For the more than 22 million kids who depend on school meal programs, summer vacation can mean worrying about when they’ll eat next.

A program at the Harley School in Rochester is not only keeping kids fed, but also showing them how to make the meals themselves.

The school’s summer cooking camp is underway.

Fourth through eighth graders are taking charge in the kitchen, handling everything from cutting chicken to rolling egg rolls and even baking a pie.

Claire Reed attended the camp in previous years, now she’s back in a new role. She’s working as an assistant this year, helping other students discover the joy of cooking.

“I found it really beneficial to learn how to make healthy meals for yourself and having a balance of something sweet as a treat and something healthy,” said Reed.

During this class, Reed showed the class how to follow the recipes, getting the perfect egg roll each time.

She helps their teacher, Margaret Tolhurst, who’s been running the cooking camp for 20 years.

“It’s a chance to be with the kids when I’m not teaching. It’s a fun way to teach," she said. "But I also love being with kids and I love to cook."

Each dish is chosen by the students but sometimes with suggestions by Tolhurst to make sure the class tries new things.

"They say, ‘Oh I don’t like that. But when they mix it in the recipe and try it, it turns out, ‘Oh I do like avocados,’” said Tolhurst.

With every whisk, students are not only learning how to cook for themselves but also learning math and science skills.

But the biggest thing Tolhurst hopes the students takeaway from the class is the ability to make healthy, delicious meals for others.