Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists
STAR Camps offer diverse enrichment programs, including a Culinary Scientists camp, focusing on hands-on learning and skill development for children in the L...
▌ Editor's read The STAR Camps website loads successfully and provides information on various summer programs, including the 'Culinary Scientists' camp. The organization, STAR Education, is a non-profit founded by Owen Prell and has been operating for 25 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They explicitly mention that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. The program type is day camp, with various locations and themes offered. Google reviews for 'STAR Education' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number was found on the website. Social media handles include @starsummercamp on Instagram and STAReducation on Facebook.
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Since 200125+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists 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 science/tech program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- 1:14
Money & Policies
- FSA eligible
- Not FSA eligible
- Sibling discount
- $25 off second child
$25 off second child
Details → - Session lengths
- 5-day (full week)
- What campers take home
- Varies by camp, but includes items like 3D-printed objects, custom t-shirts, and art show masterpieces.
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 615 Holmby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Phone: (310) 842-8542
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists
- What ages does Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists accept?
- Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists cost?
- Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists publishes $495/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists's hours?
- Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- What is Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists's staff-to-camper ratio?
- Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists publishes a 1:14 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
- Who runs Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists?
- Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists provide lunch?
- Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists 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.
- Does Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists offer extended care?
- Yes — Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists offers extended care (AM 8-9, PM 3-6). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- How does Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Warner STAR — Cooking: Culinary Scientists is one of 525 science/tech 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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