Teens cooking in a professional culinary kitchen
Teens cooking in a professional culinary kitchen
2027: OUR 20 year anniversary!

Summer Culinary 2027
Culinary Arts, Cooking and Pastry Camp
For Ages 12–17, Locations Nationwide
Enrollment Opens Soon!

Cities Across the US·Ages 12–17·Sleepaway & Day Programs

Cooking and Culinary Summer Camp — Sleepaway and Day Programs.  Any and all skill levels welcome!  For Ages 12–17

Pro Chefs. Pro Kitchens.

"The purpose of our program is to create a safe space where students gain confidence, future forward life skills, and leadership."

Our student chefs love food and want to build their skills… and they want to explore one of our world-class host cities in the evenings with our curated tours and skilled staff.

Why Families Choose Us

Real Pro Chefs. Real Pro Kitchens.

Every Summer Culinary instructor is a working culinary professional — not a camp counselor. Students cook in the same commercial kitchens used by culinary schools and professional chefs, with real equipment, real technique, and real standards.

Teen chef with professional instructor plating food

Knife Skills on Day One.

We don't ease in slowly. From the very first session, students are at the cutting board learning proper grip, blade control, and the foundational cuts used in every professional kitchen. By the end of the week, they cook like they mean it.

Close-up knife skills class at culinary school

No Experience Needed. Seriously.

The majority of our students have never cooked in a professional kitchen before — and that's exactly the point. All skill levels are welcome, from first-time cooks to aspiring culinary school students. Our instructors meet every student exactly where they are.

Diverse group of teens cooking together at culinary camp

Have Questions?

Do all locations offer the same program?+
Our core curriculum and professional chef instruction are identical across all of our cooking camp locations. The only difference is the incredible city backdrop you choose. We operate out of top-tier professional commercial kitchens in four iconic food capitals: New York City, NY — the ultimate playground for young foodies; Seattle, WA — a booming culinary hub surrounded by stunning Pacific Northwest scenery; Washington, DC — a high-energy, truly international city perfect for exploring global flavors; and San Francisco, CA — renowned worldwide for its historic food culture and culinary innovation.
Do you offer both day and sleepaway options?+
Yes. Day Camp formats are ideal for local commuting students looking for intensive daily cooking instruction. Sleepaway (Residential) formats offer a fully immersive cooking summer camp experience — traveling students live in secured, fully supervised university housing, enjoying curated evening tours and group city excursions with peers who share their culinary passion.
What ages can attend Summer Culinary?+
We are designed for students Ages 12-17 of any skill level.
What is included in the tuition?+
How do I enroll my child?+
Is financial aid or scholarships available?+