Summer 2027 · Ages 9–17
Summer Cooking Camps
Ten weeks, ten themes, all hands-on. Mornings for ages 9–12, afternoons for teens 13–17, at our cooking academy in the Sherman Oaks Galleria.
How summer works
Two groups a day, one theme a week.
Every week is a new camp. Each runs twice a day, once for each age group, so younger campers and teens each cook at the right pace. No prior experience needed.
9 AM – 12 PM
Mornings · ages 9–12
Guided, hands-on, and confidence-building. The group cooks and eats lunch together every day.
$625 a week · Up to 8 campers
1 – 4 PM
Afternoons · teens 13–17
The same theme taken deeper: more advanced technique, more independence, and an early dinner cooked together.
$650 a week · Up to 9 campers
Week 10, the Junior Chef Showdown, runs Monday to Wednesday: $375 for ages 9–12, $400 for teens.
Enrolling now
Summer 2027, week by week
Menus are announced closer to camp.
Week 1 · June 7–11
Cooking with Colors
A different color every day: bright ingredients, beautiful plates, and how color connects to flavor.
See details and enroll →Week 2 · June 14–18
Better Than Takeout
Restaurant and takeout favorites made from scratch, and better.
See details and enroll →Week 3 · June 21–25
Baking Lab
The science and creativity behind baking, one new bake a day.
See details and enroll →Week 4 · June 28 – July 2
Pizza and Pasta Workshop
Fresh dough, handmade pasta, and the classic sauces that go with them.
See details and enroll →Week 5 · July 5–9
Global Street Food
A trip around the world's street markets, one handheld dish at a time.
See details and enroll →Week 6 · July 12–16
Bake Shop Business
Crowd-pleasing bakes, packaging, and pricing: running a little bake shop.
See details and enroll →Week 7 · July 19–23
Life Skills Kitchen
A guided trip to Whole Foods, planning and budgeting, and the everyday cooking that builds independence.
See details and enroll →Week 8 · July 26–30
Soup Lab
From light broths to hearty stews: how simple ingredients become deep flavor.
See details and enroll →Week 9 · August 2–6
Sweet & Savory Kitchen
A savory dish and a sweet creation every day, and how they balance.
See details and enroll →Week 10 · August 9–11 · Mon–Wed · 3 days
Junior Chef Showdown
A three-day team cooking competition to end the summer, judged, with awards.
See details and enroll →
Good to know
Questions parents ask
- Is it all-day camp?
- No. These are half-day camps: mornings 9 AM to 12 PM for ages 9–12, afternoons 1 to 4 PM for teens 13–17.
- Can I book more than one week?
- Yes. Every week is a different camp with its own theme, so campers can join as many weeks as they like.
- What about allergies?
- Tell us about allergies and dietary needs when you book. We'll reach out before camp to talk through what we can adjust.
- What should campers bring?
- Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. We provide every ingredient, all the equipment, and aprons.
- Can I use a gift card?
- Yes. Life Plus gift cards work on all of our standard camps and programs, including summer camp.
Where
Sherman Oaks Galleria campus
- Campus
- Sherman Oaks Galleria
- Address
- 15301 Ventura Blvd
- Parking
- Validated, 2 hours
Spots are limited: 8 to 9 campers a group.
We keep camps small so every camper gets real time at the stove.