✨ Now open for ages 5-12

Little hands. Big flavors. Confidence in the kitchen.

YumCademy turns “yuck” into “yum!” through bite-sized cooking lessons built just for kids. Animated steps, safety-first supervision tools, and chef badges help them explore new foods - and build skills that last a lifetime.

🍎 500+ kid-tested recipes 🛡️ COPPA-safe 🏠 Loved by 2,000+ families

Rainbow Wraps 🌯

Level 2 · 20 min · No knives

1
Wash & tear lettuce
Tear with your fingers
2
Spread hummus
Use the back of a spoon
3
Roll it up tight
Ask a grown-up to slice
Take a photo & earn your badge!
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Cooking classes kids actually want to finish

From allergen filters to parent-approved safety nudges, every part of YumCademy is designed to help kids fall in love with food - without adding stress to your night.

500+ bite-sized lessons

Every recipe is written for kids, leveled 1-4, and photographed step-by-step so no child is left guessing.

Safety-first design

Knife-free modes, “ask a grown-up” prompts, stove-guard checklists, and optional parent-gate approvals before heat.

Badge system that motivates

Kids earn aprons, chef hats, and real skills (mixing, measuring, safe chopping) as they complete lessons.

Smart meal plans

Tap to add ingredients to an exportable grocery list. Plan a week of kid-friendly meals without the Sunday scramble.

Dietary filters

Easily sort vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and top-9-allergen-free recipes. Safety details are front and center.

Grown-up dashboard

See weekly progress, set difficulty caps, approve recipe choices, and get activity summaries you’ll actually read.

Four steps from curious to chef

No long videos, no jargon. Each lesson is a hands-on adventure that takes 15-35 minutes from start to first bite.

Pick a recipe

Kids swipe through colorful recipe cards, filter by skill level, and save favorites to their own cookbook.

Watch & cook

Big-tap videos, voice-over instructions, and visual timers keep kids on track without frustration.

Taste & share

They snap a photo, rate the dish with silly emojis, and save tips for next time.

Earn a badge

Unlocked skills go on their chef profile. Parents get a summary to celebrate together.

Built for tiny hands and busy evenings.

Every instruction can be read aloud, every step has a “read it to me” button, and every recipe shows substitutions when you’re missing an ingredient.

  • Sized for real kitchens

    Alternatives for compact counters and kid-safe tools you already own.

  • No guesswork on portions

    Each recipe makes 2-4 servings, perfect for a family side or kid-sized meal.

  • Cook along offline

    Download lesson cards before the kitchen gets messy - no WiFi required.

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Try these favorites tonight

Every recipe comes with a printable skill card so kids can cook the app without needing the phone by the stove.

Tiny Tacos

Build-your-own crunch cups with spiced beans, cheese, and fresh salsa.

No heat · 15 min

Rainbow Wraps

Hummus, crunchy veg, and a colorful tortilla roll-up kids can pack for lunch.

Level 2 · 20 min

Superhero Smoothie

Berries, spinach (they won’t taste it!), banana, and yogurt blended in seconds.

Blender · 5 min

Cheesy Star Crackers

Homemade snack crackers shaped with cookie cutters they press themselves.

Baking · 25 min

Parents stay in control

We’ve baked supervision into every screen. You decide what they can access and when it’s time to grab a grown-up.

Parent-gate approvals

Require a PIN before any recipe that uses the stove, oven, or sharp tools.

Kitchen safety tips

Animated micro-lessons teach hand washing, hot-spot awareness, and knife rules over time.

No public profiles

Accounts are private by default. Photos are saved to your device, never to a social feed.

What parents are saying

👩

“My 7-year-old made tomato soup by himself for the first time. The parent prompts meant I knew exactly when to step in.”

Sarah T.

Mom of two

👨

“It’s the first cooking app my kids actually want to use. They’re proud of their badge collection - and I’m proud they tried zucchini.”

Daniel P.

Dad of three

🧑‍🏫

“We use YumCademy in our after-school program. The allergy filters and printable skill cards make my life so much easier.”

Ms. Chen

Elementary educator

Start cooking in minutes

Try every recipe, badge, and parent tool free for 14 days. No credit card required.

Monthly Annual
Free
$0/mo
  • 15 starter recipes
  • Basic safety tools
  • 1 child profile
Annual
$79.99/yr
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  • Save 33% with yearly plan
  • Printable party cookbooks

Questions from parents

Lessons are written for kids ages 5-12, with three difficulty levels that grow with your child. Younger kids can start with fully no-heat recipes; older kids can progress to supervised stove and oven skills.

Nope. Recipes use common bowls, measuring cups, kid scissors, wooden spoons, and a butter knife. Optional tool lists are included if you want to level up.

Absolutely. We’re COPPA-compliant, never run ads, and never sell data. Photos stay on your device unless you choose to export them. Parent accounts manage all child profiles.

Yes. Set allergies, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other preferences in your family profile, and only matching recipes will appear. Each card also flags every allergen used.

Ready to turn dinner time into playtime?

Start your free 14-day Family plan today. No payment info required, and you can cancel anytime before your first bill.