Camp · Cooking · Ages 6–12 · $669/week
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▌ Cooking · Ages 6–12

Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More

Culver City · $669/week · ★ 4.6 (262 reviews)

The Culinary Dude offers hands-on cooking day camps in Culver City, focusing on teaching children culinary skills, nutrition, and kitchen safety through them...

▌ Editor's read The Culinary Dude's website loads as a functional camp site, offering day camps in Culver City, CA. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Chef Eric, the founder, has been operating the program for over 20 years, starting in 2003. The program is a day camp, with various themed weeks like 'Chili Cookoff and More' and 'Baking & Pastry'. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. Google reviews for 'The Culinary Dude' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the practical skills their children learn. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @theculinarydude and a Facebook page 'theculinarydude'.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given cooking program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Cooking
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Address: 3850 Jasmine Ave, Culver City, CA 90232
  • Phone: (310) 592-9355
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More

What ages does Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More accept?
Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More cost?
Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More publishes $669/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More's hours?
Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More runs 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More?
Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More provide lunch?
Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More compare to other cooking camps in Culver City?
Culinary Dude — Chili Cookoff and More is one of 11 cooking camps in Culver City that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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