Around the World - Virtual Travel & Hands-On Cooking Camp

120 min weekly sessions that will transport your kids to Mexico, Italy, Brazil and Peru this summer.

A hands-on travel and cooking camp for kids 7+ who wish to learn about new destinations and expand their culinary skills.

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Fresh & fun

Classes will be held via Zoom.
Give your school-aged children a welcome break from mindless screen time as they engage in a fun foodie exploration.

Kids will learn interesting facts about each destination before preparing typical dishes.

minimum prep

Minimum prep

Ingredient lists will be sent two weeks before camp start date.
Details for joining sessions and prep instructions will be sent the day before each session.
Recipes will be shared by e-mail after each class.   

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Lunch/dinner solved

Let your kids prepare your next family meal.

Simple, yet exciting recipes with instructions that are easy to follow and require minimal adult supervision.*

*Kids 7-10 might require more assistance.

On the menu:

MEXICO

  • homemade tortillas
  • fish tacos
  • guacamole


BRAZIL

  • shrimp moqueca (TBC)
  • Brazilian limeade
  • brigadeiro

ITALY

  • ricotta gnocchi
  • tomato sauce
  • panzanella salad


PERU

  • lomo saltado
  • oven fries
  • oven churros (TBC)
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Dates & Pricing

Wednesdays 11a.m.-1p.m. ET

Choose two or all four sessions:

  • July 15 - Mexico
  • July 22 - Italy
  • July 29 - Peru
  • August 5 - Brazil

$70 for two sessions or $120 for all four sessions

Cancellation/Refund Policy: We offer refunds for cancellations made within 48h of purchase of camps. Cancellations made after that will receive a credit to be applied for future classes. If your child needs to miss a session, we may be able to offer a make-up class depending on schedule and availability. Camps may be cancelled due to low enrollment up to 2 weeks before start date, in which case payment will be refunded. 

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Thursdays 5-7p.m. ET

Choose two or all four sessions:

  • July 16 - Peru
  • July 23 - Brazil
  • July 30 - Mexico
  • August 6 - Italy

$70 for two sessions or $120 for all four sessions

Cancellation/Refund Policy: We offer refunds for cancellations made within 48h of purchase of camps. Cancellations made after that will receive a credit to be applied for future classes. If your child needs to miss a session, we may be able to offer a make-up class depending on schedule and availability. Camps may be cancelled due to low enrollment up to 2 weeks before start date, in which case payment will be refunded. 

About Us

At Our Whole Village and Together we Cook we believe in the power of exploration and connection, whether at home or abroad.

Now that the school year is behind us and our travel plans and summer camps have been cancelled or disrupted, we wanted to team up and provide families with a fun and engaging option to get our kids traveling from home, learning new skills and making new connections.

Together we cook

Mari Coelho

Founder of Together We Cook

I am a mother, former lawyer, food lover and author of the food blog Hearts of Palm, where I share recipes, tips for cooking with children and my family’s culinary adventures.

My fondest childhood memories are from times spent in the kitchen with my grandmothers - and most recently with one of my aunts - while they spent countless hours immersed in the joy of preparing delicious meals for our families.

At Together We Cook, my goal is to empower children to be confident in the kitchen, to inspire them to explore new flavors and make healthy choices and to encourage families to cook and eat together - all valuable life skills children will carry into their adult lives.  

togetherwecookva@gmail.com

Patty Monahan

Founder of Our Whole Village

I was born and raised in Brazil, lived in Hamburg, Washington D.C. and Madrid and am currently based in Birmingham, MI with my four kids, Aiden, Sofia, Julia and Miles.

At Our Whole Village, I curate travel adventures that connect curious families with the world, its people and cultures. I look for transformative experiences that nurture important values in our children while helping us parents grow with them.

My goal is to help families create long-lasting memories and raise good global citizens while making a difference in the world.

 patricia@ourwholevillage.com

What families are saying...

Virtual cooking classes for kids

"We loved Ms. Mari’s class. Our kids attended both in person and online (she manages the online format very well) she’s great with the kids, keeps everyone focused, on task and incorporates science and very practical skills into each session. Our entire family really enjoyed the delicious croque madames along with the yummy salad. A simple, but impressive meal."

- Stephanie Birdwell

"Fabulous cooking classes that have inspired my 3 elementary age children. They can’t wait to take more classes soon. Mari is excellent. She’s patient but also a wonderful teacher. The food is delicious, too!"

- Erin Cleary

"My kids have always loved attending Mari's classes and yesterday we had the first "virtual" class via zoom! It was a lot of fun! We loved how we received all the ingredients/supplies list in advance so we could be prepared. A delicious and easy menu to prepare for brunch. Thank you!"

- Liza Karina Agudelo

"We have been able to take classes virtually during the pandemic and it has been a very special experience in an otherwise crazy time. Thanks Mari for making cooking classes for kids doable and affordable!"

- Catherine Zebrowski

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