Camp · Specialty · Ages 4–11 · $630/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 4–11

Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza)

Cupertino · $630/week

Leapstart offers a Young Culinary Masters Camp at De Anza College, providing hands-on cooking experiences for children.

▌ Editor's read The Leapstart website loads successfully, offering various summer camps including the Young Culinary Masters Camp at De Anza College. This camp is a day program, focusing on culinary skills for children. The organization appears to be a for-profit entity. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on their website. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Leapstart has an active Instagram presence (@leapstartafterschool) and a Facebook page (LeapStartAfterschool). Google reviews for 'Leapstart Afterschool' show a rating of 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, with parents praising the engaging activities and caring staff. The culinary camp specifically provides hands-on cooking experiences, allowing children to learn practical skills in a fun environment.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–11

Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza) 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 specialty program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 4–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 10594 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza)

What ages does Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza) accept?
Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza) is open to children ages 4–11. 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 Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza) cost?
Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza) publishes $630/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza)'s hours?
Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza) runs 9:00 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 Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza)?
Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza) is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza) provide lunch?
Leapstart - Young Culinary Masters Camp (De Anza) 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.

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