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The School Food Education Experience
Students Talk About
All Year

Where sustainability, food literacy, and real-world learning meet. Hands-on programs that go beyond the classroom.

Happy child cooking at COOKSMART
Educator-First Approach

Meeting curriculum goals shouldn't mean more work for your teachers.

We know educators are stretched thin. That’s why we designed a plug-and-play experiential learning program that engages students with absolutely zero teacher prep required.

Curriculum Aligned

Activities directly support outcomes in Health & Phys. Ed., Science & Tech, Social Studies, and EcoSchools certification.

Zero Teacher Prep

We bring the food, the equipment, and the certified instructors. Your teachers just get to observe, assist, and enjoy.

Radically Inclusive

Neuro-inclusive, hands-on instruction specifically designed to engage diverse learners, ASD students, and picky eaters alike.

Experiential Programs

Find the right program for your school

COOKSMART Lab
Fall Season

COOKSMART Lab™

Celebrate the fall harvest while supporting EcoSchools goals through food literacy, nutrition, and sustainability.

  • Seasonal cooking & nutrition
  • Local food systems
  • Composting & waste reduction
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FLAGSHIP
Sprout Circus
Spring Season

Sprout Circus™

A full-school, rotating experience for 100-300+ students in a single day.

  • Interactive Cooking
  • Hands-on Gardening
  • Sustainability practices
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Nutrition Workshop
Classroom Starter

Nutrition Workshop

The perfect introductory classroom experience focused on building lifelong healthy habits.

  • Understanding food labels
  • Hands-on snack prep
  • Health & Phys. Ed. goals
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Sports Nutrition
Athletics

Sports Nutrition

Designed for school sports teams and phys-ed classes to understand how food fuels performance and recovery.

  • Pre and post-game fueling
  • High-energy snacks
  • Hydration and recovery
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ADD-ON
Indigenous Learning
Indigenous

Indigenous Learning

Food, land, and culture through an Indigenous lens. Respectful, engaging, and aligned with learning goals. Book as a standalone or add-on.

  • Traditional foods
  • Land-based learning
  • Truth & reconciliation
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ASD Programs
Special Education

Autism & ASD Programs

Structured, inclusive cooking experiences designed specifically for diverse learners.

  • Predictable routines
  • Sensory-aware environments
  • Adapted instruction
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Instant Summary

Build Your Proposal

Select your parameters below to instantly generate a printable summary for your Principal or Parent Council.

1. Select Program

2. Duration

3. Number of Students

30 Students
15 (Small Class) 400+ (Full School)

4. Location

5. Add-ons

COOKSMART
Program Summary
2026-2027
Selected Program
Sprout Circus™
A high-energy, full-school rotating experience featuring interactive cooking, planting, and sustainability.
Scale
30 Students
Duration
1-Day Experience
Curriculum
Health & Phys. Ed., Science, EcoSchools
Program Format Full School Rotation
Location On-site (Within Service Area)
Add-ons None
Extracurricular

After-School Clubs

6–8 week skill-building series where students learn cooking basics, kitchen safety, and healthy food habits, while building confidence that lasts.

  • Progressive multi-week curriculum
  • Core culinary and safety skills
  • Fosters long-term independence
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Students building skills in after-school club

Hands-on learning in action

Students cooking Student showing dish Students making seed balls
Beyond the Classroom

Bring the learning home.

We believe food literacy doesn't stop when the bell rings.

Take-Home Recipe Cards

Take-Home Learning

Recipe packs, food literacy resources, and family activities that continue learning beyond the classroom.

COOKSMART Binder

Kitchen Skills Builder

Physical binder and official apron to track culinary progress and build independence at home.

Continued Engagement

Optional school-community access to COOKSMART Club with ongoing seasonal resources and challenges.

Proven Credibility

10 Years of Building Kitchen Confidence

Since 2016, we have been the premier partner for Ontario school boards, delivering safe, fully-insured, and compliant experiential learning.

10 Years
Consumer Choice Award

Fully Vetted & Insured

  • $5M Commercial Liability
  • Vulnerable Sector Checks
  • Strict Nut-Free Protocols
  • Certified Food Handlers
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Our Reach

We proudly serve schools, boards, and community organizations across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

For large engagements, we are happy to facilitate outside of our core service area.

Trusted by Schools & School Boards

York Region District School Board
Linbrook School
St. Mildred's Lightbourn School
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Toronto District School Board

Plus public, private, Montessori, and community-based educational programs across Ontario.

Community & Educational Partnerships

Autism Ontario
Girl Guides of Canada
EcoSchools Canada Network
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Nut-Free
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Don't just take our word for it.

Hear directly from the Principals and Teachers who invite us into their schools.

"One of the most engaging programs we've brought into our school. The students were completely focused, and the fact that everything was managed for our teachers made it incredibly easy to host."

School Principal
Kingsway College School

"Sprout Circus was phenomenal! It was amazing to see every single student actively participating. The team's ability to seamlessly rotate our entire student body throughout the day was brilliant."

EcoSchools Lead Teacher
Peel District School Board

"Finding experiential learning that is genuinely inclusive for our diverse learners can be tough. The COOKSMART team was incredibly patient, and the structured steps worked perfectly for our ASD students."

Special Education Teacher
TDSB
Year-Round Learning

Bring COOKSMART into the classroom, everywhere.

Access our province-wide digital learning hub designed to bridge the gap between classroom curriculum and at-home life skills.

GTA-Specific Food Calendars

Monthly in-season food guides, local farmers market maps, and kids' food events across the GTA.

Interactive Content

Games, challenges, and printables that can be used actively in classrooms across Ontario or sent home for family engagement.

NEW: Teacher's Corner

Launching this school year! Get instant access to specific learning packs, lesson plans, and culinary games directly aligned to the Ontario curriculum.

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COOKSMART Teacher's Corner
Included Resource
Downloadable Lesson Packs
COOKSMART Team with Students Student using ketchup
Hands-on learning.
(Ketchup optional)
District & Board Partnerships

Scale Food Literacy Across Your Board.

Equitable access to essential life skills, standardized for every school.

We partner with superintendents and experiential learning leads to deliver turnkey, curriculum-aligned cooking programs. Whether you are rolling out a board-wide wellness initiative or supporting SHSM requirements, we provide the vetted infrastructure to make it happen flawlessly.

  • Equitable, standardized rollouts
  • Turnkey logistics (we bring the kitchen)
  • Fully vetted, insured, and compliant
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Budget & Approvals

Funding your program is easier than you think.

Don't let budget concerns stop you from bringing experiential learning to your students. Schools across Ontario successfully fund our programs through multiple channels:

Parent Councils (SAC/PIC)

Our most common funding source. Councils love funding whole-school wellness, nutrition, and Eco-initiatives.

Grants & EcoSchools

Because our programs hit specific sustainability and food-literacy pillars, they frequently qualify for healthy school and experiential learning grants.

Student Activity Fees

Our per-student cost is often less than the price of a traditional bus field trip, making it highly accessible for families.

Provincial Core Funding

Leverage allocations for learning resources and student success programs to support experiential learning at your school.

Review 2026-2027 Ontario Guidelines

What happens after you pick a date?

1

We hold your dates

Submitting the form is NOT a binding contract. We simply pencil you in so you don't lose your spot while you talk to administration.

2

You get an approval package

We send you a beautiful, customized PDF proposal detailing the curriculum links, safety protocols, and costs to hand directly to your Principal or Parent Council.

3

We finalize & deliver

Once approved, we handle all the logistics, dietary accommodations, and scheduling. You just get to enjoy the day!

Planning for this year?

Build your program and request dates in under 1 minute.

COOKSMART

2026
School
Planning
Guide

Includes Alignment Rubrics

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Download our comprehensive guide to running seamless, hands-on food literacy programs at your school.

  • Curriculum & EcoSchools Mapping
  • Principal Approval Templates
  • Exclusive $50 off your first booking

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are your programs aligned with the Ontario Curriculum?

Yes. Our experiential learning activities directly support outcomes in Health & Physical Education, Science & Technology, Social Studies, and cross-curricular Math.

Can you accommodate students with IEPs or diverse needs?

Absolutely. Our programs are neuroinclusive by design, utilizing predictable routines, visual cues, and sensory-aware instruction suitable for ASD and diverse learners.

Do teachers need to lead anything?

No. We manage the full experience. Our certified instructors handle everything from setup to cleanup.

How does scheduling work?

We align with your school day and rotate groups seamlessly without disrupting your bell schedule.

Are you an approved board vendor?

Yes, we regularly work with major boards (Peel, TDSB, Halton). We carry $5M Commercial Liability and all staff hold Vulnerable Sector Checks.

What about dietary restrictions?

We operate strict nut-free environments and accommodate school specific allergy requirements.

Still have questions?

We're here to help you plan the perfect experience for your students, answer vendor compliance questions, or discuss custom programming.

Email info@cooksmart.ca

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