EcoCooks Club
In this afterschool program, our EcoCooks create a new healthy dish while learning about food and its impact on the environment, and how they can be a part of building a sustainable planet.
Our Curriculum
Through hands-on experiences, our EcoCooks will:
- Learn about kitchen safety and hygiene
- Cook and eat a variety of delicious, healthy meals together
- Learn about balanced plates as per the Canada Food Guide
- Practice different cooking skills and gain kitchen confidence
- Prepare a meal for their families using a provided Take Home Meal Kit
- Connect with the local community through a field trip, when possible
- Practice mindfulness to support strong mental health
- Learn about the environmental and climate impacts of food choices through fun and interactive science-based activities
- Create a strong foundation to develop lifelong healthy and planet-positive eating habits
- Be empowered to do their part to save the planet
