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Summer Camps

Perfect for:
Kids
Teens

Our kids' cooking and baking summer camp program goes beyond just teaching them about healthy food. It provides them with an opportunity to actively participate in the preparation and discover the joy of creating delicious meals.

Day & Time
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Price
$575 Per Week
Duration
9:00 am - 3:00 pm for 5 Days
Skill Level
Beginner+
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Cooking Summer Camp in Miami, FL

The Real Food Academy

Looking for the ultimate summer camp experience for your kids? Look no further than The Real Food Academy cooking summer camp in Miami, FL! Our weekly program, designed for ages 5 to 16, offers a fun and nutritious activity that your kids won't want to miss.

Our kids' cooking and baking summer camp program goes beyond just teaching your children about healthy food. It's an opportunity for them to actively participate in the preparation and discover the joy of creating delicious meals. From June 3rd, 2024 to August 23rd, 2024, our camp welcomes kids to immerse themselves in the culinary world.

With a limited capacity of 40 participants per day, spots fill up quickly. Don't miss your chance to secure your desired dates for this incredible cooking camp experience. Register now to ensure your child's place at The Real Food Academy Miami, FL's Cooking with Kids Summer Camp.

Upcoming Camps

Delicious, Nutritious & Educational Meals

The Real Food Academy Miami - SPRING BREAK CAMP DAILY $145

SPRING BREAK CAMP DAILY $145

Camp
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
March 25th, 2025
The Real Food Academy Miami - TEACHER'S PLANNING DAY $145 - Day Camp

TEACHER'S PLANNING DAY $145

Day Camp
Monday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
March 31st, 2025
The Real Food Academy Miami - SUMMER CAMP WEEKLY $575

SUMMER CAMP WEEKLY $575

Camp
Mondays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fridays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
June 2nd, 2025 through August 22nd, 2025

Summer Camp Schedule

Our culinary summer camp is like nothing else out there since it focuses on ways to prepare the foods your kids already love, but made with healthy ingredients.

Plus, since they'll be preparing each meal themselves, each participant's experience is literally life changing. Thanks to The Real Food Academy's Cooking With Kids Summer Camp, your kid(s) will never forget how to prepare tasty, healthy food!

2025 Summer Schedule

Week 1
June 2nd - June 6th
Week 2
June 9th - June 13th
Week 3
June 16th - June 20th
Week 4
June 23rd - June 27th
Week 5
June 30th - July 4th
Week 6
July 7th - July 11th
Week 7
July 14th - July 18th
Week 8
July 21st - July 25th
Week 9
July 28th - Aug 1st
Week 10
Aug 4th - Aug 8th
Week 11
Aug 11th - Aug 15th
Week 12
Aug 18th - Aug 22rd

Weekly Schedule

Every week we keep our same schedule but change our menus and world cuisine

Monday
Cooking Fundamentals
Tuesday
Nutrition & Exercise
Wednesday
Food Challenge & Talent Show
Thursday
All About Baking & Cupcake Decorating
Friday
World Cuisine, Food Challenges, Music & Dance

Daily Schedule

This is a sample & actual curriculum may vary

8:00am - 8:45am
Early Drop-Off (Free!)
8:45am - 9:00am
Drop-off
9:00am - 10:45am
Morning Briefing and Breakfast Preparation
10:45am - 11:00am
Discuss Daily Activities and Cooking Techniques
11:00am - 11:30am
Culinary Challenges, Games, Instructional Videos
11:30am - 12:30pm
Cooking Session (Lunch Preparation)
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Lunch / Free Play
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snack Preparation
3:00pm
Dismissal
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Late Dismissal (Fee Applies - See Fees Below)

Why Kids & Parents Love Our Cooking Classes

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Flexible for Your Schedule

Pick-Up & Drop-Off Policies

You're busy. We get that. That's why we offer extended camp drop-off & pick-up times.

FREE Early Drop-Off From 8:00 am to 9:00 am

Late Pick-Up Fees
  • Between 3pm - 4pm: $20
  • Between 4pm - 5pm: $40
  • Between 5pm - 6pm: $60

A 15-minute grace period applies.  Examples: Pick up your child at 3:16, and there will be a $20 charge. Pick up your child at 4:10pm and pay $20 for one hour (within the 15-minute grace period for second hour). Pick up your child at 4:20pm and the charge is $40.

The above rate applies to one child. For two children, multiply by 2, for three, multiply by 3, etc.

Hear From Real Customers

April 2, 2024

Spring Camp for Our Daughter Sofia

"Our experience with the Spring Camp for our daughter Sofia was truly exceptional. Sofia thoroughly enjoyed every moment spent at the camp. She immersed herself in learning about quality foods and exploring the art of making delicious recipes :) One of the highlights of the camp was the dedicated and talented teachers who guided Sofia throughout her journey. Their expertise, kindness, and passion for teaching left a lasting impression on Sofia. Overall, we couldn't be happier with our experience at the Spring Camp. It provided Sofia with not only valuable knowledge but also unforgettable memories. We are eagerly looking forward to the next camp and the opportunity for Sofia to continue her culinary adventures. Thank you to the organizers and staff for creating such a fantastic and enriching experience for our daughter."

— Maria Teshuba

August 22, 2023

Fantastic

“They had so much fun and want to come back next year for sure! Thank you”

— Melanie Goldenberg

August 21, 2023

Great camp

“My son is 8 years old and he is not a big eater, very conservative, simple dishes, no interest in cooking. This camp was recommended to us by a friend. We had an idea, that working with food, cooking , kitchen kind of experience will help him feel more easy in trying new dishes and new food. My son loved camp, every morning he was rushing to academy, he told us , that he had lots of joy, he liked atmosphere and people. I was very happy to see him being so proud of himself, when he treated us with the food, he’d cooked. Registration process and communication with staff was very easy and smooth. Now I am thinking of taking classes myself.”

— Varvara

August 15, 2023

Amazing & Fun camp for kids!!

“Such a fun camp for kids! My daughter learned so many new skills and was very proud to come home and share what she learned (and made) in the kitchen. She even learned how to set the table for meals. It’s been a huge success. She is actually sad for summer camp to end and can’t wait to go back next year!”

— Diana

August 13, 2023

Summer Cooking Camp

“This is an amazing camp for kids to learn such important life skills such as cooking and healthy eating. Both of my daughters enjoy this camp so much!! Now they cook like little chefs :)”

— SAHILY D’OTTONE

August 12, 2023

Cooking camp- huge success

“My daughter had a wonderful week! She would come home and talk about everything she did and what she had learned! She has already asked me to join the camp next summer again!”

— Sofia

August 7, 2023

Fun and healthy

“I love how my daughter came home from camp excited to make healthy recipes she learned at camp! She had fun and learned how to cook (and eat) healthy. We loved the experience!”

— Amanda

August 7, 2023

Great camp!

“My son had a blast learning about food and how to make healthy meals/snacks. He came home happy and excited to tell us all about it every day!”

— Kim

June 25, 2024

Mrs

"My daughter loved the week she spent at the food academy. She learned a lot of cooking perks as well as nutritional tips."

— Leydi

June 22, 2024

Best Summer Camp

"My 13 yo son loved the camp!!! Coming from a kid who has done many specialty camps and always complains about them this says a lot. He woke up excited every day and looked forward to the day’s events. He has always had an interest in culinary skills, but he also really enjoyed the nutrition aspect of the program. He made friends at the camp and said the counselors were very nice. For me it is a win win! He learns to prepare healthy foods for us and is aware of nutrition and food labels. Maria and Arthur congratulations on your excellent program. We are reviewing our schedule to get him in more weeks! Thank you!"

— Michelle Buendia

June 22, 2024

Five star review for very fun week

"my daughter enjoyed cooking with her friends, who were at the camp with her. She also enjoyed learning cooking techniques, including knife skills. As a parent, I am very happy for her to utilize these skills at home."

— Kaia B Calbeck

June 15, 2024

Cooking camp

"Truly an incredible experience. My daughter loved it. Thank you for such a fun and educational week. Can’t wait to come back!"

— Allegra Russo

June 15, 2024

Fantastic Summer Camp

"100% recommend this camp, also the after school classes. My son enjoyed his first week and is looking forward to the second one! Thank you chefs for this wonderful experience!"

— Nathalie

July 8, 2024

Fun summer camp!

"My daughters LOVED The Real Food Academy Summer Camp! They learned lots of great cooking tips and made wonderful recipes. 5 stars!"

— Sara Krawll

The Real Food Academy Miami, FL nomination for family favorite in 2022.

Miami Cooking Summer Camp

South Florida Family Favorite

At our kids’ cooking summer camp in Miami, FL, we teach your children to eat healthy, develop or hone their cooking skills, experiment in the kitchen, improve math and reading skills ... all in a fun way, while expanding their culinary palate.

Some of the activities included in our exclusive and one-of-a-kind kids’ culinary camp in Florida include Cooking, Baking, Arts & Crafts, and much more.

Camps FAQs

No. All Payments and Deposits are non-refundable: When a payment or deposit is made, that day and time is no longer available to other customers on our calendar. For that reason, all payments and deposits are non-refundable.

In the case of a cooking class, the ingredients are shopped for and prepped in advance. Staff is also scheduled according to the number of people on the roster.

NO

We are surrounded by lots of free parking. However, do not park in the CVS parking lot. You may be towed if you do. Also, if you park on the street you need to use the paybyphone app.

All the recipes prepared at The Real Food Academy are easily accessible on our recipes page.

You can simply type the name of the recipe in the search field to find the recipe your are looking for. If you can't remember the exact name...no problem. Just type in the cuisine type and you will quickly receive a list of all the recipes that include that cuisine.

If for some reason you require a printed copy of the recipe, please request it from the chef and they will happily provide it to you.

No. Sending your camper to our cooking camp with food would be like bringing sand to the beach! Campers will prepare breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack daily. Immediately upon completing the booking, we will contact you to find out if we need to be aware of any food allergies or restrictions.

If it's one thing we are fully aware of at The Real Food Academy (especially summer camp) is that older kids don't want to be involved with younger kids. Not only will we not put older kids with younger kids, we will always have younger children with kids their own age and will always be participating in activities that are suitable and safe for their age.

The official hours are from 9am to 3pm. However early drop off and late pick up can be arranged for a small additional fee.

The price for our cooking summer/winter camps start at $575 for 5 fun filled days of cooking experiences and adventures. This low price includes all meals including breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. No registration fee or any other fees!

Some of the activities included in our summer/winter camp include cooking, baking, arts & crafts and more!

Our summer/winter camps feature activities designed for kids from 5 to 16 years old.

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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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Rave Reviews for The Real Food Academy

proud to have a 4.9 star rating & 700+ reviews

  • Isania Zapete

    This is an amazing academy! I’ve been a student here for almost a year and I have not once been disappointed. All the staff are so kind and patient. I would definitely recommend coming!
  • Josselyn Solis

    I recently celebrated my daughter’s fifth birthday at the real food Academy. Hands-down, having our event with them was one of the best decisions we’ve made. Words do not do this team justice. I had the privilege to have Maya and Rey, who were outstanding the entire time. From the moment we arrived, they welcomed our family. Rey helped us on dock our car and set everything up. Maya and her beautiful smile, from the start, captured our ideas and brought it to life. We had a couple additional kids join us in and even when it was chaotic, Rey found the way to set up extra seating placements for our additional guests. They had such great energy, kept the party going, helped us with every request and more. All of my guests, had an amazing time making pizza and cupcakes. If you are having any second thoughts in having your event with them, don’t even hesitate, just book it. Thank you once again for an unforgettable birthday party!
  • Gabriela Alvarado

    Loved this cooking class. Maria and her team are very helpful and the recipes are just delicious. Would totally recommend!
  • Jesús Ramírez

    What an experience. Chef Maria made our special occasion extra special. Great food, great company, cant wait to come back
  • Miguel Vazquez

    fabulous
  • Laura Dacovich

    Went with a group with a cooking class! And miss Toni was amazing
  • Jorden Adams

    The space is bright and airy. Chef Toni was amazing. Our group had a wonderful evening of food and fun. Highly recommend!
  • Ana Annicchiarico

    Fantastic experience! Chef Toni was awesome
  • Camila Mejia

    Amazing class! Learned so much! Chef Paolo was fabulous and so helpful
  • K F

    Amazing class, super personable and the instructor is super knowledgeable. Will be back
  • Crystal Stokely

    I can’t say enough good things about The Real Food Academy. They had our broker group in for a Discovery Day, and it was awesome. I loved the hands on experience, and it was so much fun. Truly a great way to learn, and I love that their focus is on children. It’s so important to teach children at an early age. The Real Food Academy is truly making a difference in their community and hopefully they’ll have franchises in more areas across the US soon.
  • chris tucker

    I recently had the pleasure of attending a Discovery Day and Thursday cooking class at the Real Food Academy, and I can't recommend it highly enough! As a franchise broker invited along with others with the Franchise Brokers Association, I was eager to learn about this innovative franchise concept that offers cooking classes and birthday parties for both kids and adults. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by the owners, Maria and Arthur. Their passion for healthy cooking and commitment to sharing delicious, real, tasty food with the community is truly inspiring. They created an amazing atmosphere that made the experience both enjoyable and educational. During the cooking class, I was impressed by how engaging and interactive the session was. Maria guided us through the process of preparing tasty, healthy meals, providing valuable tips and techniques along the way. It was evident that they are dedicated to empowering individuals and families to embrace a healthier lifestyle through cooking and their classes. What stood out to me the most is their vision of bringing real, tasty food to the masses. This franchise concept is not just about cooking—it's about fostering a love for healthy eating and creating memorable experiences for people of all ages. If you're considering a wellness and food franchise opportunity or simply looking for a fun and educational cooking class, I highly recommend checking out the Real Food Academy. Maria and Arthur have built something truly special, and I can’t wait to see how their franchise flourishes! Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
  • Maggie Billy-Fisher

    Chef Tony and Maya provided an amazing cooking class at The Real Food Academy! Their passion, expertise, and engaging teaching style made the experience both fun and educational. The hands-on approach and delicious recipes made it a truly memorable experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn, cook, and enjoy great food.
  • Kevin Orgill

    This was amazing! The food was delicious and more importantly I learned skills that I can take with me forever! Will definitely be coming back for more classes
  • James Daniel

    So much fun! I can see why this concept is so popular! Great Chef! Easy instructions!
  • Susan Guerra

    Great experience! Fun and delicious food! Definitely recommend for a team building event.
  • Betsy Little

    We did this activity for a work team building and it was so much fun. I’ve done other cooking classes and this by far the best one. Chef Toni was fantastic and the food was amazing! Highly recommend for any group!
  • Pablo Liberato

    Amazing experience and super friendly staff. We will try a new culinary adventure with them soon!
  • Daniel Gilles

    Amazing time!! Chef Paolo was enthusiastic and hilarious we eat we laughed we learned we drank if I could come back every week I would!
  • Alex Perez

    Did the pasta class with my wife. Chef Tony was awesome. Great event, good pacing, delicious food!

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Real Food Recipes

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Baked Apple Cinnamon Empanadas

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The Real Food Academy Miami asian cole slaw recipe.

Asian Cole Slaw

salad
asian
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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american
The Real Food Academy Miami berry sorbet with super food toppings, try it today!

Berry Sorbet with Super Food Toppings

dessert
italian
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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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