Cooking workshops at your school or centre
From $1,520 per group · We bring instructors, ingredients and equipment
Friday, November 20, 2026 is a PA day for elementary students (Kindergarten to Grade 8) at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and a PD day for all grades at the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB). Monday, November 23, 2026 is a second PA day at the OCDSB, this time for elementary and secondary students. OCDSB elementary families get a four-day weekend from November 20 to 23, and OCSB students are back in class on Monday the 23rd. Below are the dates by board, a cooking plan for the long weekend, and PA day options at Cookiddoo in Kanata.
A cooking day for the PA day
PA Day Camps are one of our cooking camp themes for ages 7–13, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., up to 11 kids. Call us to check the November 20 and 23 format and open spots.
See cooking campsIs November 20 a PA day? Dates by board
Dates from the official OCDSB calendar and OCSB calendar, checked on October 7, 2026.
| Date | OCDSB | OCSB |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | PA day, elementary (K–8); secondary students have class | PD day, all grades |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | PA day, elementary and secondary | Regular school day |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Winter holiday, schools closed | Christmas break |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | PA day, elementary and secondary | PD day, all grades |
The OCDSB notes that its EarlyON centres are closed on both November PA days. French-language school boards in Ottawa set their own pedagogical days; if your child attends one of their schools, check the dates with the school.
A long-weekend cooking plan for kids
A four-day weekend leaves room for projects that run over two days: a dough on the first day, baking and decorating on the next. A plan that works for most families:
| Day | Project | Kid’s job |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20 | A shopping list and a pizza dough that rests in the fridge overnight | Read the recipe aloud, weigh, measure and knead |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Pizza lunch from the rested dough | Roll out, spread the sauce, choose the toppings |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Cookies or cupcakes to decorate | Cut shapes, pipe frosting, decorate |
| Mon, Nov 23 (OCDSB) | Muffins or soup for the week’s school lunches | Wash vegetables, portion into containers; chopping with an adult beside them from age 7 |
Food safety basics from Health Canada: wash hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food, and avoid eating raw or lightly cooked eggs, including raw cookie dough and cake batter. In our classes, knife skills start at age 7; at home, keep an adult next to the child at the knife, the oven and the stove.
PA day options at Cookiddoo in Kanata
- PA Day Camp: a full drop-off cooking day for ages 7–13, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., lunch and snacks included, in a nut-free kitchen. See cooking camps.
- Master class: a 2-hour hands-on class for ages 4–15, from $55 per child, up to 10 kids. Check the class schedule for open dates.
- A workshop at your day camp or daycare: we bring a one-time cooking workshop for up to 30 children per session; see community centres and camps.
- A birthday on the long weekend: a studio birthday party or a cooking party at your home.
The next stretch without school is winter break, December 21 to January 1: see our winter break camps guide for Ottawa.
Book the November PA day
Tell us your child’s age and whether you need November 20, November 23 or both. We confirm the format, open spots and the price.
Send a request +1 (613) 710-0554What Ottawa parents say
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The cooking class was fun, engaging, and organized for the kids. The instructors were patient, enthusiastic, and made every child feel included.
Cookiddo classes are a perfect extension to build on his ability to try new techniques and to prepare and eat new dishes with newly found cooking buddies.
Cooking workshops at your school or centre
From $1,520 per group · We bring instructors, ingredients and equipment