Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–10 · $110/week
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Culinary Camp

Washington Recreation Center · $110/week

Culinary Camp, offered by DC Department of Parks and Recreation, provides youth with hands-on cooking experiences and nutrition education at various recreati...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 2026 Summer Camps page, which lists 'Culinary Camp' as one of their offerings. This camp is a day camp, with various sessions available at different recreation centers across Washington D.C. The cost is listed as $110 per week. The DPR website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation for its individual camps, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff on this general camp information page. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the city's Department of Parks and Recreation. Social media handles for DPR are @dcdpr on Instagram and DCDPR on Facebook. Google reviews for 'DC Department of Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of around 4.0-4.3 stars across many locations, with comments often praising the accessibility and variety of programs, though specific reviews for 'Culinary Camp' are not readily available as a distinct entity.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–10

Culinary Camp 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 community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 8–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1250 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
  • Phone: (202) 673-7647
  • Cost notes: USD. DC Department of Parks and Recreation.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Culinary Camp

What ages does Culinary Camp accept?
Culinary Camp is open to children ages 8–10. 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 Camp cost?
Culinary Camp publishes $110/week for the standard session. USD. DC Department of Parks and Recreation. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Culinary Camp's hours?
Culinary Camp 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 Culinary Camp?
Culinary Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Culinary Camp provide lunch?
Culinary Camp 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 Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Washington?
Culinary Camp is one of 5 community/rec center camps in Washington 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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