Summer Culinary 2027
Enrollment & Tuition
Everything you need to know about enrolling your teen in Summer Culinary 2027.
2027 Schedule
Sessions & Dates by Location
All sessions run Sunday to Saturday · 10am–6pm daily Monday - Friday in Kitchen · Sleepaway & commuter options at all locations
Limited-Time Offer
Early-Bird Pricing Available Now
Save up to $500 · Offer ends January 4th, 2027 only
Most popular location — 7 sessions available. Cooking classes run Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm. Competition Day is Fridays at 3pm., Residential Students check-in on Sunday 1-3pm, Day Students are invited to a mixer that day at 3pm. Residential students depart Saturday Morning.
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Enroll in New York City →Incredible savory dishes in one of America's greatest food cities. Cooking classes run Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm. Competition Day is Fridays at 3pm., Residential Students check-in on Sunday 1-3pm, Day Students are invited to a mixer that day at 3pm. Residential students depart Saturday Morning.
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Enroll in San Francisco →Sun, flavor, and fire — cooking in the heart of LA. Cooking classes run Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm. Competition Day is Fridays at 3pm., Residential Students check-in on Sunday 1-3pm, Day Students are invited to a mixer that day at 3pm. Residential students depart Saturday Morning.
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Tuition Includes
Class runs from 10am to 6pm. Students make their own dinners, plate them, and the chefs give their opinions, all in preparation for the competition on Fridays
Tuition covers the full camp experience — no hidden fees, no extra charges. Your teen arrives ready to cook and leaves with skills, memories, a personalized chef jacket, increased confidence, power, leadership and skills, plus the full recipe book.
Sleepaway Program
Full residential experience. Students live on a college campus or in privatized luxury college student housing. Typical set-up is two students per room, with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and 24-hour supervision. Residential Students live on the same floor, or hall, and the group is divided, and immerse themselves completely in the culinary world for one week. The best part is after dinner in the kitchen, the students, accompanied by RA's, explore their host city, do tourist destinations, and also less-well-known awesome destinations.
Day / Commuter Program
Attend the full session Monday through Friday 10:00am - 6pm, and then get picked up at 6 and head home without staying overnight. Perfect for local families or students who prefer to sleep at home, or who have something to do in the evenings like soccer or SAT prep. Yes, you can switch to residential if there is room (this happens all the time, or, kids return the next year and do residential). For day students, drop off is at 9:45 at the kitchen, check in with the check-in person, and pick up at the kitchen at 6pm
How It Works
How to Enroll
Choose Your Location & Session
Browse our 3 cities and pick the session dates and location that work best for your family.
Review Tuition & Select Program
Choose Sleepaway or Commuter.
Complete Your Application
Fill out the enrollment form online. Be sure to sign all the waivers. Medical forms can be the one used for school, you can use the school form, we only need to know anything important like allergies, medications, etfc and our Health Director will call if they have questions. Once you paid the deposit, or the full tuition, we will send you a welcome letter with an arrival/welcome pack attached a link in that email. We'll confirm your spot and send next steps. All waivers must be signed in a timely fashion, some kitchens do not allow students in without the waiver so don't be that family!
Get Ready to Cook!
We'll send a packing list, what to expect, and everything you need before arrival.
Payment Plans
2027 session dates and pricing are live RIGHT NOW. And it includes at discount! Get it while you can!will be announced soon. Join our mailing list to be notified first. Once you register and pay the deposit, you can pick from several payment pkan opportunities, to whatever fits your budget, sign up for those and our system will charge you automatically on the dates you chose.
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Terms & Conditions
Enrollment & Payment
Enrollment is confirmed upon receipt of a deposit or full tuition payment. A deposit secures your student's spot; the remaining balance is due by May 1, 2027. Full tuition paid upfront is eligible for the early-bird rate through January 4, 2027. Spots are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Summer Culinary reserves the right to close enrollment for any session at any time once capacity is reached.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Full refunds are available for cancellations made on or before May 15, 2027. After May 15, 2027 all registrations become non-refundable, and no refunds can be given for any reason whatsoever. We will have ordered rooms, chefs, supplies and more to that number of students and so therefore all payments become non-refundable after May 15th, 2027. After May 15th, we request all registration be made in full.If Summer Culinary cancels a session for any reason, a full refund will be issued to every family affected. To cancel/request a refund, contact us at info@summerculinary.com
Early-Bird Pricing ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 4th, 2027
Early-bird pricing is available for enrollments completed and paid (deposit or full tuition) on or before January 4, 2027. After that date, standard pricing applies automatically. Early-bird rates cannot be applied retroactively to enrollments made after the deadline.
Health & Medical
Parents or guardians are required to disclose any allergies, dietary restrictions, medications, or relevant medical conditions at the time of enrollment. A standard school health form is accepted. Our Health Director will follow up directly if additional information is needed. Summer Culinary maintains a staff member trained in first aid at all times during program hours and evening activities.Our Health Director meets with every parent and student who take medications (please bring in their original packaging/pill bottle/insrtuctions from doctor) and we will continue the regimen. Detailed notes are kep as to who took what when, and all meds are stoired in the health directors lock box, in a locked desk drawaer, in a locked room. Exceptions are inhalers and epi-pens, which of course should be carried by the student and health director 24/7. The health and well-being of each student is our prime concern, and if we feel an injury requires more than a band-aid, we take them to urgent care. We do not mess around!
Supervision & Safety
Residential students are supervised by staff and Resident Advisors (RAs) 24 hours a day. All evening city excursions are accompanied by at least one staff member at all times. Students are expected to remain with the group during all program activities. Summer Culinary follows strict kitchen safety protocols; students who do not comply with safety guidelines may be removed from kitchen activities at the discretion of the chef instructor.
Code of Conduct
All students are expected to treat fellow students, staff, and kitchen facilities with respect. Bullying, harassment, or destruction of property will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the program without refund. Summer Culinary reserves the right to send a student home at any time if their behavior poses a risk to themselves or others. DISMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM: Students who violate our rules can be subject to immediate dismissal from the program at the parent's expense. If students are found with alcohol or drugs, it's a one-strike policy. If the student's behavior in the kitchen puts others in jeopardy, the Executive Head Chef and Program Director will call the parent with student.
Photography & Media
By enrolling, parents and guardians grant Summer Culinary permission to photograph and/or video students during program activities for use in marketing materials, social media, and the Summer Culinary website. If you do not wish for your student to be photographed, please notify us in writing at info@summerculinary.com prior to the start of your session.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these terms, please reach out before enrolling. We are happy to walk you through anything. Email us at info@summerculinary.com and we will get back to you promptly.
By completing enrollment, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms and conditions. Last updated October 2026.