Cooking workshops at your school or centre
From $1,520 per group · We bring instructors, ingredients and equipment
Winter break 2026 in Ottawa runs from Monday, December 21, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027 at both the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB), and classes resume on Monday, January 4, 2027. That makes ten weekdays without school. Camps cap their group sizes, so booking early gives you the widest choice of days: ours takes up to 11 children per day. Below are the dates by board, five questions for choosing a winter break camp, and what a day at a Cookiddoo cooking camp in Kanata looks like.
Winter break cooking camp in Kanata
Full-day cooking camps for ages 7–13 at our studio, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., up to 11 kids. Ask us which winter break days are open.
See cooking campsOttawa winter break 2026: dates by school board
Dates from the official calendars of the OCDSB and the OCSB, checked on October 7, 2026.
| OCDSB | OCSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last school day before the break | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 (Winter Holiday, schools closed) | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 (Christmas Break) |
| Back to school | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Next PA / PD day | Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | Fri, Jan 29, 2027 |
French-language school boards in Ottawa publish their own calendars. If your child attends one of their schools, check the break dates with the school.
How to choose a winter break camp in Ottawa
A winter break camp is a day program for the weekdays when schools are closed. Five questions sort the options quickly:
- Which days run? Ask which of the ten weekdays the camp operates and whether you can book single days or only full weeks.
- Hours. Check that drop-off and pick-up times fit your work day.
- Group size and ages. Ask how many children each instructor supervises and how the age groups are split.
- Food and allergies. Find out whether lunch and snacks are included and how the camp collects allergy information before the first day.
- Cold days. Ask what the group does indoors when it is too cold to play outside.
A day at a Cookiddoo winter cooking camp
Winter Camps are one of the camp themes Cookiddoo runs through the year, alongside PA Day, March Break, Summer and Holiday Culinary Camps. Each camp day is a drop-off, hands-on cooking program at our studio at 301-150 Katimavik Rd in Kanata.
- Ages and hours: 7 to 13 years, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Group: up to 11 children working in small teams with professional instruction.
- Food: lunch and snacks are included, and children eat what they cook, so no packed lunch is needed.
- Safety: a nut-free kitchen; after registration, families receive a dietary form for allergies and restrictions.
- To take home: a recipe booklet.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Drop-off, a savoury cooking project and a short theory part, snack break |
| Mid-day | Lunch preparation, then the group eats the meal it cooked |
| Afternoon | Snack preparation, structured games and activities, outdoor play when the weather allows |
| 4:00 p.m. | Pick-up |
A sample week from our camp page: pasta from scratch and cupcakes on day 1, sushi and mochi on day 2, pizza and ice cream on day 3, an international cuisine day, and a chef competition with a celebration on day 5. Menus change weekly depending on the theme. Call +1 (613) 710-0554 to check the winter break 2026 camp days and the current price.
Shorter options over the holidays
- Master classes: single 2-hour hands-on sessions for ages 4 to 15 at the Kanata studio, from $55 per child, up to 10 kids per class.
- A cooking party at your home: we bring the class to your kitchen for a birthday or a holiday get-together.
- Gift cards of $50, $100, $150 and $250 that can be applied toward Cookiddoo workshops, parties and programs.
Book winter break cooking days
Tell us your child’s age and the days you need between December 21 and January 1. We confirm open spots and the price.
Send a request +1 (613) 710-0554What Ottawa parents say
4.629 reviews on GoogleThe instructors were incredibly engaging and patient with the kids. It is a wonderful, interactive way for children to learn new skills and build confidence in the kitchen.
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