Omaha Childrens Museum Kids in the Kitchen
About
Kids in the Kitchen Summer Camps at Omaha Childrens Museum
Omaha Childrens Museum on South 20th Street runs Kids in the Kitchen summer camps for preschool and elementary-age children, combining hands-on cooking with daily museum play.
Kids Programs
- Kids in the Kitchen Jr. Summer Camps - ages 4-5
- Kids in the Kitchen Summer Camps - ages 6-8
- Multi-week schedule running early June through mid-August
- Each camp includes daily museum play, snacks, and a Meet the Teacher Night
What's Included
- Use of the museum's dedicated kitchen exhibit and teaching space
- All ingredients and tools
- Daily snack provided
- Full museum access during camp hours
- Take-home recipes
Experience
Museum-integrated format means cooking sits alongside other play and exploration rather than standing alone. Good fit for younger kids who benefit from varied stimuli and short cooking blocks. Jr (4-5) vs main (6-8) tracks keep kids with developmentally similar peers.