The School Food Education Experience Students Talk About All Year
COOKSMART brings hands-on cooking, food literacy and experiential learning directly to schools across Mississauga, Oakville, Peel, Halton and the GTA. Our curriculum-connected programs include all equipment, ingredients and instruction, making them easy for educators to book and deliver.
Find the right program for your school
COOKSMART Lab™
Celebrate the fall harvest while supporting sustainability and EcoSchools goals through hands-on food literacy and nutrition.
- Seasonal cooking & nutrition
- Local food systems
- Composting & waste reduction
Sprout Circus™
A full-school, rotating experience for 100-300+ students in a single day.
- Interactive Cooking
- Hands-on Gardening
- Sustainability practices
Nutrition Workshop
The perfect introductory classroom experience focused on building lifelong healthy habits.
- Understanding food labels
- Hands-on snack prep
- Health & Phys. Ed. goals
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
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
Autism & ASD Programs
Structured, inclusive cooking experiences designed specifically for diverse learners.
- Predictable routines
- Sensory-aware environments
- Adapted instruction
Request a Custom Proposal
Select your parameters below to map out your ideal program. Our team will review your request and send a customized, printable proposal with exact pricing for your Principal or Parent Council.
1. Select Program
2. Duration
3. Number of Students
30 Students4. Location
5. Add-ons
2026-2027
Hands-on learning in action
Bring the learning home.
We believe food literacy doesn't stop when the bell rings.
Take-Home Learning
Recipe packs, food literacy resources, and family activities that continue learning beyond the classroom.
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.
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.
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
Plus public, private, Montessori, and community-based educational programs across Ontario.
Community & Educational Partnerships
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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
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 GuidelinesWhat happens after you pick a date?
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.
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.
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.
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.