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NO ONE DOES IT LIKE
THE REAL FOOD ACADEMY
WHY YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO SPEND AT LEAST ONE WEEK AT THE REAL
FOOD ACADEMY THIS SUMMER
The Real Food Academy is a unique place
where your child will not only make friends
and have fun but will be immersed in real
foods and nutritional knowledge. Your child
will leave our kitchen with the confidence
and nutritional awareness that will positively
influence their eating habits for life. This
can be very difficult, if not impossible, for
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parents to do on their own. Here is why we
have succeeded where many have failed in a
very important task.
First and foremost, it is safe to say that there
is nothing more important to parents than
the health of their children. That is a fact.
It is also a fact that nothing has a greater
impact on your child’s health than the food
they eat. When they make the right food
choices (what we call “real food” at The
Real Food Academy) they will feel better,
sleep better, think better, look better and
ultimately reduce the chances of serious
illnesses. As a parent, one of the most
important things you can do is instill healthy
eating habits while they are young. We
help cultivate this with an appreciation for
real ingredients and a fun way of exposing
them to new foods. Studies have shown
that children that learn to prepare their own
food have a tendency to skip less healthy or
processed foods. By enrolling your child at
the Real Food Academy, you open the door
to a whole new world of nutrition education.
Our kitchens are the ultimate learning labs
where we engage all of their senses daily.
Your child will be taught food safety and
cooking techniques that will improve their
math, science, literacy, and fine motor skills.
Nutrition education may be incomplete
without the hands-on approach and
experiential learning we strive to provide at
the Real Food Academy.
At The Real Food Academy’s culinary
camp, your child will be surrounded by other
children who are his or her age. This sets the
stage for a powerful phenomenon we have
witnessed over the years—positive peer
pressure! We all share the need to connect
and kids are no different. By working
together and observing each other, we have
seen kids share new experiences, adopt
healthy habits and attitudes, and increase
their self-confidence. We see this when
they get to experience the tangible results
of their work. Most kids proudly exclaim,
“yummy, this tastes great”! Even the pickiest
eaters will open their minds, challenge
their palettes, and join in with, “yeah, this
IS yummy”! We foster this type of positive
influence at our camps because we know
kids are more vulnerable to the influence
and opinions of their peers. This is almost
impossible to achieve at home.
Each week, under the supervision and
direction of a trained chef, your child will
assemble dozens of dishes from start to
finish. They will have an opportunity to
showcase their creativity and work with
other young chefs as they learn to work
as a team. Your child will create meals
that look great, taste great, and more
importantly, are made from the healthiest,
nutrient-dense ingredients. The immediate
gratification that kids experience helps
boost their self-esteem and confidence.
Of course, eating their creation is the best
part! Kids love to show off their hard work
and accomplishments. When you pick up
your child each afternoon, expect them to
run toward you, food in hand, beaming with
pride as they share their creations with you.
The Real Food Academy cooking camp
promotes healthy relationships with food
and confidence through self-expression.
Don’t be surprised if it also ignites a life-long
passion or channels purpose into a Michelin
Star career.
Note: When you register for camp, you will
receive an email from the Real Food Academy
requesting some information about your child.
We have found that knowing a little bit about
your child ahead of time will help us give your
child the very best experience possible. For
example, How old are they? Are they a picky
eater? Are they painfully shy, etc.?