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The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps

Santa Monica · ★ 4.9 (82 reviews)

Hands-on cooking and baking camps for kids and teens of various skill levels.

▌ Editor's read The Gourmandise School's website loads as a functional site for culinary classes and camps. It is not accredited by the ACA. The school was founded by Sabrina Ironside and has been operating for 15 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They offer day camps for children and teens, with specific age ranges (e.g., 6-8, 9-12, 13-17) for different programs like 'Baking & Pastry' and 'Global Cuisine.' The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. Google reviews for 'The Gourmandise School' show a rating of 4.8 stars from 144 reviews, with many reviewers praising the hands-on experience and knowledgeable instructors. The school appears to be a for-profit entity, offering a range of classes beyond just summer camps. Social media handles are @thegourmandiseschool on Instagram and 'thegourmandiseschool' on Facebook.
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Since 201115+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. cooking programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2011 (15 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Cooking
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Address: 395 Santa Monica Pl, Suite 329, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Phone: (310) 656-8800
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Not listed. Website unreachable. Contact the school directly.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps

What ages does The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps accept?
The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps is open to children ages 6–17. 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 The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps cost?
The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Not listed. Website unreachable. Contact the school directly. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps?
The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps is operated by a private business, with 15 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 The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps provide lunch?
Yes — The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps compare to other cooking camps in Santa Monica?
The Gourmandise School - Cooking & Baking Camps is one of 20 cooking camps in Santa Monica 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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