Camp · Specialty · Ages 10–15 · $250/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 10–15

Chef Camp - Fins

Fins at Sharky's · $250/week

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources offers a variety of summer day camps, including a 'Chef Camp - Fins' program, focusing on culinary sk...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, sarasotacountyparks.com/programs-and-events/camps, loads successfully and is the official website for Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. This organization offers a variety of summer day camps, including a 'Chef Camp - Fins' which is listed under their 'Specialty Camps' section. The website states that all staff are background checked and CPR/First Aid certified, demonstrating a focus on safety. The camp is run by a municipal parks department, indicating a public entity as the owner. While specific Google reviews for 'Chef Camp - Fins' were not readily available, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has a Google rating of 4.5 stars with 1,000+ reviews. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). The program type is day camp, with various themed weeks available. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is published on the website. Social media handles found are @sarasotacountyparks on Instagram and SarasotaCountyParks on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–15

Chef Camp - Fins is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 10–15
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Address: 1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285, USA
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Chef Camp - Fins

What ages does Chef Camp - Fins accept?
Chef Camp - Fins is open to children ages 10–15. 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 Chef Camp - Fins cost?
Chef Camp - Fins publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Chef Camp - Fins's hours?
Chef Camp - Fins runs 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Chef Camp - Fins?
Chef Camp - Fins 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 Chef Camp - Fins provide lunch?
Chef Camp - Fins 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.

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