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Summer Culinary 2026

Enrollment & Tuition

Everything you need to know about enrolling your teen in Summer Culinary 2026.

Ages 12–17
Sleepaway & Day Programs
Professional Chef Instructors
4 Cities Across the US

2026 Schedule

Sessions & Dates by Location

All sessions run Sunday to Saturday. Sleepaway and commuter options available at NYC, Seattle, and San Francisco. Washington DC is commuter-only.

NYMost Popular

New York City

Most popular location — 6 sessions available

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SessionDatesResidentialCommuter
Session 1June 21 – June 27Sold OutSold Out
Session 2June 28 – July 4Sold OutSold Out
Session 3July 5 – July 11Sold OutSold Out
Session 4July 12 – July 18Sold Out!Sold Out!
Session 5July 19 – July 25Sold Out!Sold Out!
Session 6July 26 – Aug 1Limited Spots RemainLimited Spots Remain
Enroll in New York City
WA

Seattle - The University of Washington -Pre-College Culinary Arts Experience

Pacific Northwest culinary focus — savory dishes & technique

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SessionDatesResidentialCommuter
Session 1July 12 – July 18Limited Spots RemainLimited Spots Remain
Session 2July 19 – July 25Limited Spots RemainLimited Spots Remain
Enroll in Seattle - The University of Washington -Pre-College Culinary Arts Experience
DC

Washington

Commuter program only — global cuisine in the nation's capital

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SessionDatesCommuter
Session 1Sold Out!Sold Out!
Session 2Sold Out!Sold Out!
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CA

San Francisco

Incredible savory dishes in one of America's greatest food cities

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SessionDatesResidentialCommuter
Session 1June 14 – June 20Sold OutSold Out
Session 2June 21 – June 27Sold OutSold Out
Enroll in San Francisco

Tuition Includes

Everything Is Included

Tuition covers the full camp experience — no hidden fees, no extra charges. Your teen arrives ready to cook and leaves with skills, memories, and a full recipe book.

3 square meals a day, plus time to go get snacks and treats at night for residential students, plus supervised curated destinations RAs lead take the stdents.
Professional kitchen equipment & tools
Chef-instructor-led sessions daily in skill-building life-long skills:  How to use a knife, how to be careful!
Evening city food excursions (trips, curated, not buying food)
Chef Jacket (with your name embroidered if you enroll by June 1 and camp t-shirt)
Recipe booklet to take home
Certificate of completion
Access to our alumni network
Most Popular

Sleepaway Program

Full residential experience. Campers live on campus, eat together, and immerse themselves completely in the culinary world for one week.

Day / Commuter Program

Attend daily sessions without staying overnight. Perfect for local families or campers who prefer to sleep at home.

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How It Works

How to Enroll

01

Choose Your Location & Session

NYC

Jun 21–27 — Sold OutJun 28–Jul 4 — Sold OutJul 5–11Jul 12–18Jul 19–25Jul 26–Aug 1

Seattle

Jul 12–18Jul 19–25

DC

Jul 20–24 — Sold OutJul 27–30

SF

Jun 14–20 — Sold OutJun 21–27 — Sold Out
02

Review Tuition & Select Program

Choose Sleepaway or Commuter. NYC & SF are $4,495 / $2,895. Seattle is $3,995 / $2,495. DC is $1,995 commuter only.

03

Complete Your Application

Fill out the enrollment form online. We'll confirm your spot and send next steps.

04

Get Ready to Cook!

We'll send a packing list, what to expect, and everything you need before arrival.

Questions?

We're Here to Help

Have questions about tuition, availability, dietary needs, or what to pack? Our admissions team is happy to help you find the right session for your teen.

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Summer 2026 sessions are approaching sold-out status. Secure your teen's spot today.

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