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School Programs

From fractions to food groups, our hands-on school cooking programs make nutrition fun, practical, and curriculum-ready. Trusted by 28,000+ students across Mississauga, Oakville & the GTA.

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Why Schools Love COOKSMART

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Curriculum-linked to Health, Science, Math & Literacy

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Fully nut-free, allergy-aware & OPHEA-aligned

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Delivered in-class, after-school, or virtually

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Certified instructors, bilingual support

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All materials, tools, and cleanup included

 Our School Cooking Workshops

In-class workshops

45–75 min guided sessions delivered right in your classroom. Students chop, prep, and learn nutrition as they go, while meeting curriculum goals in Science, Math, Health & more. Ideal for Grades JK–12.

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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.

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Lunch-ABLES

Short, high-impact sessions that teach students to build their own healthy, portion-aware lunches. Perfect for mid-day learning or Healthy Schools weeks.

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 Explore Our Field Trip Options

Turn your school into a hands-on, food-filled learning hub with Sprout Circus — our mobile cooking and nutrition program for Grades 2–6. We bring all the ingredients, equipment, and energy to transform your gym or multipurpose space into a series of fun, interactive stations. Students rotate through activities that teach real cooking skills, healthy eating habits, and teamwork in a way that’s engaging, memorable, and curriculum-friendly.

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Want to create healthier food attitudes across your school?

We offer a complimentary 15-20 minute presentation for staff meetings, parent councils, or school-wide events. It's a quick, engaging wag to introduce food literacy and inclusive eating habits, without food rules or guilt. Available in person or virtually across MCTA:

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Inside Our Cooking Workshops for Schools

Real students. Real skills. Real smiles.

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Children participating in a messy craft activity, working with dark colored soil or mud using their hands, at a table covered with newspapers and aluminum trays.
Two young boys playing with mud at a sunny outdoor event, with a blue tablecloth, small cups, and other children in the background.
A girl in school uniform making a pizza with basil leaves, tomato sauce, and cheese on a pink plate with white dots. There are cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and ingredients on the table.
A woman in a yellow sweater is handing out jars and bottles of honey to children at a honey tasting event.
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