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Winter Camps

Perfect for:
Kids
Teens

The Real Food Academy Miami, FL's cooking winter camp focuses on teaching kids how to prepare their favorite foods with healthy ingredients. Participants will have a hands-on experience preparing each meal, which can be life-changing.

Day & Time
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Price
$460 Per Week
Duration
9:00 am - 3:00 pm for 5 Days
Skill Level
Beginner+
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Winter Break Cooking Camps in Miami, FL

The Real Food Academy

Our cooking winter break camp in Miami, FL 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 Winter Camp, your kid(s) will never forget how to prepare tasty, healthy food!

Upcoming Camps

Delicious, Nutritious & Educational Meals

The Real Food Academy Miami - WINTER CAMP WEEKLY $460

WINTER CAMP WEEKLY $460

Camp
Mondays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fridays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
December 23rd, 2024 through January 3rd, 2025
The Real Food Academy Miami - WINTER CAMP DAILY $145

WINTER CAMP DAILY $145

Camp
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
December 26th, 2024
The Real Food Academy Miami - TEACHER'S PLANNING DAY PRIVATE SCHOOLS $145 - Day Camp

TEACHER'S PLANNING DAY PRIVATE SCHOOLS $145

Day Camp
Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
January 17th, 2025
The Real Food Academy Miami - MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY $145 - Day Camp

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY $145

Day Camp
Monday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
January 20th, 2025
The Real Food Academy Miami - PRESIDENTS DAY $145 - Day Camp

PRESIDENTS DAY $145

Day Camp
Monday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
February 17th, 2025
The Real Food Academy Miami - SPRING BREAK CAMP WEEKLY $575

SPRING BREAK 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
March 24th, 2025 through March 28th, 2025
The Real Food Academy Miami - SPRING BREAK CAMP DAILY $145

SPRING BREAK CAMP DAILY $145

Camp
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
March 6th, 2025

Winter Camp Schedule

Our cooking winter 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 Winter Camp, your kid(s) will never forget how to prepare tasty, healthy food!

2024 Winter Schedule

Week 1
Dec 26th - Dec 29th
Week 2
Jan 2nd - Jan 5th

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 Games
11:30am - 12:30pm
Cooking Session (Lunch Preparation)
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Lunch / Free Play
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Afternoon Activities (Zumba, Arts & Crafts, etc)
3:00pm
Dismissal
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Winter Break Cooking Camps in Miami, FL

South Florida Family Favorite

Join us at The Real Food Academy Miami for an unforgettable winter camp experience! Our weekly winter camp offers two exciting weeks brimming with delectable menus and captivating challenges. Conveniently located at 570-A NE 81st St, Miami, FL 33138, our winter cooking camps in Miami, FL provides the perfect backdrop for your child to unleash their culinary creativity.

Operating from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with the added flexibility of early drop-off and late pick-up, we prioritize convenience for parents. Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our winter camp and create delicious memories this holiday season. Book your spot now with The Real Food Academy Miami, FL and let the culinary adventures commence!

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 $460 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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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

  • Rene G

    Good wholesome food, good lessons. We had the opportunity to pick our own songs. 10/10
  • Jack Maguire

    Great food, great instruction, great environment, great time!
  • Renata Bozzetto

    Amazing experience. Chefs are great and ingredients are top quality.
  • Pierre Claver Uwimana

    Learnt how to cook for my first time and I made very good food.
  • Jose's Ornamental Welding

    What a great experience! I loved it !
  • JP Fabiani

    The experience was amazing and Paolo was an amazing chef! We enjoyed it immensely!! Thank you for the memories!!
  • David Bermudez (Davidjrbermudez)

    Chef Paulo is AMAZING!! Is you want a different yet incredible experience for any kind of event… THIS IS YOUR PLACE 🙌🏻
  • Marie Feline Guerrier

    My daughter Ava had so much fun making pizza with her friends. Very clean place and the chef did an amazing job keeping the kids entertained. Yummy food option for the adults. Overall, I’m happy and I’ll definitely share with other parents.
  • Cindy Rods

    Had staff party here and Chef Toni and the staff were amazing!! A great time with music, 4 course meal and just a fun time. A must do with your partner or friends.
  • Ms Romina

    very good service!! chef Tani y Carmen.We have a fun night cooking Love it
  • Edna Mora

    Very fun experience and my kids love it🤩
  • Karla Sánchez

    Best place for cooking classes and team building 💜
  • Rosa Castro

    Fantastic time at The Real Food Academy! Great chefs and food! 10000% recommend!
  • Deborah Lindenfeld

    Amazing experience! We hosted our annual team building event and everyone loved it. Chef Maria is the best.
  • Maria Becerra

    The food was delicious and the experience was so lovely. Will definitely be coming back!
  • R VIVAS

    Most fun ever! Ok maybe not ever, but lots of fun. Chef Toni and Tanya were great!
  • Jennifer Dunfield

    Excellent experience! Chef and sous chefs were so fun!
  • Daphna Barbeau

    Would highly recommend the team at RFA for an event! Price is totally comparable per head for kids birthday and was something new and interesting for our crew. The kids had a wonderful time! The team made everything SO easy and we could provide space and snacks for parents who wanted to hang. I’m just jealous I didn’t get to cook with the kids!
  • Astrid Mariel Bock

    We celebrated my daughter’s 6th birthday at The Real Food Academy. What a great experience. The party was a hit from start to finish. With about 15 kids in attendance, both boys and girls, they had an amazing time making their own pizzas and decorating cupcakes. It was such a fun, hands-on activity that kept everyone engaged and smiling. The food provided by The Real Food Academy for the parents was equally impressive — fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. Maria and her husband are amazing hosts. Their passion for what they do is evident in the way they run the academy and the genuine care they show to everyone. They guided us seamlessly throughout the party, ensuring everything ran smoothly and making us feel welcome and appreciated. The environment was perfect for both kids and parents. The kids were in a safe, exciting space, allowing parents to relax and enjoy each other’s company. I highly recommend The Real Food Academy for kids’ birthday parties or cooking classes. They truly deliver an unforgettable experience that kids will love and parents will appreciate.
  • Dorothy St

    Amazing experience !! Chef Toni and Carmen provided amazing customer service

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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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Winter Camps - Enroll Now

Give your kids a winter break they'll never forget with our fun and interactive cooking camp! At The Real Food Academy's Cooking With Kids Winter Camp, each child will create delicious meals using whole ingredients through hands-on cooking experiences. It's the perfect way to inspire a lifelong love for cooking and healthy eating!

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