You can sign up on Care.com. Camps will be posted as available.

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

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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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851 Beach Street, San Francisco CA 94109

(On the street level of Ghirardelli Square, between Polk Street & Larkin Street facing the water.)
*Note, please type the direct address into Google Maps, rather than typing “Culinary Artistas.”

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staff. Pick up and drop-off notes will be sent out prior to each week's camp.

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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. 

9:00am - Drop-Off 

9:00-9:30 am - Arrivals & Centers

9:30-10:00 am - Morning Circle & Stretching

10:00-11:00 am - Cooking Activity & Brunch

11:00-12:00 pm - Story Time & Art Project

12:00-1:00 pm - Second Cooking Activity

1:00-1:30 pm - Lunch & Quiet Time

1:30-2:30 pm - Outdoor Play

2:30-2:45 pm - Afternoon Snack

2:45 - 3:00 pm - Closing Circle & Pick-Up

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Our lead staff are certified in adult, child and infant First Aid & CPR.

• Please inform us of ANY allergies or special health needs
• If your child needs an Epipen, please send it with them.
• While we do not serve nuts during camp, we are NOT a nut free facility. 
• We may be handling dairy, gluten, etc. so please let us know of any/all sensitivities to ensure kids can safely participate in all activities.
• We require that all children attending camp can use the restroom independently. If you are concerned about accidents, please submit written consent that our team may help your child in the bathroom.

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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.

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• 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.
• If we are not allowed to run camp due to COVID, full cash refunds will be allocated closer to the start date of camp.
• Cancellation policy is applicable to all COVID and non-COVID related situations.

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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.

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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! 

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• Mask (optional)
• Change of clothes in plastic bag (labeled)
• Water bottle (labeled)
• To-go container for leftovers (labeled)
• Layers/sunhats for outside play 
• 1-2 personal toys & books that a child can easily carry (labeled)
• Comfortable clothes, shoes and a jacket that are okay to get dirty
• Please put sunscreen on your child BEFORE camp!
• We provide brunch, lunch and snack/dessert, so no need to pack food unless you deem it necessary.

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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. 

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