Hands-On fun for all ages with
PROGRAMS
From after-school clubs to summer camps, our hands-on cooking and life skills programs help kids, teens, and adults learn, create, and thrive. With 28,000+ participants across Mississauga, Oakville & the GTA, COOKSMART makes learning practical, fun, and memorable.
Why Parents Love CookSmart
Curriculum-linked to Health, Science, Math & Literacy
Fully nut-free, allergy-aware & OPHEA-aligned
Delivered in-class, after-school, or virtually
Certified instructors, bilingual support
All materials, tools, and cleanup included
Our Programs
Camps
Our full-day cooking camps are packed with hands-on activities that build real-life kitchen skills, spark creativity, and boost confidence. Available during winter holidays, March Break, and summer for kids and teens.
Classes & Workshops
Our classes are 6–8 week skill-building series where kids and teens learn cooking basics, kitchen safety, and healthy food habits, while building confidence that lasts.
Workshops are ways to share some quality time together and try something new and delicious, while keeping your own kitchen spotless.
We do birthday parties too! You and your guests can all enjoy some hands-on fun while getting a sneaky nutrition lesson built right in.
Sports Nutrition
Elite athletes need the best fuel to give their best performance. In these sessions, they’ll learn and apply evidence-based principles to help them soar whether on the field, ice, or diamond.
Connect with Kathy
COOKSMART started in the kitchen of Kathy Stewart, with her three small children learning how to cut veggies for their pizza toppings. The kids were excited to practice their new skills, especially when they could snack at the same time. As their confidence grew using a knife, they became curious for greater challenges and were soon cooking and baking inspired creations for the whole family.