Culinary

Spice up your summer!

Campers create delicious food inspired by cuisine from around the world—while having a blast!

Instructors lead culinary novices and junior chefs in culinary techniques and safety while encouraging artistic flair and creativity. Campers gain confidence with the tools of the trade in our commercial grade kitchens.

Knives, thermometers, spoons and scales are part of the fun—although no Gordon Ramsay screaming allowed.

Campers learn the basics for appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts to take home and wow family and friends.

Campers wrap up their week with Pali’s colossal Friday cooking competition. Working in small groups, campers put their new culinary skills to the test to impress the judges and rule supreme, “Iron Chef” style!

  • Bake, dice, chop, slice, grill, measure, mix, dress and more
  • Learn culinary techniques and safety
  • Create appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts
  • Experiment with bold flavors
  • Incorporate a wide variety of ingredients
  • Change it up with daily themes

Learn More About Why Pali is The Best Culinary Summer Camp in Southern California

Activity Rating

Adventure
Creative
Performance
Independence
Teamwork
Critical Thinking

Soft Skills

Collaboration
Self Confidence
Self Awareness
What Parents Are Saying

“My son wants to attend again, is already planning which specialty, and has asked that his brother come along as well. He loved all of the counselors and their accents!”

What Campers Are Saying

“Pali was one of the best experiences of my life. In Culinary I got to know a lot of great people that love to cook as I do.” “The best part of Pali was Iron Chef.” “Camp was, as always, fun, exciting and busy! Culinary was the best and so tasty.” “My Culinary Specialty had such a great atmosphere and the food was delicious!” “Amazing! I loved CULINARY!” “Pali has truly helped me become the person that I am today. I really found myself there because I was so welcomed and accepted. There was never any need to be anyone, but me and that was the best feeling. I could be a Rockstar or a Chef. I could be a professional Wakeboarder or a Secret Agent. I could be ANYTHING I wanted.”

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