Awesome!!!

“My both daughters (5 & 9) enjoyed a lot the Saturday class!! Definitely we are going to back!! Super organized, clean, healthy and the staff very nice.”

— Frida

March 12, 2023

Great activity for kids!

“My daughter enjoyed doing the class and made 3 impressive food items. It was all themed which was fun! Highly recommend!”

— Brittany Faw

March 8, 2023

Saturday Kids Classes

Very happy to see how u lead the kids during the whole class.”

— Lizette

April 7, 2024

Excellent class!

"Valeria went today to the sushi class for kids and she loved it! She wants to go back next week."

— Jennifer Swanton

May 5, 2024

Amazing Class

"My daughter really enjoyed the Cinco de Mayo themed Saturday class. Everything she made was delicious and used healthy ingredients."

— Monica Barquin-Giarraffa

May 22, 2024

My 5 year boy is in love!

"My son loves everything about cooking and food and loves this class. We drive from the Grove once a month. Thank you for offering this program!"

— Beatriz

June 24, 2024

Amazing party!

"This was such a wonderful birthday party experience for my daughter and her friends! The group of 8 year olds had an amazing time, really enjoyed the actual work of cooking and preparing their own food, and eating the delicious food when it was done! The music was fun, the chef was so patient and caring, and the whole experience couldn't have been better for everyone! Really appreciated the little details too, like the aprons and hats for the kids (which they got to decorate), the ice bowls and cups for water, and the cake tray and cutting. Would highly recommend to friends."

— Yasmine

June 23, 2024

Saturday class

"My granddaughter is here for the summer so I decided to sign her up for cooking classes. Her first class was cupcakes and at the end of the class she was so excited. Decided to sign her up for more classes until the summer is over and she return back home. Next summer I will sign her up for the summer camp."

— YVETTE WRIGHT BROWN

June 17, 2024

Loved the class

"My 8 year old loved the experience and I really enjoyed being able to watch him during the class. He enjoyed every second of class. We will certainly complete more classes. I also loved the emphasis on healthy ingredients."

— Glendys

July 10, 2024

Great for kids

"My kids had a blast! This is a great activity for kids and adults. I will definitely come back with my kids and friends! I loved it."

— Cinthia Ganchozo

After School Programs FAQs

A kitchen is not needed. We can setup in any classroom, cafeteria, etc.

A minimum of 6 but no more than 12 students per class is ideal.

We offer after school programs to kids pre-k to 8th grade.

Sessions can be 8 to 12 weeks.

Classes can be 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes in duration.

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Hands-On

All our classes are 100% hands-on and, unlike other cooking schools, we are not limited to any one cuisine!

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An Exciting Extracurricular in Miami

Extracurricular activities are a great way for children to expand their skills beyond the classroom. While traditional after-school activities like sports or music are valuable, not every child is interested in pursuing those paths. Cooking is a fantastic alternative, offering a space for children to express their creativity and learn real-world skills in a non-competitive, supportive environment.

At The Real Food Academy, we believe cooking teaches kids independence, confidence, and responsibility. Our classes provide the perfect opportunity for kids to exercise these abilities in a fun, engaging way that sets them up for lifelong success.

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Rave Reviews for The Real Food Academy

proud to have a 4.9 star rating & 700+ reviews

  • Cyana Alvarez

    Chef Paolo was amazing! It was a great teambuilding event! We had a great time!
  • Amanda Limongi

    We had a great time at the sushi class! Learned a ton and had some yummy food. We'll definitely be back.
  • Beatriz Cardona

    We had an amazing experience cooking with the guidance of Cheff Maria Teresa. She made it easy to follow and ingredientes were fresh and food very tasty! We had a great time! Thank you!🩷
  • Natalia Gomez

    Awesome time amazing food
  • Juliana Senior

    Amazing experience. Food was delicious. Chef Maria is so nice.
  • Angelica Corredor

    My daughter and her friends had the best time at the party, Chef Maya was great and she made the whole experience super fun for them. I really recommend this place.
  • Khalea Kellyman

    Paolo was an amazing instructor, our group had an amazing time 10/10 would definitely come back
  • Paige Walker

    I planned a corporate event here, bringing 20 people together from all over the world for a fun team-building experience that included delicious food and drinks. Maria accommodated all of our very particular requests, and made sure everyone had a great experience start to finish. The space is beautiful and the food was fantastic. Highly recommended for a private party.
  • Wade Groves

    What an amazing team event we had!!!!! It was a lot of fun making pasta and caprese salads!
  • Jorge Carbonell

    Great team building event. Thanks Maria and team. Looking forward to the next event. Ty
  • EJ Ortiz

    Amazing experience with Real Food Academy! Thank you for hosting our group and for the experience!!!
  • Fabiola Duncan

    Such an amazing experience! A group of 12 celebrated my cousins 40th birthday and from start to finish Chef Paulo took care of us. The food was hands down delicious as ever and I plan to cook them at home now! My cousin said the experience was perfect and that’s what truly mattered! Will definitely be going back! So glad I found this gem 💎
  • Maria Isabel Daza

    We absolutely LOVE The Real Food Academy. We have been coming here for 5+ years. We have celebrated birthdays, attended many Sat classes, and some mommy and me classes. I have only wonderful memories and great experiences. HIGHLY RECOMMEN. All of their recipes are clean and unique. They make cooking simple. The Real Food Academy has given my daughters a solid foundation and joy for cooking. Thank you Chef Maria 🥚💚🥖🍴🧄
  • Lauren Jessica

    Chef Paolo was amazing! So patient and informative. Our group had an amazing time. Definitely recommend
  • evey j

    Had an amazing time celebrating a birthday!! Our chef was so much fun!!! Thank you all again for tonight!!
  • Felicia Schrecongost

    This was an immaculate class. I learned so much. The food was AMAZING!!! I recommend anyone please if you are even slightly debating, please come here!!
  • Alejandra Figueroa

    Truly enjoyed my experience at The Real Food Academy. I survive in the kitchen, a beginner, and the Knife Skills Class was a great way to learn and get more comfortable around the kitchen. I was pretty surprised and happy with my meal. The chef and staff were amazing, helpful and welcoming. Made it all less intimidating.
  • A Crum

    Booked as an anniversary gift and it was great. Even with cooking experience, we learned a number of things and left full! Interested in doing another soon
  • ashley bolton

    Great class super helpful and fun
  • Alexia Cohen

    Such a good experience and so fun!

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4 Essential Tips for Overcoming Anxiety About Cooking

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Real Food Recipes

The Real Food Academy Miami's baked apple cinnamon empanadas recipe.

Baked Apple Cinnamon Empanadas

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The Real Food Academy Miami asian cole slaw recipe.

Asian Cole Slaw

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The Real Food Academy Miami avocado fries recipe.

Avocado Fries

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Crunch fries on a plate, The Real Food Academy Miami baked fries recipe.

Baked Fries

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Berry Sorbet with Super Food Toppings

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Developing Life Skills Through Cooking

At The Real Food Academy, our after-school and weekend programs teach children important life lessons. Here are a few things they can learn through our hands-on activities:

  • Problem Solving: When a recipe doesn’t go as planned, children learn to think on their feet, adjusting ingredients or cooking techniques to achieve the desired result.
  • Time Management: Cooking teaches children to manage their time effectively, as they must balance multiple tasks, like preparing ingredients and cooking dishes, within a set timeframe.
  • Organization: In the kitchen, children develop organizational skills by preparing their workspace, gathering ingredients, and following step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth cooking process.

Dietary Accommodations

Real Flavor for Everyone

At The Real Food Academy Miami, we take pride in crafting culinary experiences that are not only delectable but also safe for every palate. Our dedicated team understands the significance of dietary accommodations, and we go the extra mile to ensure that every participant can savor our creations without worry.

From gluten-free alternatives to nut-free options, we're well-versed in a wide range of allergies and dietary restrictions. Our kitchen is equipped with the latest tools and techniques to prevent cross-contamination, and our instructors are adept at adapting recipes to suit individual needs.

You can trust that at our academy, your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. Join us for a flavorful journey where allergies are never a barrier to delicious dining!

We offer a variety of dietary accommodations, including but not limited to:

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Nut Free
Soy Free
Soy Free
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
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Educational Kids Activities in Miami, FL

Building Healthy Eating Habits

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At The Real Food Academy, we believe that healthy eating habits start with learning to cook. Our after-school and weekend programs introduce kids to fresh, wholesome ingredients and teach them how to prepare balanced meals. By learning to cook from a young age, children understand what goes into their food, helping them make smarter choices as they grow.

Healthier choices are especially important when considering current trends in children’s diets. In the U.S., over 26% of children and adolescents consume fast food on any given day, with around 14% of their daily calories coming from these meals. (CDC) Unfortunately, regular consumption of fast food, which tends to be high in calories, fat, and sodium, contributes to rising obesity rates. As of 2022, approximately 20% of children aged 6-11 years were classified as obese. (CDC)

By learning how to prepare nutritious meals in a fun and interactive setting, children at The Real Food Academy gain lifelong skills that promote smarter food choices. Our programs aim to reduce reliance on processed and fast foods by empowering kids to cook at home using real ingredients.

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If you’re looking for fun, educational kids activities in Miami, FL, The Real Food Academy offers the perfect blend of health, fun, and skill-building.

Our kids’ cooking classes are designed to teach essential life skills and build healthy eating habits. From learning how to prepare balanced meals to discovering the importance of real ingredients, children gain practical knowledge they can use for a lifetime.

Give your child the gift of confidence in the kitchen and a foundation for making smarter food choices. Book an after-school or weekend cooking class for your kid and watch them learn, create, and thrive!

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