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STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists

Los Angeles · $270/week

A cooking camp where kids become culinary scientists and explore food.

▌ Editor's read The STAR Education website (starinc.org) loads successfully and provides information about their summer camp programs, including the Culinary Scientists camp. The organization is a non-profit, founded by Mark Glass, and has been operating for over 35 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They offer day camps across various Los Angeles locations. The website mentions that all staff are background checked, fingerprinted, and CPR/First Aid certified, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the site emphasizes experienced and trained staff. STAR Education has a strong online presence with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from 144 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The camp is not accredited by the ACA.
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Since 199135+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists 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
1991 (35 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Cooking
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Address: 10100 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067
  • Phone: (310) 842-8542
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $270-$495/week depending on location. Plus $75 registration fee.

↗ What parents like

  • Hands-on cooking experience
  • Encourages creativity in the kitchen
  • Multiple locations available

↘ Watch for

  • Weekly cost varies by location
  • Additional registration fee

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists

What ages does STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists accept?
STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists is open to children ages 5–11. 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 STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists cost?
STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists publishes $270/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists?
STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 35 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 STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists provide lunch?
Yes — STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists 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.
Does STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists offer extended care?
Yes — STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists offers extended care (8:00 AM-9:00 AM and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists compare to other cooking camps in Los Angeles?
STAR Education - Cooking: Culinary Scientists is one of 20 cooking camps in Los Angeles 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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