Restoring the Analog Childhood
Through real food, meaningful work, nature and community, Nourish helps children build the confidence, independence and practical life skills that last a lifetime.
Childhood should be lived - not consumed.
The world has changed. Children’s needs haven’t.
Today’s children are growing up in a world filled with incredible technology and endless convenience. While those advancements bring new opportunities, they cannot replace the experiences that have always helped children grow into capable, compassionate and confident adults.
We believe every child deserves:
Meaningful Friendships
Camp allows children to gain exposure to others and build new relationships over the course of a week. Vital for well-being.
Real Food
Learning where food comes from, how to grow things and why its important that we lean into more fresh foods and less processed foods.
Opportunities To Contribute
Learning how to create a meal that will nourish those they love helps build confidence and pride. The feeling of being part of something bigger than themselves will last a lifetime.
Practical Life Skills
Cooking, baking, sewing, wood working, wood whittling, setting a table, clearing, cleaning dishes, manners…your child will come home feeling grounded and confident in their new skills
More Than A Camp
Nourish is more than a summer camp. It is a movement to help raise capable children in a rapidly changing world.
Every recipe, every garden harvest, every shared meal, every challenge and every joyful moment is designed with one purpose:
To help children become confident, capable and compassionate human beings.
Welcome to Nourish
We believe children become capable adults by living rich, hands-on childhoods filled with meaningful work, real food, nature and genuine connection.
What Children Become
They Become Capable
We believe children become capable by doing real things. Whether they are preparing a meal, caring for a garden or solving a challenge alongside friends, every experience is designed to help them discover “I can do this.” Capability grows through practice, responsibility and meaningful work.
They Learn To Contribute
Children thrive when they know they matter. At Nourish, every child has an opportunity to contribute- preparing food, helping others, caring for shared spaces and working as part of a team. Through meaningful contribution, they develop confidence, empathy and a sense of purpose.
They Build Relationships
The most important lessons often happen around a shared table. Children cook together, laugh together, solve problems together and celebrate one another’s successes. These experiences build communication, kindness and the relationship skills they will carry throughout life.
They Discover Real Confidence
Real confidence isn’t built through praise - it is earned through experience. As children master new skills, overcome challenges and accomplish things they once thought impossible, they begin to trust themselves. That confidence extends far beyond the kitchen.
They Connect with Nature
Nature is one to childhood’s greatest teachers. From harvesting vegetables, collecting eggs to observing the changing seasons, children develop a deeper understanding of where food comes from and a lasting respect for the natural world. They are not separate from nature, they are a part of it.
They Develop Skills for Life
Cooking is only the beginning. Every Nourish experience develops practical life skills that prepare children for the future: independence, resilience, creativity, critical thinking, communication and responsibility. These aren’t just camp skills - They’re life skills.
Enjoy a small taste of our videos.
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How To Use A Vegetable Peeler
Using a vegetable peeler is a simple task that adults take for granted. We take your child through step by step instructions on how to master this life long skill.
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Mint Chocolate Brownie Bites
These tiny little bites of goodness will check all your boxes! Not only are they chocolatey and flavourful, they are filled with protein and sweetened with dates.
The Difference Families Are Seeing
“Nourish Cooking Co’s classes were the perfect thing for our son to learn to love cooking. Not only did he make a variety of foods, they also helped him expand his palette. It encouraged an independence in the kitchen and now he makes the whole family food and ENJOYS doing it. ”
“My son loved Holly’s cooking camp! He had so much fun on the farm, whittling wood, and learning new cooking skills. Since camp, he’s much more confident in the kitchen and loves helping cook at home. Holly creates such a fun and welcoming environment and we highly recommend her camp!”
“If you’re looking for a camp where children are genuinely seen and cared for, Nourish Cooking Co. Camps are truly exceptional. What stands out immediately is the quality of the staff. Unlike many camps that are primarily run by teenagers who are there for a summer paycheque, Holly and her team at Nourish is made up of individuals who clearly care about the children. They take the time to learn each child’s personality, encourage them, and make them feel confident and included.
The environment feels intentional and thoughtful. The staff interact with the kids with patience, warmth, and real enthusiasm, which makes a huge difference in how children experience the program. Kids aren’t just being entertained—they’re learning meaningful life skills.”
“Nourish Cooking Co’s baking and cooking classes are wonderful, our family has been signing up for years. Holly is great at explaining things for all ages and levels of knowledge, she keeps it light and fun and makes sure all participants are having a good time in support of their love of food. Holly is one of our favourite people in general, she is simply a kind human being with a ton of cooking and teaching/interpersonal skills.”
“Our 5 year old has attended camp in Bancroft the last two summers and has loved it! It is well organized and executed. She was pushed outside some of her food comfort zones and was always so excited to come home and tell us about the new food she tried that day. Thank you to Holly and her summer student volunteers for taking such good care of the kids and we will see you next summer!”