Camp · Specialty · Ages 5–12 · $190/week
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Specialty Camp - Cooking

Laguna Town Hall · $190/week

The Cosumnes CSD offers a variety of summer day camps, including a Specialty Cooking Camp, focusing on skill development and fun activities for children in E...

▌ Editor's read The Cosumnes CSD website (cosumnescsd.gov) loads successfully and details their summer day camp offerings, including a Specialty Cooking Camp. The organization is a municipal parks and recreation department, indicating a public entity owner type. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the website states that 'all staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' confirming a commitment to safety. The program type is clearly day camp, with various themed options available. Google reviews for 'Cosumnes CSD' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, reflecting general satisfaction with the district's services. The website provides information on camp policies, including health and safety, and outlines the registration process. Social media handles for the Cosumnes CSD are @cosumnescsd on Instagram and CosumnesCSD on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Specialty Camp - Cooking 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 specialty program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Address: 9355 East Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
  • Phone: (916) 405-5600
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Specialty Camp - Cooking

What ages does Specialty Camp - Cooking accept?
Specialty Camp - Cooking is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Specialty Camp - Cooking cost?
Specialty Camp - Cooking publishes $190/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Specialty Camp - Cooking's hours?
Specialty Camp - Cooking runs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Specialty Camp - Cooking?
Specialty Camp - Cooking is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Specialty Camp - Cooking provide lunch?
Specialty Camp - Cooking 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 Specialty Camp - Cooking compare to other specialty camps in Elk Grove?
Specialty Camp - Cooking is one of 5 specialty camps in Elk Grove 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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