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Kids Cooking Summer Camp Los Angeles (Ages 6-12)

Kids Cooking Summer Camp Los Angeles

Our hands-on cooking camps will enable kids to find their inner chef. The Culinary Dude has created a wonderful collection of daily menus that the kids will cook themselves.

Using the freshest ingredients, fun and interactive cooking techniques, the kids will prepare their daily lunch from scratch each day as they learn kitchen and food safety, professional kitchen etiquette, measuring ratios, prep skills, and table manners.

In addition, the kids will be introduced to a wide variety of tactile recipes. This is a great cooperative, group experience for all involved.

Kids Cooking Los Angeles

We are a boutique camp and limit our enrollment to 20 campers maximum per session.

Unlike other programs who just want your money, our focus is to cater to each child individually, help them where they need improvement.

We cap our camp numbers to keep the classes intimate so that your child does not get lost in the masses, and feels like they are truly a part of the whole.

Los Angeles Cooking Camp For Kids

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – We do the best we can to accommodate children with allergies and intolerances.

If your child is extremely allergic to the whole spectrum of Dairy, Wheat and or Egg/Egg Products, this might not be the camp for your child.

As a nut-free business we use sunflower seeds, SunButter and Wowbutter as a nut replacement unless otherwise requested.

THEMES AND DATES

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Click on the theme of your choice below to view camp details, daily menu, & camp signup options:

The Americas: June 16th – 20th

Vegetarian & Vegan: June 23rd – 27th

Around The World In 4 Days: June 30th – July 3rd

Star Wars Inspired Foods: July 7th – July 11th

Official State Foods: July 7th – July 11th

Chili, Salad, Bread, Biscotti, Sides: July 21st – July 25th

Popstars Favorite Foods: July 28th – Aug. 1st

Harry Potter Inspired Recipes: Aug. 4th – Aug. 8th

Frequently Asked Questions

What Time Does The Camp Start & End Each Day?

Camp starts at 10am and ends at 2pm.

You can drop off your child as early as 9:55 a.m., and pick them up at 2:00 p.m.

No child will be admitted prior to 9:55am.

If you drop off your child prior to 9:55 a.m., they are not our responsibility until 9:55 a.m.

For safety purposes, please make sure that your child wears closed-toed shoes, and appropriate clothing for each day of cooking camp.

Cell phones are not allowed to be used during camp, to prevent distractions and ensure a focused and distraction-free environment, conducive to learning and team-work.

If your child comes to camp with a cellphone, we will ask that they keep it with their personal items. They may use it after camp, but not during.

The exception would be if their phone is needed for emergency parent communication, or pick up.

We offer a small snack at our break each day. Please have your child also bring their own water bottle as we will not be offering individual drinking cups. The kids make their own lunch daily.

If you feel that your child needs additional food or beverage during our snack break, feel free to send it with them.

It is important that your child has eaten breakfast prior arriving to camp daily. Our snack is not a meal.

We will be offering various versions of Tupperware/Plastic Ware for your kids to bring any leftover, kid made, food from lunch back home with them.

*If you are able to return them daily, washed, it would be appreciated!

If your child has any allergies or special needs that we should be aware of, please forward that
information prior to the first day of camp so that we are able to accommodate.

If we don’t know, we can’t accommodate.

Because we’ll be working with your kids during camp hours, feel free to call 310-592-9355 and leave a message.

If I’m not able to get the phone right away, please leave a message and you will be called back within 10-15 minutes of your call.

I am also available to answer any questions or field your concerns via my email, contact@theculinarydude.com.

The 2025 LA Kids Cooking Summer Camp Is Located At:

St Augustine Catholic Church Kitchen

3850 Jasmine Ave, Culver City, CA 90232

*Please do not contact the location for questions or assistance, as they will not be able to provide it. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact Scott directly on our contact page.

Los Angeles Kids Cooking Camp Testimonials

My 12-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter recently completed two different weeklong camps with Scott, and I am beyond impressed with the experience. My son attended the Star Wars camp, and my daughter attended the Harry Potter camp. Scott's teaching has truly inspired them and made a significant impact on our family's mealtime. This morning, my daughter baked a birthday cake for her dad, using skills she learned from Scott. I was amazed by the tricks she knew and the confidence she showed in the kitchen. Scott's recipes have also broadened their palates, introducing them to new foods they might not have tried otherwise. It's been delightful to see them excited about preparing and eating dishes they created themselves. I've already recommended Scott's camp to several friends and look forward to future camps my children can attend. His guidance has been truly invaluable.
Jenny D. - Summer Kids Cooking CampTop Qualities: Age-Appropriate, Creative, Personable, Amazing
My 10-year-old daughter loved the Culinary Dude's Food of the Pop Stars Camp. She really liked being hands-on with new recipes, but she says her favorite part was making new friends. I appreciated the way Scott is really sticking to Covid safety guidelines even as things are opening up a bit. Great experience all around!
Stephanie J. - Summer Kids Cooking CampTop Qualities: Social, Safety, Hands-On
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Scott Davis, the owner and operator of "The Culinary Dude". St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School has worked with Scott since 2014. He has taught culinary skills to our students, afterschool once a week during the school year as well as holding camps during holiday vacations and during the summer. Scott is very professional and flexible. He is easy to work with. His program is well organized and educationally sound. Our students have enjoyed the program. Parents have been most appreciative that their children have had the opportunity to work with Scott. Some of our students take the class every year because Scott varies the curriculum. I strongly recommend without reservations "The Culinary Dude".
Judith B. - After School Enrichment Classes/Holiday & Summer CampsTop Qualities: Professional, Flexible, Organized
Our daughter loved the camp. We appreciated that she learned how to work in the kitchen and learned to be more comfortable using the utensils and stove. In addition, she felt pride in working as a team in creating dishes that they could eat themselves as well as bring home for family members. She is not aspiring to be a Top Chef but just to have a love for cooking. This camp is perfect for this purpose.
Tracy P. - Winter Break Cooking CampTop Qualities: Creative, Personable, Age-Appropriate, Amazing
Our daughter loved the camp. We appreciated that she learned how to work in the kitchen and learned to be more comfortable using the utensils and stove. In addition, she felt pride in working as a team in creating dishes that they could eat themselves as well as bring home for family members. She is not aspiring to be a Top Chef but just to have a love for cooking. This camp is perfect for this purpose.
Tracy P. - Winter Break Cooking CampTop Qualities: Creative, Personable, Age-Appropriate, Amazing
Scott has a special way with working with kids. They love him. I am so happy that we had a chance to attend camp!
Betty R. - Summer Kids Cooking CampTop Qualities: High Integrity, Personable, Creative, Great Results
Scott, the Culinary Dude is a very hands on and personable teacher. He is great at engaging his students plus he's very organized and has an amazing ability to handle a group of children with ease. My kids enjoyed chopping, cooking, cleaning, and trying new foods. They learned a lot and are excited to take more cooking classes @ the Culinary Dude.
Joan F. - Summer Kids Cooking CampTop Qualities: Incredible, Personable, Creative
My 6 year old son loved this camp so much he insisted on coming early. He'd been in 2 previous camps & rated this one #1. Scott immediately connects with the kids. Neil keeps them physically active in between cooking. Class size is intimate. We'll be back.
Susan R. - Summer Kids Cooking CampTop Qualities: Incredible, Personable, Age-Appropriate
My sons just loved this camp! They used math. They used creative skills and, if you send them there with Tupperware they will bring home the most delicious meals for dinner. It's a working parent's dream. No need to pack a lunch and they bring home dinner to boot. Awesome food. I particularly was impressed by the Japanese food. The California rolls rocked. My kids ate more vegetables in their one week of camp than they have eaten all year.
Michelle S. - Summer Kids Cooking CampTop Qualities: High Integrity, Personable, Creative, Great Results