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:

• Grass Lawn across from SF Studio
• 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 directly on our website on the Camps page. We offer school holiday camps year-round, plus summer camps, which typically go live at the end of January each year.

Spots tend to fill quickly, so we recommend checking back early if you’re planning ahead for summer!

The following policy applies to all single day and week-long camps. Our goal is to be as flexible as we can while still supporting our small business operations. Thanks for understanding!

Cancellation Policy:

‍All camp sales are final, and we do not offer cash refunds.

Any changes or cancellations are subject to a $45 processing fee with the exception of simple date changes more than 2 weeks in advance.

Any credits issued will be stored in your Care.com account, valid for 2 years, and will be automatically available the next time you check out for a future Culinary Artistas camp. After 2 years, unused credits will be donated to our scholarship fund.

Deadlines:

14 or more days before camp starts - Receive a full credit, less processing fee

7-13 days before camp starts - Receive a 50% credit, less processing fee

6 days or less before camp starts - We’re not able to offer credits or refunds at this point.

Transfers:

Transfer your spot - Just like a concert ticket, you’re welcome to gift or sell your camp spot, whether it is a full week, or just a day to another family.

Email us at least 48 hours in advance with the new camper’s name and contact info and what dates they'll be taking your place.  

(The substitute camper must meet our age and camper guidelines.)

Date Changes:

14 or more days before camp starts - switch to a different session at no cost, pending availability.

Less than 14 days before camp starts -  subject to a $45 processing fee, charged to your card on file.

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. 

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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 our camps page, 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.