Camp · Specialty · Ages 7–17 · $850/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 7–17

Tour of Asia

Eastlake · $850/week

Blue Ribbon Cooking offers a hands-on culinary day camp for kids and teens in Seattle, focusing on diverse cuisines and cooking techniques.

▌ Editor's read Blue Ribbon Cooking's website loads as a legitimate culinary school offering summer camps for kids and teens. The 'About Us' page states the company has been operating for 25 years, founded by Jodi L. Roick. The camp is a day program, with various themed weeks like 'Tour of Asia' and 'Baking & Pastry'. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for Blue Ribbon Cooking show a rating of 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, with many praising the engaging instructors and fun learning environment. Social media handles found are @blueribboncooking on Instagram and blueribboncooking on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

Tour of Asia 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
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 9am-3pm
  • Address: 2501 Fairview Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
  • Phone: (206) 328-4400
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Tour of Asia

What ages does Tour of Asia accept?
Tour of Asia is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Tour of Asia cost?
Tour of Asia publishes $850/week for the standard session. That sits 26% above the $675 median for specialty camps in Seattle — 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 Tour of Asia's hours?
Tour of Asia runs 9am-3pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Tour of Asia?
Tour of Asia is operated by a private business, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Tour of Asia provide lunch?
Tour of Asia 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 Tour of Asia compare to other specialty camps in Seattle?
Tour of Asia is one of 31 specialty camps in Seattle 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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