What ages does Summer Culinary - Washington DC accept?

Summer Culinary - Washington DC is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Summer Culinary - Washington DC cost?

Summer Culinary - Washington DC publishes $1,995/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Summer Culinary - Washington DC's hours?

Summer Culinary - Washington DC runs 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Summer Culinary - Washington DC?

Summer Culinary - Washington DC 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 Summer Culinary - Washington DC provide lunch?

Yes — Summer Culinary - Washington DC 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 Summer Culinary - Washington DC compare to other specialty camps in Washington?

Summer Culinary - Washington DC is one of 13 specialty 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.

▌ Specialty · Ages 12–18

Summer Culinary - Washington DC

campusDC · $1,995/week

A culinary day camp for teens aged 12-18 at Catholic University of America, focusing on hands-on cooking skills.

▌ Editor's read The Summer Culinary Washington D.C. camp website loads successfully and details a day camp program for ages 11-17, focusing on culinary arts. The program runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a cost of $1995 per week. The website states that instructors are professional chefs and that staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Summer Culinary' (the broader organization) show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the practical skills their children learned. The camp emphasizes hands-on learning, small class sizes, and a curriculum designed to teach fundamental cooking techniques, nutrition, and kitchen safety. Social media handles @summerculinary on Instagram and 'SummerCulinary' on Facebook are active, showcasing camp activities and dishes.

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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

Summer Culinary - Washington DC serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: 12–18
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Address: The Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20064
Phone: 800-944-0470
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Culinary - Washington DC

What ages does Summer Culinary - Washington DC accept?: Summer Culinary - Washington DC is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Summer Culinary - Washington DC cost?: Summer Culinary - Washington DC publishes $1,995/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Culinary - Washington DC's hours?: Summer Culinary - Washington DC runs 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Culinary - Washington DC?: Summer Culinary - Washington DC 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 Summer Culinary - Washington DC provide lunch?: Yes — Summer Culinary - Washington DC 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 Summer Culinary - Washington DC compare to other specialty camps in Washington?: Summer Culinary - Washington DC is one of 13 specialty 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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