Camp · Specialty · Ages 12–17 · $2,895/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 12–17

Summer Culinary - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry)

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Summer Culinary offers day camps in New York City for aspiring chefs aged 12-18, focusing on hands-on savory and pastry culinary arts.

▌ Editor's read The Summer Culinary New York website loads successfully and details a day camp program for ages 12-18, focusing on savory and pastry arts. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the website emphasizes instruction by experienced chefs. The program is described as an intensive, hands-on experience in a professional kitchen environment. Google reviews for 'Summer Culinary' generally show a rating of 4.9 stars from 100+ reviews, with parents praising the quality of instruction and the skills their children developed. The website does not mention background checks for staff. Social media handles found are @summerculinary on Instagram and 'SummerCulinary' on Facebook, showcasing camp activities and food creations.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–17

Summer Culinary - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry) 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: 12–17
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 212 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
  • Phone: (800) 944-9001
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Culinary - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry)

What ages does Summer Culinary - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry) accept?
Summer Culinary - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry) is open to children ages 12–17. 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 - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry) cost?
Summer Culinary - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry) publishes $2,895/week for the standard session. That sits 624% above the $400 median for specialty camps in New York — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Culinary - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry)'s hours?
Summer Culinary - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry) 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 - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry)?
Summer Culinary - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry) 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 - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry) provide lunch?
Summer Culinary - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry) 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 Summer Culinary - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry) compare to other specialty camps in New York?
Summer Culinary - New York (Day, Savory/Pastry) is one of 27 specialty camps in New York 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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