Programme dates
20-24 July 2026
In-person Program
Culinary Adventures
by Lakefield College School Summer Academy
Culinary Adventures combines hands-on cooking with classic camp activities, helping campers practice knife skills, prepare fresh ingredients, and present food creatively.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Culinary Adventures at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Born in 2012, 2013, or 2014
Age range / Year group
Ages 11-14
Location / Region
Lakefield, Ontario, Canada
Cost
$435
Duration
5 days
Format
In-person
Language: English
Meals: Lunch and morning fruit snack
Campus experience: 315-acre waterfront campus
Staff ratio: 8:1 campers to staff
Sessions / cadence: 5 days: morning cooking, afternoon activity choices
Accreditation: OCA P1 accreditation, 2025
Culinary Adventures summary
Culinary Adventures is Lakefield College School's cooking enrichment camp. Hands-on lessons connect fresh ingredients with knife skills, food preparation, and creative presentation.
Morning cooking is balanced with Camper's Choice afternoons, including paddling, climbing, games, and art. It suits campers who want kitchen practice alongside a traditional camp experience.
What is Culinary Adventures?
Culinary Adventures is a cooking enrichment camp offered by Lakefield College School. Campers explore food's journey from garden to plate through practical lessons in knife skills, food preparation, and creative presentation.
The program combines morning cooking with shared afternoon camp activities. Campers work with fresh, local ingredients and can choose activities such as paddling, climbing, games, and art afterward.
Why Succeed highlights Culinary Adventures
Practical knife skills and food preparation give campers useful techniques to continue practicing at home.
Fresh, local ingredients make the connection between food origins and cooking tangible.
Afternoon activity choices balance focused kitchen learning with outdoor recreation.
The camp-wide 8:1 staffing ratio and authorized pickup procedures support family planning.
Who is Culinary Adventures for?
Best for
Campers who enjoy cooking and want practical kitchen experience alongside outdoor activities and new friendships.
Not ideal if
Your main priority is cooking throughout both morning and afternoon; this program deliberately includes classic camp activities.
Is Culinary Adventures worth it?
Culinary Adventures offers a useful way to turn an interest in food into practical experience. Its strongest feature is the combination of hands-on kitchen techniques and opportunities to enjoy camp with other participants.
The balance works best when both cooking and recreation matter to the camper. Families seeking concentrated kitchen instruction throughout the day may find the afternoon activity choices less aligned with that goal.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$435; includes Hands-on morning cooking lessons, Camper's Choice afternoon activities, Lunch each day, Morning fresh fruit snack.
Meals
Lunch and morning fruit snack
Supervision or safety information
Day campers need a basic understanding of English, especially for safety instructions. The program is conducted in English and welcomes campers with different proficiency levels.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
5 days; Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Culinary Adventures need?
Effort level
Moderate practical participation.
Best started
Begin family arrangements a few weeks before the selected session starts.
Main challenge
Following kitchen and outdoor safety instructions consistently.
Typical preparation
Review the Day Campers Orientation Essentials and packing guidance before arrival.
Complete health forms and clearly record dietary restrictions and allergies.
Arrange daily transport and an authorized adult for pickup.
Useful if
You want to build cooking confidence through practice.
What do students do on Culinary Adventures?
Campers practice cooking with fresh, local ingredients during morning programming. Afternoons bring group games and selected recreational activities with campers from other programs.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Check in with your assigned counselor at the start of the day.
- 2
Practice knife skills, food preparation, and creative presentation in the morning.
- 3
Eat lunch and join camp-wide group games.
- 4
Choose afternoon activities such as paddling, climbing, games, or art.
- 5
Leave with an adult on your authorized pickup list.
Culinary Adventures dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme dates | 20-24 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Born in 2012, 2013, or 2014 for the reference cycle.
Basic English comprehension for safety instructions.
Health information completed before arrival.
Two EpiPens required for campers with anaphylactic allergies.
How much does Culinary Adventures cost?
Day-camp fee
$435 — Canadian dollars for five days; tax included.
What's included
Hands-on morning cooking lessons, Camper's Choice afternoon activities, Lunch each day, Morning fresh fruit snack
How to apply to Culinary Adventures
- 1
Request registration updates through Lakefield's Camps at a Glance form.
- 2
Provide the parent's name and email, plus the camper's name and birth year.
- 3
Use Lakefield's published camp registration portal for camp booking.
- 4
Complete health forms, including dietary restrictions and allergy information.
- 5
Pay through the registration website using Visa or MasterCard.
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What does Culinary Adventures cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Knife skills
Practice knife skills through hands-on cooking lessons.
Food preparation
Prepare food using fresh, local ingredients.
Creative presentation
Explore creative ways to present the food you make.
Garden to plate
Connect ingredients and cooking with the journey of food.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Culinary Adventures?
A typical day during the program.
Morning program
Program rotations include the selected cooking adventure; drop-off is 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Lunch
Day campers eat their included lunch.
Group games
Campers join camp-wide group games.
Activity choices
Campers choose recreational activities before pickup at 4:30 p.m.
Who teaches on Culinary Adventures?
LCS Camps staff have camp, childcare, school, or coaching experience and hold First Aid and CPR/AED certification. Staff have or are working toward a relevant undergraduate degree or postsecondary diploma.
The overall LCS Camps camper-to-staff ratio is 8:1.
Where do students stay on Culinary Adventures?
Non-residential plan
- Day-camp experience: Morning cooking is followed by shared games and Camper's Choice activities.
- Meals and snacks: Lunch and a morning fruit snack are provided each day.
- Supervision and pickup: Attendance is taken regularly, and an authorized adult signs the camper out.
What happens after Culinary Adventures?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Build practical knife skills and food-preparation experience.
Practice cooking with fresh, local ingredients.
Develop creative presentation techniques.
Connect cooking with food's journey from garden to plate.
Where does Culinary Adventures take place?
Lakefield College School is at 4391 County Road 29 in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Its 315-acre waterfront campus supports the camp's shared outdoor and recreational activities.
Culinary Adventures FAQs
Campers practice knife skills, food preparation, and creative presentation using fresh, local ingredients. The cooking activities explore the journey of food from garden to plate.
Culinary Adventures combines morning cooking with classic camp activities in the afternoon. Campers choose afternoon activities such as paddling, climbing, games, and art.
Day campers receive lunch each day and a fresh fruit snack in the morning. Any snacks brought from home must be nut-free.
Day campers need a basic understanding of English, especially for safety instructions. The program is conducted in English and welcomes campers with different proficiency levels.
LCS Camps has an overall camper-to-staff ratio of 8:1. Attendance is taken regularly, and day campers must be signed out by an adult on their authorized pickup list.
Dining services routinely accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, with families recording needs on health forms. Campers with anaphylactic allergies must bring two EpiPens.
LCS Camps follows a phone-free policy on campus. Families can email messages to the camp office, which prints and delivers them to campers.
Content reviewed by
Ben Stacy
Co-founder, Succeed | Former secondary teacher and educational leader
Ben works at the intersection of education, technology and school adoption, with expertise in how secondary schools evaluate data-driven tools and how education technology is used in practice.
Sources & verification
Source types reviewed
- Sign-in |
- Day & Overnight Camps (Ages 11–14) | Lakefield College School Summer Academy
- Programs at a Glance | Summer Academy | Lakefield College
- Camp FAQs | Summer Camps | Lakefield College
- Apply to Lakefield | Lakefield College School
- Summer Academy | Grades 9–12 Credit & Enrichment Programs | Lakefield College School
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