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SUMMER COOKING CAMPS IN EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA
We’re gearing up for another fun summer filled with laughter, learning moments, and delicious food. Our 2026 Summer Camps are open for enrollment! Our summer camps are offered as 4 Day camps at 9am-12pm and 1-4pm June through August. Check out some of our favorite camp moments from 2025, sign up for our 2026 camps today, and we hope to see your young chef in the kitchen next summer!
Our summer camp program was rated one of the top summer programs for kids but Mpls. St. Paul Magazine for the 4th year!
CAMP INFORMATION
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
- Our PM camps are from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Campers get to eat what they cook in the last 30 minutes of each day!
We’re in the top 5 Cooking Camps in the Country! Read more HERE
2026 Summer Camps-Eden Prairie
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July 27-July 30, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Get ready to take your taste buds on a food truck adventure! In this exciting 4-day camp, kids will explore the bold and flavorful world of street food from across the United States and around the globe. Each day features hands-on recipes inspired by famous street eats—like California-style Street Tacos, New York Pretzels, and Japanese Teriyaki Skewers. Campers will learn new cooking techniques, discover new flavors, and create delicious dishes that celebrate the fun, creativity, and culture of street food from near and far!
Menu Contains: Dairy, Egg, Soy, Sesame, and Wheat/Gluten (No Substitutions)
CAMP INFORMATION:
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and our PM camps are from 1:00-4:00 pm. $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- Chef-led instruction and hands on cooking lessons working in small groups and some individual projects.
- Eat or take home everything you make at camp each day!
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP:
Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to your scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. The Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. At the Way Cool Cooking School we will make every effort to accommodate our customers.
EVENT DETAILS
Start date: July 27, 2026
End date: July 30, 2026
Start time: 09:00 a.m.
End time: 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-949-6799
Email: [email protected] -

July 27-July 30, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Team up, get creative, and bake your way to delicious success! In this 4-day camp, young bakers will work together in small “Bake Squads” to create amazing treats to share and enjoy each day. Each day brings a new baking theme and challenge—like Bread Day, where teams dream up their own signature flavor loaves with guidance from our Way Cool chefs, or Cookie Day, where squads invent the ultimate monster cookie packed with fun mix-ins. From muffins to cakes and more, kids will learn teamwork, baking techniques, and how to turn simple ingredients into something extraordinary. It’s a week of collaboration, creativity, and sweet rewards—because everything’s better when you bake it together!
Menu Contains: Dairy, Egg, Soy, and Wheat/Gluten (No Substitutions)
CAMP INFORMATION:
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and our PM camps are from 1:00-4:00 pm. $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- Chef-led instruction and hands on cooking lessons working in small groups and some individual projects.
- Eat or take home everything you make at camp each day!
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP:
Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to your scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. The Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. At the Way Cool Cooking School we will make every effort to accommodate our customers.
EVENT DETAILS
Start date: July 27, 2026
End date: July 30, 2026
Start time: 1:00 p.m.
End time: 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-949-6799
Email: [email protected] -

August 3-August 6, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Ever wondered how your favorite restaurant dishes are made? In this fun and flavorful 4-day camp, kids will step into the Copycat Kitchen to recreate popular restaurant-style recipes—both sweet and savory! Each day, campers will learn how to duplicate delicious favorites like Chipotle-style Burrito Bowls, Starbucks-inspired Cake Pops, Panera Mac & Cheese, and Crumbl-style Cookies. Along the way, they’ll build real cooking and baking skills, learn flavor balance, and gain confidence creating dishes just like the pros. It’s a week full of fun, flavor, and foodie favorites—made entirely by them!
Menu Contains: Dairy, Egg, Soy, and Wheat/Gluten. May Also Contain Sesame. (No Substitutions)
CAMP INFORMATION:
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and our PM camps are from 1:00-4:00 pm. $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- Chef-led instruction and hands on cooking lessons working in small groups and some individual projects.
- Eat or take home everything you make at camp each day!
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP:
Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to your scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. The Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. At the Way Cool Cooking School we will make every effort to accommodate our customers.
EVENT DETAILS
Start date: August 3, 2026
End date: August 6, 2026
Start time: 09:00 a.m.
End time: 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-949-6799
Email: [email protected] -

August 3-August 6, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Let your creativity shine in this sweet and colorful 4-day baking adventure! In this hands-on camp, kids will learn the art of cake decorating from start to finish—mixing, baking, frosting, and decorating cakes. Each day focuses on a new skill and project, from piping techniques and buttercream borders to fondant fun, drip designs, and edible decorations. Campers will decorate cakes, cupcakes, and cookies while learning insider tips from Way Cool chef instructors. By the end of the week, campers will have the confidence and know-how to decorate like a pro—and they’ll bring home their edible masterpieces to share with family and friends!
Menu Contains: Dairy, Egg, and Wheat/Gluten (No Substitutions)
CAMP INFORMATION:
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and our PM camps are from 1:00-4:00 pm. $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- Chef-led instruction and hands on cooking lessons working in small groups and some individual projects.
- Eat or take home everything you make at camp each day!
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP:
Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to your scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. The Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. At the Way Cool Cooking School we will make every effort to accommodate our customers.
EVENT DETAILS
Start date: August 3, 2026
End date: August 6, 2026
Start time: 1:00 p.m.
End time: 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-949-6799
Email: [email protected] -

August 10-August 13, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Step into the spotlight and cook like your favorite TV stars in this exciting 4-day camp! Each day features a new culinary challenge inspired by popular food shows. Kids will test their creativity and teamwork in a MasterChef Junior–style cooking competition, show off their decorating skills in an Is It Cake? challenge, think fast with mystery ingredients in a Chopped Challenge, and end the week baking up a storm in a Kids Baking Championship finale! Guided by our Way Cool chefs, campers will learn real cooking and baking skills, work together in team challenge as well as individual ones, and have tons of fun bringing their favorite shows to life in the kitchen!
Due to the Structure of This Camp Recipes May Contain: Dairy, Egg, Soy, Sesame, Fish, Shellfish, and Wheat/Gluten
CAMP INFORMATION:
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and our PM camps are from 1:00-4:00 pm. $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- Chef-led instruction and hands on cooking lessons working in small groups and some individual projects.
- Eat or take home everything you make at camp each day!
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP:
Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to your scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. The Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. At the Way Cool Cooking School we will make every effort to accommodate our customers.
EVENT DETAILS
Start date: August 10, 2026
End date: August 13, 2026
Start time: 09:00 a.m.
End time: 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-949-6799
Email: [email protected] -

August 10-August 13, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We’re bringing back the best of the best! In this 4-day camp, kids will bake up all-time favorite recipes from over 20 years of Way Cool summer camps. Each day features classic treats and savory bakes that our campers have loved the most—like Lemon Ricotta Cookies, Lasagna Rolls, Way Cool Pizza, and S’mores Cupcakes. From sweet to savory, campers will learn a variety of baking techniques, explore flavors, and enjoy their delicious creations together. It’s the ultimate celebration of Way Cool’s most-loved recipes—baked with fun, flavor, and a sprinkle of nostalgia!
Menu Contains: Dairy, Egg, and Wheat/Gluten. May contain Tree Nuts. (No Substitutions)
CAMP INFORMATION:
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and our PM camps are from 1:00-4:00 pm. $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- Chef-led instruction and hands on cooking lessons working in small groups and some individual projects.
- Eat or take home everything you make at camp each day!
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP:
Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to your scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. The Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. At the Way Cool Cooking School we will make every effort to accommodate our customers.
EVENT DETAILS
Start date: August 10, 2026
End date: August 13, 2026
Start time: 1:00 p.m.
End time: 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-949-6799
Email: [email protected] -

August 17-August 20, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Pack your bags and grab your passports—it’s time for a culinary adventure around the world! In this exciting 4-day camp, kids will work in teams to create delicious dishes inspired by countries and cultures across the globe. Each day, teams will draw a plane ticket to reveal their next destination, then work together to plan, cook, and plate their international creations. With the help from Way Cool instructors, campers will learn new cooking techniques, explore global flavors, and discover the fun of teamwork in the kitchen.
Due to the Structure of This Camp Recipes May Contain: Dairy, Egg, Soy, Sesame, Fish, Shellfish, and Wheat/Gluten
CAMP INFORMATION:
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and our PM camps are from 1:00-4:00 pm. $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- Chef-led instruction and hands on cooking lessons working in small groups and some individual projects.
- Eat or take home everything you make at camp each day!
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP:
Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to your scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. The Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. At the Way Cool Cooking School we will make every effort to accommodate our customers.
EVENT DETAILS
Start date: August 17, 2026
End date: August 20, 2026
Start time: 09:00 a.m.
End time: 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-949-6799
Email: [email protected] -

August 17-August 20, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In this imaginative 4-day baking camp, kids will learn how to bake and decorate incredible creations that look just like real-life objects—but are actually cake! Each day features a new project where campers practice baking, sculpting, frosting, and fondant decorating techniques to bring their realistic designs to life. Guided by our Way Cool chefs, young bakers will build confidence and creativity while crafting deliciously deceptive masterpieces that are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Menu Contains: Dairy, Egg, Soy, and Wheat/Gluten (No Substitutions)
CAMP INFORMATION:
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and our PM camps are from 1:00-4:00 pm. $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- Chef-led instruction and hands on cooking lessons working in small groups and some individual projects.
- Eat or take home everything you make at camp each day!
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP:
Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to your scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. The Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. At the Way Cool Cooking School we will make every effort to accommodate our customers.
EVENT DETAILS
Start date: August 17, 2026
End date: August 20, 2026
Start time: 1:00 p.m.
End time: 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-949-6799
Email: [email protected] -

August 24-August 27, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Step right up for a week of fairground fun in the kitchen! In this 4-day camp, kids will cook and bake their way through all the classic State Fair favorites—think Mini Corn Dogs, and Deep-Fried Oreos—along with a few new and trending fair foods inspired by the latest State Fair releases. Campers will learn how to make their favorite fair snacks from scratch while exploring fun cooking techniques and bold flavor combinations. It’s a week filled with creativity, flavor, and a whole lot of fair flair—no admission ticket required!
Menu Contains: Dairy, Egg, Soy, and Wheat/Gluten. May Also Contain Sesame. (No Substitutions)
CAMP INFORMATION:
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and our PM camps are from 1:00-4:00 pm. $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- Chef-led instruction and hands on cooking lessons working in small groups and some individual projects.
- Eat or take home everything you make at camp each day!
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP:
Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to your scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. The Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. At the Way Cool Cooking School we will make every effort to accommodate our customers.
EVENT DETAILS
Start date: August 24, 2026
End date: August 27, 2026
Start time: 09:00 a.m.
End time: 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-949-6799
Email: [email protected] -

August 24-August 27, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Get ready to whip, mix, and create a world of sweet delights! In this 4-day camp, kids will explore the art of making irresistible desserts—some baked, some chilled, and all absolutely delicious. Each day features a new treat to make and enjoy, from flaky Pastries and Danishes to elegant Black and White Cookies and rich Chocolate Ganache–Filled Cupcakes. Campers will learn baking and no-bake techniques, decorating skills, and how to craft desserts bursting with flavor. It’s a week of creativity, fun, and dessert-making magic!
Menu Contains: Dairy, Egg, Soy, and Wheat/Gluten. (No Substitutions)
CAMP INFORMATION:
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and our PM camps are from 1:00-4:00 pm. $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- Chef-led instruction and hands on cooking lessons working in small groups and some individual projects.
- Eat or take home everything you make at camp each day!
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP:
Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to your scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. The Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. At the Way Cool Cooking School we will make every effort to accommodate our customers.
EVENT DETAILS
Start date: August 24, 2026
End date: August 27, 2026
Start time: 1:00 p.m.
End time: 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-949-6799
Email: [email protected] -

August 31-September 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Step right up for a week of fairground fun in the kitchen! In this 4-day camp, kids will cook and bake their way through all the classic State Fair favorites—think Mini Corn Dogs, and Deep-Fried Oreos—along with a few new and trending fair foods inspired by the latest State Fair releases. Campers will learn how to make their favorite fair snacks from scratch while exploring fun cooking techniques and bold flavor combinations. It’s a week filled with creativity, flavor, and a whole lot of fair flair—no admission ticket required!
Menu Contains: Dairy, Egg, Soy, and Wheat/Gluten. May Also Contain Sesame. (No Substitutions)
CAMP INFORMATION:
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and our PM camps are from 1:00-4:00 pm. $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- Chef-led instruction and hands on cooking lessons working in small groups and some individual projects.
- Eat or take home everything you make at camp each day!
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP:
Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to your scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. The Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. At the Way Cool Cooking School we will make every effort to accommodate our customers.
EVENT DETAILS
Start date: August 31, 2026
End date: September 3, 2026
Start time: 09:00 a.m.
End time: 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-949-6799
Email: [email protected] -

August 31-September 3, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We’re ending the summer on a sweet note! In this exciting final camp of the season, young bakers will take on a new baking challenge each day, testing their creativity, teamwork, and pastry skills. Some days will feature individual challenges, while others will be team bake-offs. Campers will mix, bake, and decorate their way through friendly challenges with guidance from our Way Cool chefs. It’s a fun, confidence-building week of baking, teamwork, and celebration—perfect for wrapping up a Way Cool summer!
Menu Contains: Dairy, Egg, Soy, and Wheat/Gluten. May Also Contain Sesame. (No Substitutions)
CAMP INFORMATION:
- Each Summer Camp program is 4 days of cooking, learning, and new recipes.
- Each camp is 3 hours long per day.
- Our AM camps are from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and our PM camps are from 1:00-4:00 pm. $10.00 daily fee for late pickup.
- Camps are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise noted.
- If your child is attending both AM & PM camps they are welcome to stay over the lunch break. We are fully staffed during the break.
- Chef-led instruction and hands on cooking lessons working in small groups and some individual projects.
- Eat or take home everything you make at camp each day!
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SUMMER CAMP:
Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to your scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. The Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. At the Way Cool Cooking School we will make every effort to accommodate our customers.
EVENT DETAILS
Start date: August 31, 2026
End date: September 3, 2026
Start time: 1:00 p.m.
End time: 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-949-6799
Email: [email protected]