Luminari Summer Camps for Teens

Luminari Summer Camps for Teens offers "I Want to be an Ambassador!" and Camp Delicious! "I Want to be an Ambassador!" includes diplomacy, leadership, public speaking, body language, communication, meetings with diplomats, negotiations, embassy visits, and a two-day trip to Washington, D.C. Camp Delicious! includes cooking, kitchen skills, global cuisines, knife skills, and hands-on culinary work with meat, poultry, dough, and herbs.

Programs

• I Want to be an Ambassador! — 12-18 · $870–$895 · Summer camp focused on diplomacy, leadership, public speaking, body language, communication, and a trip to Washington, D.C.
• Camp Delicious! — Rising 8th-12th graders · $425–$450 · Summer camp about cooking, kitchen skills, global cuisines, and hands-on culinary experiences.

At a glance

• Ages: 12–18 years old
• Price range: $425–$895
• Current session: Camp Delicious! (Jun 21–Jun 25, 2027)
• General schedule: Camp Delicious! is five days; time 9:00 am-3:30 pm. I Want to be an Ambassador! is a weeklong camp.

About the provider

Luminari says its short, dynamic educational experiences include activities and skill builders similar to those in its four in-person camps. The mission statement says teens gain skills and confidence in the kitchen, and that food has the power to connect people, to teach them, and to lift them up. Chef Roger Levine is listed as Camp Delicious! Director, and Chef Derek Fritzel is listed as Director for Camp Delicious! on the program page.

Tuition is not refundable. Luminari says it cannot guarantee all viewable content will be free of objectionable material or malware and disclaims liability for access or use of the video segment content.

What families say

“My daughter loved it!” — Kirsten Lin

“My son had an amazing experience for the second year in a row! He learned how to record, produce, mix, and master with top of the line equipment. I would recommend to anyone with a kid who is passionate about music.” — Teresa Trombetta

“This camp was an incredible. My son complains about every day camp, and at the end of the week he said it was the best camp he has ever been to. Not only that, the staff went above and beyond to help my kid. The cooking camp is the best kept secret in Pittsburgh!” — Cara Shuckett

Last updated October 24, 2026.