Why Try #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp?
Bridge the Gap in Traditional Education with Real-Life Success at Home
… No More Fear That Your Kids are Missing Out On Key Skills
Organization
Hands-On Skills
Healthy Mindset
Caring for Mind & Body
Tech Savvy Habits
Understanding Money
It’s a virtual camp with a real world promise, June 9-13, 2025.
Our private dashboard, curated content, and NO ads made SB feel safe allowing her kids to watch workshops on their own.
Videos from 5-30 minutes in length made it possible to fit so many in a day!
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Who is #LifeSkillsNow For?
You could pay big bucks for other summer camps…
…but #LifeSkillsNow is totally free!
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When Can We Use the Workshops?
YOUR schedule during camp week, June 9-13!
You can use over a dozen workshops right away, and you’ll get about 20 every day during free camp week – choose what you watch, when you watch!
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What Do You Want to Know About #LifeSkillsNow Camp?
We know everyone has a different personality – so who are you? Do you want to know what camp will feel like, connect with other people’s thoughts, or dig into the research?
Tap and read to your heart’s delight!
I want to hear what other families say about #LifeSkillsNow camp…
I want to hear what other families say about #LifeSkillsNow camp… #LifeSkillsNow has over 11,000 happy reviews and 85,000 alumni campers!
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Who should attend camp?
Who should attend camp? You Should Attend the Event If You…
- …prioritize life skills for your kids and teens
- …value holistic education, not just academics and sports
- …have kids who sometimes listen better to “other adults” than parents
- …want your kids to gain confidence
- …seek realistic, productive screen time
- …have trouble getting motivated to work with your kids on life skills
#LifeSkillsNow is for families of all sizes and ages - there’s something for everyone!
“We have 6 kids ranging from high school down to PreK! ALL 6 of them enjoyed this week so much and wished that it went for longer! It was truly a wonderful week and a perfect kick off to our summer break!”
– #LifeSkillsNow Season Three mom
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But why would I put my kids on screens in the summer?
But why would I put my kids on screens in the summer? Our Screentime Promise to You:
We tell parents every summer:
We promise to give your kids the shortest amount of (productive) screentime possible, and then OFF into the real world.
Every camp leader, from the CEOs to the chefs to the SAHMs, gives your children a MISSION to complete.
They’ll be busy all week.
Or maybe all summer!
Show me the bonuses I get with my free ticket.
Show me the bonuses I get with my free ticket. Claim your FREE Ticket for 100 Life Skills Workshops June 9-13 And Get These Bonuses RIGHT NOW:
15 Life Skills Workshops to Use Right Away
Over $8,000 in prizes to incentivize your kids to complete action steps!
Check out the 15 workshops you get RIGHT AWAY:
Three Early Access Season Four Workshops--
Nine Popular Workshops from Previous Seasons of #LifeSkillsNow
Plus Three More Essential Life Skills Kids Can Use While They Wait for Camp to Start
And this doesn't even include the 98 more life skills workshops that will be free June 9-13!
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But how will I get my kids (& teens!) to try it?
But how will I get my kids (& teens!) to try it? But How Will I Get My Kids (& Teens!) To Try It?
Prizes.
We offer thousands of dollars in prizes, things like
- Children’s books
- Cookbooks
- Skin care
- An ice cream maker
- A free phone!
- And food…snacks, snacks, snacks to feed summer boredom!
Campers don’t just get a participation prize or free entries, nope.
That’s not our vibe.
Your kids and teens need to complete a MISSION to enter for a prize.
They might be asked to:
I know, I know…ironing and cleaning your bedroom sound HORRIBLE and BORING to kids, right?
Every year, we get surprised emails and reviews from parents like these:
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Many thanks to our generous prize sponsors! Kids LOVE these prize opportunities!
What does research say about raising successful kids?
What does research say about raising successful kids? Want to Raise Successful Kids?
Give them work to do.
– “Associations Between Household Chores and Childhood Self-Competency,” Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 2019
Regular chores result in better relationships, grades, and happiness for your kids.
Full stop.
Not doing chores does the opposite.
Having meaningful work to do that supports the household brings children outside themselves, connects them to their family members in deeper ways, and gives them a deep feeling of self-worth.
But they can’t do much that’s helpful if they don’t have skills.
Now your family can learn from 70+ experts WITHOUT buckling anyone into a vehicle, packing snacks, or checking the weather!
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What does a workshop feel like?
What does a workshop feel like? What does a workshop feel like?
1. Watch a Short Video
Each workshop is between 5-30 minutes long.
2. Optional: Print a Page to Follow Along
3. Do the Mission in the Real World
Each workshop has a quick mission to accomplish to put the newly learned skill into practice!
Give our workshop teachers 5-30 minutes to teach a skill, and they’ll give your kids a simple action step that will get them off screens and into their imaginations for the rest of the day.
Don't take it from me—how about I let past camper fams tell you?
Easy & Organized
“I loved how the dashboard was easy to use for adults and children. I liked how each page was organized (in the same format) with the handout posted below. The videos were professional. And the production value/organization was appreciated.”
– #LifeSkillsNow mom
Just the Right Length
“Fun and practical classes that were short enough to keep their attention and long enough to give great info.”
– #LifeSkillsNow mom
Motivating, Engaging, & a Full Week
“We loved #LifeSkillsNow Camp! We participated a little for the first time last year and my kids loved it right away. They started asking this spring when it was going to be time for camp. So we stepped it up this year and watched more workshops, practiced what we were learning, left reviews, and entered for prizes. Our days were full and a lot of fun!
“I even learned things as an adult that were really helpful. Life skills have always been important to me but doing this camp has made me realize just how important they are and I’m going to be more intentional about training my kids.
– #LifeSkillsNow mom
Optimistic & Warm
“I have never experienced any live or online event that was equally diverse and had such an optimistic, personal and warm spirit as yours. I loved the hilarious campfire circles!”
– Regina
Your Parenting Team, Supercharged
“I could say something 1000 times and get little to no reaction. As soon as someone else says the same thing, BAM, it is done. The videos, young people input and interviews, and the handouts are perfect to get things done without me saying it!”
– #LifeSkillsNow mom
Something for Everyone in the Family
“We were just thrilled & thankful to participate again this year after an excellent experience last year. These are important skills that we don't always take time to teach our kids, and this week is our reminder & help to do it. My 13 year old son is learning & enjoying legit kitchen skills (sourdough, granola bars, jello & stir fry were all excellent). My 11yo is becoming a budding entrepreneur, something that I know very little about. My 8 year old was beaming with pride after wrapping his present for a friend & my 4yo wanted to imitate all of her big siblings all week doing alllll the things. It was a wonderful week!”
– #LifeSkillsNow mom
Families Learning & Making Memories Together
“Wow! What an awesome experience this was for my kids AND myself. One of my favorite moments was when my oldest said, “Mom, I love that you get to learn along with us on this.” From baking and cooking together, to learning all about how to properly take care of our own bicycles, having the opportunity to do hands-on learning together for an entire week provided us with such wonderful memories! Huge thank you to all the amazing camp leaders!!”
– #LifeSkillsNow mom
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See how funny the host gets…
See how funny the host gets… Meet Your Host
Hi, I'm Mrs. Kimball, your host extraordinaire! I'm a former third grade teacher, current mom of 4, and just played the evil nanny in Mary Poppins last summer – and I bring all that experience and goofy spirit to my service of families.
I want kids to know that learning can be FUN, and that a job well done is worthy of their time and attention. I pour myself into making #LifeSkillsNow camp the best event for kids and teens you’ve ever seen - and it warms my heart when people have a special experience!
Come visit my home and you can feel this way too:
Aw geez, thanks Sarah!
What’s Campfire Circle you ask? Here’s just a tiny peek at one from last year:
My house might be a bit of a mess (I need all the tidying workshops you’ll find in this year's camp because I organize like a butterfly!), but I always say I play an organized person on the Internet, and I think you’ll feel the care my team takes with the event we’ve created for you:
Whether your family gets to watch one life-changing workshop or 87 of them on 2x speed, we’re there for it.
But you gotta grab your ticket to get in for the magic:
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Want to See What our Camp Leaders are Teaching THIS Year in Season Four?
100 Brand New Workshops with No Pre-Requisite Skills Needed!
Experts Teaching Your Kids Include:
- CEOs of major multinational companies: Julie Smolyansky of Lifeway Foods and Bill Brady of Troomi
- Business owner chefs: Chef James Barry of Pluck Seasoning and Chef Jason McClearen, owner of Partage restaurant and The Everyday Chef and Wife on Instagram
- Top podcasters and authors: Crystal Paine, Bob Lotich, Kendra Adachi, and Brad Nelson
- TV Host of HGTV’s Hot Mess House: Cas Aarssen of Clutterbug
- A police officer, a lawyer, an eye doctor, an MD, and 2 Catholic nuns teaching manners…
Check it out:
Click to Kitchen Confidence Track
Click to Kitchen Confidence Track Kitchen Confidence Track
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Click to View Hands-on Skills Track
Click to View Hands-on Skills Track Hands-on Skills Track
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Click to View Real World Readiness Track
Click to View Real World Readiness Track Real World Readiness Track
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Click to View Social Skills & Mindset Track
Click to View Social Skills & Mindset Track Social Skills & Mindset Track
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Click to View Tech Savvy Track 
Click to View Finance Track 
Click to View Entrepreneurship Track
Click to View Entrepreneurship Track Entrepreneurship Track
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Click to View Taking Care of Yourself on the Inside Track
Click to View Taking Care of Yourself on the Inside Track Taking Care of Yourself on the Inside Track
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Click to View Taking Care of Yourself on the Outside Track
Click to View Taking Care of Yourself on the Outside Track Taking Care of Yourself on the Outside Track
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Click to View Organizing Your Life Track
Click to View Organizing Your Life Track Organizing Your Life Track
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Click to View Neurodivergent Families Track
Click to View Neurodivergent Families Track Neurodivergent Families Track
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Click to View Parent Professional Development Track
Click to View Parent Professional Development Track Parent Professional Development Track
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Click to View Preschool Parent Track
Click to View Preschool Parent Track Preschool Parent Track
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“Life-changing: my 14-year-old finally got the concept of, ‘This is mine, I’m responsible for this.’”
– Teri J.
Free Ticket Here + Bonuses!
70 Experts * 100 Skill Videos * Private Online Dashboard * Over $5000 in Prizes
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Here’s how the Tuttle Family described it:
Prepare Your Kids For Life with #LifeSkillsNow:
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Many thanks to our gennerous prize sponsors for providing over $5,000 in goodies for camp week to incentivize kids to take action! Kids LOVE these prize opportunities!
Margaret discovered:
“The tasks at the end of the lessons really encouraged my son to use his creative and constructive thinking.”
– Margaret Skillicorn
Still Got Questions? Here are Your Answers:
I’ve got a really busy summer. Is this really worth my time? What will I get out of it?
You know, it's really easy to procrastinate on what's important to us because everything else on our schedule is screaming so loudly. (And so are the kids...and so are we, some days...)
If you're tired of the educational system focusing solely on academic achievement, it's time to take control back and teach essential life skills like financial literacy, emotional intelligence, and health and wellness. Have you seen the reports that some teen girls are spending up to 20 hours a week on social media?!? 😮
THIS is your chance to captivate all your children and compete with the instant gratification provided by digital entertainment!
#LifeSkillsNow takes very little parent time if that's what you have to give, but it can also be a bonding experience that's supremely productive.
Got time to make dinner? Make homemade pizza, special tacos (with a chef!) or ratatouille TOGETHER with your kids and our delightful camp leaders. Ta da! That was time you were going to spend feeding your family anyway, and now you have special memories to go with the skills your kids built, plus a delicious homemade meal. Spend dinner time hearing about the other workshops your kids tackled and all the real-world work with which they filled their day! (And then your little ones as young as 5 can prepare breakfast for the next day before bedtime.)
Don't put this off! I want you to end your day knowing you did an A+ job, didn't rely on screens as babysitters but rather powerful, time-limited tools, and took your kids' education by the horns to build that pathway to success when they're adults.
Stop worrying about your kids being behind and take advantage of over 70+ world-class coaches to motivate your kids to make use of every minute, like Lizzy did:
"She is loving all the learning--we've been checking our tires and our electric circuits and cooking and planning and holy cow--she is so into your summer camp. It's been so easy to just give her the link and watch her go! Oh my gosh, she's making a pasta sauce now!" (Lizzy’s mom Michele)
YES! IT'S WORTH YOUR TIME!
It sounds nice to teach my kids stuff by they don't really want to listen. I don't think they'll be interested...
First, remember that you get to start with a video. If your kids are anything like mine, they do love screens. (Ha! Caught you, kids!)
Then our camp leaders are going to challenge them to get OUT into the real world and take action! You'll be amazed watching your child's creative mind awaken as they learn new skills, think critically, and practice crazy outdated things like "failure" and "hard work."
Pushing through to complete tasks will build confidence in spades, and your evening dinner conversations will be robust and full of joy.
It turns out kids love being trusted with authentic skills, like this mom gushed:
"We all learned so much (even my husband and I) and the missions really helped them to be motivated to keep going."
Or maybe you have a kiddo like this mom:
"My son is often hard to motivate, so I was pleasantly surprised that he looked forward to watching the sessions he had picked for the day."
Prepare for many, many pleasant surprises!
We even offer over $6,000 in prizes to help nudge those kids on to victory -- and they don't have to listen to you, just to the new 70+ coaches who just joined your parenting team. 🙂
How much does summer camp cost?
This is a totally FREE event for the whole family! You'll get exclusive access through a membership dashboard, and you can start right away with 3 Early Access workshops from this upcoming season as well as 3 each from seasons 1 through 3!
The full camp with over 100 workshops is also free. Each workshop will be available for 24 hours June 9-13 to encourage you to jump in and take action. If you want to keep camp beyond the free week (or start early), you'll be offered a chance to purchase the package at a discount as soon as you register.
What's the catch? How can you offer all of this for free?
I’ve been seeing some questions come from some people who can’t believe the whole summer camp is free!
“What’s the catch?” they ask.
If you were wondering the same thing, let me explain.
There really isn’t a “catch.”
The whole camp, all 100 video workshops and downloadable handouts, is free June 9-13. Topics rotate with about 20 available on-demand every 24 hours. (You get 15 workshops to use right away, all through June.)
You’ll have to put in your email address as "payment."
Text number is optional.
Yes, you’ll get emails about the event (but there’s always a little “skip emails until camp starts” link if it’s too much).
Yes, you’ll be offered a chance to purchase the package to keep.
If that’s not your thing, know that it’s because some people buy it that tens of thousands get to experience it all without payment. Pretty cool!
All campers get to enter for over $6,000 in prizes with 100 winners! 😮
Your kids and teens will be exposed to lots of new topics, challenged to DO actions in the world, and given a chance to make a lot of choices. Kids love having choices!
It’s a sweet opportunity for the whole family, and I'm glad to be able to share this with you.
Can I download the workshop videos?
No, for this free event, the videos are accessible for a short time each to motivate you to take action and use them right away. You'll need Internet service that can handle streaming video. HOWEVER you'll have an opportunity to buy the paid package, and then you can download everything.
What if my kids are still in school or we have a conflict during camp week?
Schools across the country and around the world have vastly different end times. It was such a difficult decision about when to run camp!
If you have a conflict, here are some ideas to foster life skills learning:
- Remember that you get 15 workshops right when you register! Use them whenever you have 10-30 minutes.
- If you'd rather, you'll have an opportunity to purchase the package to keep to use at your convenience all summer long. (Hint: watch for a discount right after you register!)
- We make the videos 5-30 minutes for a couple reasons - keeping kids' and teens' attention and fitting skills into your busy schedule! We hear from a lot of camper fams that they'll flip on a workshop during breakfast or lunch on free camp week. Even if your kids are running off to other camps, what if they could build FIVE productive life skills for free? It's worth the price of admission to be sure.
Is it appropriate for little ones?
We don't really want our tiniest children on screens this summer, BUT we have a track for parents of preschoolers (age 2-5) to give you practical ideas for them with hands-on activities to test out all summer long. We also have plenty of workshops for kids ages 5+ including food (bonding time with a parent!), cleaning, and emotional skills.
Will teens really care to watch these videos?
Yes! Many teens want to grow up fast, so learning how to manage their own finances, set life goals, start a business, take control of their health, and figure out how to get what they want via email is MOTIVATING.
Even if you aren't very good at overcoming procrastination, organizing your digital files, managing taxes, or using a sewing machine - not to worry! Your teens still need you, but you need a team of coaches on your side.
We hear from many families of teens year after year sharing feedback like this: "My kids loved this! They usually smell self-help stuff and run, but they found this super engaging and were asking to watch the videos!"
What if I live in a non-continental-US time zone or overseas? Will workshops be recorded?
Don't worry! The entire event is on-demand, with sets of workshops available June 9th starting at 8am EDT until midnight June 13th. No matter where you live, you'll have "kids are awake" time to enjoy the event!
What does a workshop feel like?
Each camp leader has their own unique style, but everyone speaks directly to the kids/teens in a pre-recorded, edited video (except for the parent workshops), introduces their life skill, teaches practically how to do it, and delivers a "mission" at the end.
The mission is a concrete action step that can be accomplished in 5-15 minutes within the next 1-2 days. Let's give those kids some knowledge and then get them off the screen and implementing in the real world!
Access to workshops will be inside a password-protected membership area (with your FREE pass!) so there aren't any ads, interaction with people you don't know, or distracting sidebar "play next" features.
The workshop pages simply include the video, a printable handout or checklist to follow along, a mission, and the camp leader's bio and how to connect with them.
That's the "what" - but the "why" is absolutely dreamy. Our camp leaders will gift your kids and teens independence, confidence, emotional intelligence, communication skills, preparedness for future careers AND a chance for family connection through shared learning experiences.
#LifeSkillsNow camp is fun AND educational...and free...and full of variety! What are you waiting for?
Would this work with a group of kids?
YES! Large families, neighborhood gatherings, daycare/summer care centers have all enjoyed our past summer camps, and this one will also work wonderfully for groups of kids...as long as they can decide which workshops they want to participate in! 🙂 PLUS gathering kids together helps keep you accountable so you don't put off the important life skills you know you want your kids to learn...but don't always find time for.
Will all the camp leaders (workshop teachers) get my email address?
No. We won’t give out any of your information to summit speakers. Certain speakers might have freebies available that you can access by submitting your email address to the speaker directly via the directions they provide. This is completely at your discretion and on an individual basis, and we mark those "For Grown-Ups" so there's no confusion whether kids should be hitting the button to leave the membership area.
Are you still accepting #LifeSkillsNow camp leaders?
All of our speakers/camp leaders for this year's camp have been hand-picked and our slots are currently full. However, we’d love introductions to or recommendations for potential camp leaders for next year, Season Five! If you’re interested in being considered for next year, tap the chat icon in the corner of your screen and get in touch. If you'd like to be an affiliate for this year's camp and beyond, anyone can sign up at any time right here: https://kidscookrealfood.com/affiliate-info/
How long will it take for the summer camp?
There are over twenty workshops available each day, but a child would likely only be a fit for about 6-10 of them. Workshops themselves are 5-30 minutes long, and then implementing the action step/mission will start with 5-10 minutes. BUT some kids will want to keep going with their missions and may end up working on their gardens, cooking, budget planning, or business building all day (or all summer) long! Join us June 9-13, 2025!
Here's Laura Heuseveldt from Season One with how it went for her family: "Can't beat the flexibility and ease of crafting your own personalized, individualized, camp week. Variety of offerings also helped us to "try" something new or different. The workshops were a good jumping off point and have opened doors to continued summer (all the time) projects and learning. Already looking forward to next year!"
How do we decide what to watch? The # of workshops feels overwhelming!
How to eat an elephant? One bite at a time. 😉
Unlike school, you don't have any curriculum standards your kids have to meet. Start with the early access workshops and have fun all the way up to camp kickoff on June 9th with a smaller subset of topics.
We recommend printing out the camp itinerary, one for each child, and let them read titles and highlight what they're interested in. Enjoy holistic, individualized learning at its best!!
Here's Laura Heuseveldt from Season One (2022) on how it went for her family: "Can't beat the flexibility and ease of crafting your own personalized, individualized, camp week. Variety of offerings also helped us to "try" something new or different. The workshops were a good jumping off point and have opened doors to continued summer (all the time) projects and learning. Already looking forward to next year!"
Aren't we pushing our kids too hard if we ask them to learn stuff in the summer?
Schools aren't teaching practical life skills, so truly, summer is the best time to infuse your household with a rich learning environment where kids and teens have choices, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and all of our camp leaders to point the way to future success.
We can't look to others to teach our kids the basics like ironing a dress shirt, managing your calendar, and figuring out how to enjoy vegetables.
This is your chance, parents - from kids with neurodivergence to highly active kids to the academic ones, there's literally something for everyone at #LifeSkillsNow summer camp.
If you want your kids to be lifelong learners and love new experiences without seeking a grade or a participation trophy, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Still have questions? My team and I are here for you and answer emails within about 6 hours on weekdays. Shoot us a note at support@kidscookrealfood.com or use the chat option in the lower right of this screen.
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Jam Packed with Togetherness!
“This program is awesome! So many educational and fun videos with missions that actually teach you how to use the skills. I was looking for a way to occupy 3 kids during summer vacation and boy did we get that!!! Jam packed with things we could do together — and as the adult, I was not prepared to learn so much!”
– Blythe Christensen