Rainy Day Dinner Club

Rainy Day Dinner Club offers cooking and baking classes, camps, school enrichment programs, birthday parties, and workshops. In the classes and camps, students leave with a nutritious, oven-ready entrée for the whole family to share, packaged in oven-ready cookware with baking instructions.

Programs

• After School & Weekend Classes — 2nd-5th graders; 4th-8th graders; ages 16 and up, depending on class · After school and weekend classes; Mondays 4:15pm-5:30pm; Tuesdays 2:50pm-4:30pm; Wednesdays 2:30pm-4pm; Wednesdays 5pm-6:30pm; Thursdays 2:50pm-4:30pm; Fridays 4:30pm-6:30pm; Sunday 3pm-5:30pm · Cooking and baking classes at the Queen Anne location.
• Summer and Break Camps — 2nd-5th graders; 3rd-8th graders; 4th-8th graders · Summer, Winter, Mid-Winter, Spring, and other school-year breaks; select day camps run 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, or 9am-3pm · Camps offered during school breaks.
• Enrichment Program at Schools — Program offered at schools.
• Birthday Parties — 3 hour cooking and baking parties.
• Workshops — 4th-8th graders; 3rd-8th graders; ages 16 and up · Friday workshops; Sunday workshops · Cooking and baking workshops.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Current session: Fall Classes & Workshops (Sep 14–Nov 19, 2026); Winter Camps and Workshops (Dec 21–Dec 30, 2026)
• General schedule: After school and weekend classes; camps during summer, winter, mid-winter, spring, and other school breaks; school enrichment programs; birthday parties; workshops.

About the provider

The program says it uses food, cooking, and nutrition to learn about geography, math, science, and culture, while helping kids develop a life-long love of fresh ingredients. The contact page says the owner is Samantha Smith, and the program notes it is celebrating 25,000 family meals and counting.

Knife safety rules and classroom expectations are listed. Vegetarian options are available upon request at registration. Nut free classes can be provided if needed, but gluten free or dairy free classes are not available. No refunds or make up days for missed camp or class days. There is a $25 non-refundable registration and processing fee on all camps and classes.

What families say

“This was the best after school class ever. My son enjoyed learning cooking skills, and I enjoyed not having to think about what to make for dinner that night. Thank you!” — Lyndee

“They help me to prepare delicious meals! I enjoy cooking now, and my family likes my food!” — Jon 3rd grade

“Wednesday Dinner Club nights are something I look forward to every week!” — Stacy

Last updated August 18, 2026.