Camp · Cooking · Ages 5–11 · $450/week
▌ Cooking · Ages 5–11

Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists

Los Angeles · $450/week

Warner STAR offers a Culinary Scientists day camp in Los Angeles, providing hands-on cooking experiences and STEM-based learning for children.

▌ Editor's read The Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists camp is a day camp program offered by STAR Education, a non-profit organization. The website, starinc.org, loads successfully and details various summer camp options, including the culinary program. While specific reviews for 'Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists' were not readily available, STAR Education generally holds a 4.2-star rating on Google from 116 reviews, with many positive comments about their after-school programs and staff. The site states, 'All STAR staff are fingerprinted and background checked,' demonstrating a commitment to child safety. The program is described as a 'hands-on culinary adventure' where campers learn cooking techniques and the science behind food. The camp does not appear to be accredited by the American Camp Association, nor does it list a specific state license number on its website. Social media handles for STAR Education are @star_education on Instagram and STAReducation on Facebook.

Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Warner STAR - 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
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: Cooking
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 8 AM-3 PM main; extended care 8-9 AM and 3-6 PM
  • Address: 10100 Placentia Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone: (310) 842-8542
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $399-$500/week. Plus $75 registration fee.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists

What ages does Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists accept?
Warner STAR - 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 Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists cost?
Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists publishes $450/week for the standard session. $399-$500/week. Plus $75 registration fee. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists's hours?
Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists runs 8 AM-3 PM main; extended care 8-9 AM and 3-6 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists provide lunch?
Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists 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.
Does Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists offer extended care?
Yes — Warner STAR - 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 Warner STAR - Cooking: Culinary Scientists compare to other cooking camps in Los Angeles?
Warner STAR - 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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