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Life + Youth Summer Culinary Camps

Sherman Oaks · $625/week

Life + Youth Summer Culinary Camps offer hands-on culinary experiences for children and teens in Sherman Oaks, focusing on diverse cooking techniques and hea...

▌ Editor's read The Life + Youth Summer Culinary Camps website loads successfully, showcasing various culinary programs for kids and teens. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. There is no mention of state licensing on the website. Google reviews for 'Life + Youth' (the parent company) show a 4.9-star rating based on 100 reviews, with customers praising the engaging classes and knowledgeable instructors. The camp offers day programs with themes such as 'Around the World,' 'Baking & Pastry Arts,' and 'Healthy & Delicious,' indicating a focus on practical culinary skills. The website mentions that classes are taught by professional chefs. Social media handles @lifeplusla for Instagram and 'lifeplusla' for Facebook are prominently displayed on the site. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity, part of the larger Life + Youth brand. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are explicitly stated on the camp's dedicated page.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–18

Life + Youth Summer Culinary Camps fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given general program.

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: General
  • Ages: 9–18
  • Hours: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (weekday), 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Saturday)
  • Address: Sherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Phone: (323) 805-0323
  • Cost notes: $625/week

↗ What parents like

  • Small group sizes

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Life + Youth Summer Culinary Camps

What ages does Life + Youth Summer Culinary Camps accept?
Life + Youth Summer Culinary Camps is open to children ages 9–18. 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 Summer Culinary Camps cost?
Life + Youth Summer Culinary Camps 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 Summer Culinary Camps's hours?
Life + Youth Summer Culinary Camps runs 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (weekday), 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Saturday). 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 Summer Culinary Camps?
Life + Youth Summer Culinary Camps 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 Summer Culinary Camps provide lunch?
Life + Youth Summer Culinary Camps 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 Summer Culinary Camps compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
Life + Youth Summer Culinary Camps is one of 94 general 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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