Summer Camps at Chef It Up Toms River

Week-long cooking adventures perfect for kids during summer break!

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2-Hour Daily Camps

Perfect for shorter sessions! Kids enjoy focused cooking activities and hands-on fun in a 2-hour format.

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3-Hour Daily Camps

Extended fun! More time to explore recipes, cooking techniques, and culinary creativity.

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Weekly Camps

Full week of culinary adventures! Kids develop skills throughout the week with themed cooking sessions.

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FIELD TRIPS

Bring your class to Chef It Up for a field trip that's both fun and educational! Our hands-on cooking experiences allow students to learn basic kitchen skills, teamwork, and creativity while preparing delicious recipes together.

We can create a custom menu for your group, whether you'd like a breakfast, lunch, or dessert-themed cooking experience. After preparing their dishes, students get to enjoy the tasty creations they made themselves!

Contact us to book your school field trip and let your students Chef It Up!

Perfect for School Groups!

🍳 Hands-on cooking experience

📋 Custom menus for your group

🧑‍🍳 Breakfast, lunch, or dessert themes

✅ Students eat what they make!

What Kids Will Learn & Experience

🍳 Cooking Skills

  • Basic cooking techniques
  • Kitchen safety and hygiene
  • Following recipes
  • Measuring ingredients
  • Using cooking tools

🌟 Life Skills

  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Following directions
  • Problem-solving
  • Creativity and confidence
  • Healthy eating habits

🎨 Creative Fun

  • Themed cooking days
  • Recipe experimentation
  • Food presentation
  • Culinary games
  • Tasting new flavors

🏆 Achievements

  • Take home creations
  • Recipe cards to keep
  • Certificates of completion
  • New friendships
  • Lasting memories

2026 Summer Camp Schedule

10 AM – 1 PM Daily  |  Ages 6–10  |  Drop-Off Program

4-DAY CAMP

Junior Chef Farm to Table Camp

Tuesday, July 14 – 17

$180 full week | $50/day

Take your junior chef on a fresh farm-to-table culinary adventure featuring Jersey-fresh fruits and veggies! Kids explore exciting kitchen tools and create amazing dishes with local seasonal ingredients.

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5-DAY CAMP

Foods Around the World

Monday, July 27 – 31

$225 full week | $50/day

Junior chefs create fun foods, drinks and desserts from around the world every day!

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America
TUE
Mexico
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Italy
THU
Ireland
FRI
China
Recipe Book Included on Last Day!
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5-DAY CAMP

Foods Around the World Back by Popular Demand!

Monday, August 10 – 14

$225 full week | $50/day

Five brand-new countries to explore! Create delicious foods, drinks and desserts from around the globe.

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France
TUE
Germany
WED
Poland
THU
Greece
FRI
Japan
Recipe Book Included on Last Day!
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5-DAY CAMP

Battle of the Week Camp

Monday, August 24 – 28

$225 full week | $50/day

Junior chefs compete in epic cooking battles - Cupcake Wars, Spot-On Cake Challenge, Board Game Battle and more! They'll also make their own lunch and drinks each day. The most exciting camp of the summer!

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