We enjoy exploring a few local spots for our outdoor adventures and ensure a safe and fun environment by maintaining a 1:6 or 1:8 adult-to-child ratio. We also implement the buddy system and establish clear boundaries for play. Our favorite locations include:

• Aquatic Park Green: A nearby open lawn where kids can enjoy lawn games.
• Aquatic Park Beach: A sandy area where children can play with sand toys (please note that swimming is not allowed).
• Francisco Park Playground: A well-equipped playground perfect for active play and exploration.

You can sign up on Care.com. Camps will be posted as available. 2025 summer camps will be live on our website on Tues, January 14.

• Full Credit to Culinary Artistas on Care.com for cancellations 14+ days prior to camp start date (minus $50 processing fee). Credits expire after 2 years.
• 50% Credit to Culinary Artistas on Care.com for cancellations 4-13 days prior to camp start date. Credits expire after 2 years.
• No credits or refunds for cancellations 3 or less days prior to camp start date.

On most school holidays and almost every day of summer. You may also request a camp date for special school closure days by filling out this form.

Absolutely! Our staff and other campers are a fantastic influence for kids who are still learning to try new foods. We gently nurture and encourage kids to try the creations they’ve made without ever forcing or pressuring. 

‍

We host camps in our studio in Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco as well as in partner locations in the East Bay. Please reference the camps sign up page for the exact location.

Ghirardelli Square Studio in San Francisco is located at 851 Beach Street, San Francisco CA 94109. It is on the street level of Ghirardelli Square, between Polk Street & Larkin Street facing the water.

We typically host up to 26 kids in a single day camp in our Ghirardelli Square studio. Our partner locations in the East Bay may have smaller maximum headcounts, depending on the location. We typically have a 1 staff to 6 kids ratio, which may increase to 1 staff to 8 kids when certain staff members are on break.

Camp is 9am - 3pm on weekdays. Below is an overview of what each day of camp will look like. Our team of educators have worked hard over the years to perfect the balance of structure and surprise to allow kids to be comfortable, yet always engaged and learning. 

9:00-9:30 AM: Arrivals and Activity Centers
‍9:30-9:50 AM: Welcome Circle and Stretching
‍9:50-11:00 AM: Cook Brunch
‍11:00-11:30 AM: Eat, Cleanup, and Quiet Time
‍11:30-12:45 PM: Cook Lunch and STEAM Activity
‍12:45-1:15 PM: Eat, Cleanup, and Quiet Time
‍1:15-2:15 PM: Outdoor Play
‍2:15-2:40 PM: Snack and Cleanup
‍2:40-3:00 PM: Closing Circle and Pick-Up

Yes, we can accommodate most allergies. Please update your child's care.com profile with any allergies, dietary restrictions, or health needs so we can plan for appropriate substitutions.

Important Medical Notes:

• Our lead staff are certified in Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid & CPR.
• If your child requires an Epipen, please send it with them.
• While we do not serve nuts, we are NOT a nut-free facility and we handle dairy, gluten, etc. Please inform us of any sensitivities.
• All children must be able to use the restroom independently. If you’re concerned about accidents, please provide written consent for our team to assist your child.

We will make brunch, lunch and dessert with the kids at camp. We encourage kids to eat what they’ve cooked, and have alternate snacks available as needed. If you are concerned your child will not eat the food they cooked, we recommend packing a nut-free snack for your child as backup.

Camp registration will close three days before the start date or when it sells out, whichever comes first. If you're still interested in registering after the deadline, please email us to see if we can accommodate additional registrations on a case-by-case basis.

To request specific dates not already listed on Care.com, please fill out this form and share with your community. Once we have 10 interested families and availability on that date, we’ll schedule a camp and let you know first! 

• Labeled water bottle
• 2-3 labeled to-go containers for leftovers
• Labeled change of clothes in a plastic bag
• Layers, sunhat, and comfortable shoes for outdoor play (they may get dirty!)
• 1-2 labeled personal toys/books that your child can easily carry
• Please apply sunscreen on your child before camp!

We provide brunch, lunch, and snacks/desserts, so there’s no need to pack food unless you deem it necessary.

Please allow 15 minutes for both drop-off and pick-up. 

There is metered street parking on the street outside of Culinary Artistas, and Ghirardelli Parking Garage next door. There is also free 4 hour parking at the end of the cul-de-sac in front of the Maritime Museum. Unfortunately, we do not have access to parking validations.