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Cook + Create Camp

Wicker Park · $550/week

A culinary and creative arts camp for kids in Wicker Park, focusing on cooking, baking, and art projects.

▌ Editor's read The Cook + Create Camp website loads successfully, detailing week-long day camps for children aged 5-12 in Wicker Park, Chicago. The program focuses on hands-on cooking and baking, with themes like 'Around the World' and 'Baking Bootcamp.' The camp is not accredited by the ACA. While the site mentions 'experienced instructors,' there is no specific language regarding staff background checks or staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'Schoolhouse Chicago' (the parent organization) show a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging and knowledgeable instructors, the variety of recipes, and the fun atmosphere for their children. Social media handles found are @schoolhousechicago on Instagram and schoolhousechicago on Facebook, showcasing camp activities and food creations. The camp appears to be a specialty day camp, though the owner type is not explicitly stated.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Cook + Create 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 specialty program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Address: 1425 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
  • Phone: (773) 661-6161
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $50/week for early drop off (8am-9am) and $150/week for extended day (3-5pm).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Cook + Create Camp

What ages does Cook + Create Camp accept?
Cook + Create Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Cook + Create Camp cost?
Cook + Create Camp publishes $550/week for the standard session. $50/week for early drop off (8am-9am) and $150/week for extended day (3-5pm). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Cook + Create Camp's hours?
Cook + Create Camp runs 9:00am-3:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Cook + Create Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Cook + Create Camp 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 Cook + Create Camp compare to other specialty camps in Chicago?
Cook + Create Camp is one of 11 specialty camps in Chicago 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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