Summer Culinary 2027
Culinary Arts, Cooking and Pastry Camp
For Ages 12–17, Locations Nationwide
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.
Real Skill Building: 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. Embedded in our program is our core values, safety first, then fun. Because it is safe and fun, the students have a chance to take themselves on, to expand, and explore new places, new foods, with your new friends! Real, practical skills are developed that can last a lifetime!
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. Our Chef educators enjoy when students come who have no real experience at all. They say "They haven't developed any bad habits yet!" We also have student graduates who are fantastic, gifted culinary artists. We have had student who have won Chopped Junior, Kids Baking Championship and other TV shows. When we say all levels welcome, we mean it.
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In Their Own Words
“It was genuinely one of the best weeks of my entire life!! I learned so much from the chefs and the entire environment was super inspiring and amazing.”
“My son had an AMAZING experience with CampusNYC culinary camp. Not only did he improve his cooking skills, but he also had opportunities to develop his independence and team working skills and he created memories I'm sure will last a lifetime. On his last day he was already planning for next summer.”
“You'll make great food and meet great people!”
“We are so happy to have taken the step to send Ben here. He attended a couple of years back and is attending twice this summer. Once he completes high school next year he is hoping to attend the institute. He loves culinary, the camp and the city.”
“You will never regret choosing Summer Culinary.”
“Thank you for creating this camp — it is really special for young people who love food and food prep and don't want a traditional camp experience.”