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Why we love #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp from our friend Katie at Kids Cook Real Food!
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Sign up for #LifeSkillsNow Virtual Summer Camp workshops right here! — Bridges the gap in traditional education with practical life skills, critical thinking, tech savvy habits, and understanding money. Read on in this email to learn more!
…you can also check out and purchase the #LifeSkillsNow mini-series! These are short, engaging video classes from the #LifeSkillsNow summer camps in themed packages.
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At One Potato, we’re always on the lookout for resources that make family life easier, healthier, and more joyful. And when it comes to teaching kids independence, confidence, and real-life skills, we’re huge fans of Katie Kimball and her Kids Cook Real Food courses. But did you know Katie and her team have taken it even further with their #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp?
If you’ve ever wished your kids could learn how to cook, manage money, grow a garden, or even just handle their big emotions a little better — this is for you. #LifeSkillsNow is a free, virtual summer camp where kids and teens learn practical, hands-on skills from experts. It’s like giving them a life-skills toolbox — one they’ll carry with them long after summer ends.
From Cooking to Confidence: Why We Love Kids Cook Real Food — and Why You’ll Love #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp
Katie started Kids Cook Real Food because she knew that getting kids in the kitchen wasn’t just about cooking — it was about building confidence and capability. Parents loved how her courses taught their kids essential cooking skills, but many wanted more. That’s how #LifeSkillsNow was born.
Now in its fourth year, the camp has already welcomed over 85,000 families. Every summer, kids dive into workshops on everything from financial literacy and budgeting to gardening, car maintenance, and even emotional regulation. And yes — there are prizes! Last year alone, the Kids Cook Real Food team gave away over $10,000 in prizes to campers who completed “missions” — simple, real-life challenges that reinforce what they’ve learned.
For parents worried about screen time (believe us, we get it!), the good news is that #LifeSkillsNow is designed with purposeful learning in mind. After each workshop, kids are encouraged to step away from the screen and complete a hands-on “mission.” Whether it’s checking the oil in the car, planting herbs in the backyard, or even practicing a little mindfulness, these missions turn lessons into real-world skills.
One of our favorite things about #LifeSkillsNow is how it sparks unexpected passions. There’s the 8-year-old camper who found her love for storytelling by interviewing family members like a podcast host, the 4-year-old who helped his dad check the oil for the first time, and the siblings who surprised their grandma with a fresh haircut — yes, a real one!
And the best part? The camp is completely free for a full week, with the option to purchase year-round access to the workshops. Whether your kids discover a hidden talent, build a little more confidence, or just learn how to make a PB&J without calling you for help, #LifeSkillsNow is an experience they’ll carry with them long after summer ends.
They also offer the #LifeSkillsNow mini-series packages year-round. These high-impact workshops teaching life-skills are offered at a one-time cost with no subscription required and offered in themed packages designed to make learning fun, easy, and real for kids and teens - at any time of the year, on your family’s own schedule.
Curious to see what this camp is all about? When you register, you can jump into a dozen early-access workshops immediately!
👉 Get Your FREE #LifeSkillsNow Pass!
Here’s to raising capable, confident kids — one skill at a time!