Cooking party at your home
from $385 for 8 kids · 2 hours, ages 4–15
The City of Ottawa released its official Winter 2026/2027 Recreation and Culture Guide in early November 2026, setting the calendar for community center programs, swimming lessons, and indoor arts. Families planning winter activities can pair city recreational schedules with dedicated culinary workshops. The next scheduled school break arrives on Friday, November 20, 2026: an elementary PA day for both the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB).
Hands-On Kids Cooking Classes in Ottawa
Cookiddoo hosts weekend culinary workshops, PA Day cooking camps, and private group classes across Ottawa and Kanata.
Explore cooking classesWinter 2026 Recreation Guide Key Registration Dates
According to the City of Ottawa Recreation Department, winter registration opens across two main intake windows in November and December:
- Online Program Exploration: The digital recreation guide became viewable in early November, outlining classes across Nepean, Kanata, Orleans, and Central Ottawa.
- Aquatics & Swimming Registration: Online registration opens at 9:00 p.m. for general aquatics.
- Recreation, Arts & Fitness Intake: Registration for visual arts, dance, sports, and specialty youth programs begins the following evening.
November 2026 PA Day Schedules in Ottawa
Ottawa parents should note key professional activity days published on the OCDSB and OCSB calendars:
| Date | OCDSB Public Schools | OCSB Catholic Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Elementary PA Day (K–8) | PD Day (All grades) |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Secondary PA Day (9–12) | Regular school day |
| Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Winter Break (Schools closed) | Christmas Break (Schools closed) |
Cooking Skills as a Winter Life-Skills Activity
While team sports build physical stamina, culinary education teaches fundamental autonomy. In Cookiddoo kitchen studios, students learn age-appropriate knife skills, ingredient science, unit conversions, and food safety protocols.
Explore our specialized Ottawa cooking classes, culinary camp themes, and educational workshops for school groups.
Register for November PA Day Cooking Camp
Spaces are limited to ensure individual culinary stations and dedicated instructor supervision. Reserve a spot for your child today.
Contact our team +1 (613) 710-0554What Ottawa parents say
4.629 reviews on GoogleWe visited Cookidoo off-site class and my kids had the greatest time ever! They made chocolate cookies from scratch!
The cooking instructor was patient, kind and did an amazing job teaching the children (ages 4 to 8) and they enjoyed learning to make pizza as well as eating it.
The cooking class was fun, engaging, and organized for the kids. The instructors were patient, enthusiastic, and made every child feel included.
Cooking party at your home
from $385 for 8 kids · 2 hours, ages 4–15