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Extraordinary Culinary Arts Summer Cooking Camp or Summer Baking Camp.
Sleepaway and Day Options, For Ages 12–17.
Pro Chefs, Pro Kitchens.
Cooking Camp and Culinary Arts Program in NYC
2026 CAMPUSNYC
Culinary Camp in New York City
CampusNYC is the flagship location for Summer Culinary, which is the world's premier culinary arts summer cooking camp and pastry and baking camp. What started as a tiny piece of a sprawling arts program, campusNYC filled up the summer and so we launched other locations in other cities.
campusNYC will always be the heart of our program, it is the biggest one, and we have had students go from young inexperienced baker student to CIT, to counselor at camp, to Res Life Director. The opportunity to grow here is incredible. And not just as chefs. As people. Heck they are likely going to college is just a couple few years, this is important to that experience. Our student chefs come ready to work, and they have to learn to use their voice when they call it out. Many of our staff and admin are parents too; so we see this program from a larger perspective; it is not to become pastry chefs or to open restaurants… sometimes it's just about opening their mouth and speaking with command, authority and confidence. Located in the heart of NYC, our culinary summer camp has both day, and residential (sleepaway) programs designed for all skill levels.
Summer Culinary has developed the world's premier culinary arts summer cooking camp and pastry and baking camp. campusNYC is our oldest flagship location. Located in the heart of NYC, our culinary summer camp has both day, and residential (sleepaway) programs designed to bring students together in a safe supportive environment. Now entering our 17th summer!
Our cooking camp is incredible; second to none. We work in the single best kitchen in NYC and that is saying a lot. Most of our chef instructors return year after year because it is so fun… and transformative. We feature numerous in-kitchen demos, special guests, and lots of time cooking a multitude of recipes from scratch. All you need to love is food! All skill levels accepted!
Why campusNYC? Pro kitchens. Pro chefs. What really makes campusNYC culinary summer cooking camp the best is our culture and our community. See why we are sold out every year
Summer Culinary has developed the world's premier culinary arts summer camp in New York City because NYC is the heart of the foodie world. So we can create recipes during the day, and then go sample them from the source that evening! Like Dim Sum, followed by a tour of Chinatown. Or lasagna and beignets, followed by a trip through Little Italy and Soho. Literally every kind of food is available throughout NYC and in our kitchen and in our excursions we intend to try out as much as we can. In the kitchen we cook recipes – from scratch – from around the world. The opportunities are literally endless when you talk about cooking and sampling food in NYC!
Cooking Camp: Sleepaway or Day Options Available
Sleepaway / Residential: We are staying in a new residence hall this year, and we are thrilled about it!
Students attending the campusNYC culinary summer camp will stay at the St. George Towers, located in the vibrant Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO area. Just one subway stop from Manhattan, the dorms are conveniently situated only 16 minutes away from the kitchen door to door.
St. George Towers boasts impressive amenities, including a spacious community center, communal kitchens, screening rooms, pool tables, and more.
Beyond being a fantastic place to stay, the Towers are a short walk from the picturesque Cadman Plaza Park. The surrounding area offers a variety of local Brooklyn shops, artisans, and easy access to the East River and the NYC Ferry.
The rooms at St. George Towers are fully furnished and equipped with air conditioning, twin-sized beds, dressers, desks, chairs, and private ensuite bathrooms. They provide everything your student needs to prepare for an exciting day of cooking and exploring all that NYC has to offer.
High security with the staffed 24/7 entrance and swipe cards, the chance to make new life-long friends into the same thing you are into, and lots to explore and discover across NYC.
Want to be the next masterchef?
All skill levels are accepted
Many of our culinary camp students are newbies, fresh, and they aren't mad experienced in the kitchen. They just love to cook. Which is great because they haven't learned any bad habits! All that is required of our students, that they love to cook and love food and all of that. We have and accept all skill levels.
We have also had students who have gone on to with MasterChef Junior and Chopped Junior (they have even come to scout students for on-air talent at camp!). So no matter where you are we will challenge you!
We had 5 graduates of our program competing on The Kid's Baking Championship on the Food Network last year! We have had kids go on to win Chopped Junior and other TV cooking shows. The vast majority of our students are not interested in going on to TV; they want to learn to make delicious healthy food… and they learn to clean as they go, like any good chef, because it is hygienic, food safe, and better in every way. Parents: You can finally achieve the dream of your child happily making a delicious dinner, and when you go in the kitchen afterwards, it's already cleaned up!
Ages accepted
We accept students from ages 12–17 years of age. And we have students of each age attending our program, from 12-year old students to 17-year old students, and each age in between. Our program will have enough of each age represented, so your student will be able to make friends and hang out with similar-aged students. So for kids coming out of middle school, to all rising grades in high school, we have them all. There is somebody just your age waiting to be your new bestie right at campusNYC every session! Find your people, right here.
Concentration: Choose Either Savory or Pastry Cooking Camp
At campusNYC students can pick between PASTRY or SAVORY as their concentration. Students who are more interested in baking, sweets, pastries and desserts can pick pastry / baking summer camp as their concentration, and students who are interested more in appetizers and entrees can pick savory.
Pastry and Baking Camp
These students work with real, professional-level equipment like giant mixers and speed racks to up their game, trying out recipes like fruit tarts, creme brulee, all sorts of cakes, macarons, pies and other delicious treats all from scratch. And we take special care to dive into the world of glazes, sauces, and handmade frosting.
Savory Program:
All Kinds Of Foods And Complete Meals
Savory students work in the world of entrees and appetizers. Each meal plan and recipe set we go through each day includes a paired appetizer and entree, which is made by each student. So for Thai day, for example, we could pair mini shrimp lettuce wraps or chicken satay as appetizers plus pad thai or crispy Thai BBQ ribs as the entrees. Sounds delicious right?
All students are trained in how to plate their food (make it look awesome when served). And all students work with the chefs to develop their skills beyond plating, starting with knife skills and knife training. And we look at safety, sanitation and clean stations, and much more.