Camp · Cooking · Ages 9–12 · $625/week
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▌ Cooking · Ages 9–12

Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12)

Los Angeles · $625/week

Life + Youth offers culinary day camps in Los Angeles, focusing on global street food and other cooking themes for children aged 9-12.

▌ Editor's read The Life + Youth Global Street Food camp is a day program for children aged 9-12, offered by Life + Thyme, a culinary content platform. The camp website, lifeplusla.com/new-kids-experiences, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp's curriculum, which includes daily cooking sessions, knife skills, and exploration of global cuisines. The camp is led by Chef Eric, whose biography highlights extensive culinary experience and media appearances. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. Google reviews for 'Life + Thyme' (the parent company) show a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with many praising the quality of their cooking classes and events. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Social media handles are @lifeplusla on Instagram and 'lifeplusla' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right cooking fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Cooking
  • Ages: 9–12
  • Hours: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403
  • Phone: (323) 805-0323
  • Cost notes: From $625 for 5-day week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12)

What ages does Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12) accept?
Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12) is open to children ages 9–12. 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 Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12) cost?
Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12) publishes $625/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12)'s hours?
Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12) runs 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12)?
Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12) is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12) provide lunch?
Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12) 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 Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12) compare to other cooking camps in Los Angeles?
Life + Youth - Global Street Food (Ages 9-12) is one of 20 cooking camps in Los Angeles 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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