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Cost
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Main language
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Ages (Gender)
5 to 99 (Coed) -
Capacity
Varies
Empower your child's kitchen independence with COOKSMART! 🌟🍴 Our camps and classes blend engaging hands-on learning with the joy of healthy eating. Discover more than just cooking & baking; we're a recipe for self-reliant life skills, incorporating creative fun, kitchen science, and insights into the food cycle. Savor the flavorful journey with us! New! COOKSMART report cards showing parents what level of skills their child has in the kitchen and around food.
- Special needs: Yes, mild support. A few of our campers have special needs.
- LGBTQ+ friendly community
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Programs, Rates & Dates
Programs and Sessions Calendar
When your child comes to a COOKSMART camp, they will not only have a fun summer camp experience as they do in many camps, they also engage in hands-on nutritious cooking lessons where they make their own healthy lunch and snacks while learning about nutrition, healthy food choices and kitchen safety. These are lifetime skills that they will continue with and pass on to their families for years to come.
COOKSMART currently has 4 programs available; 40 TBD.
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Ages: 3 - 4Class/league/program
(Coed)Baking/Decorating
$45 to $120Mississauga, ON
151 Lakeshore Road WestOct 28-Dec 09 $45 - $120 Ages: 7 - 11Virtual Program
(Coed)Baking/Decorating
$126 to $150/weekVirtual Program,
OnlineDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 7 - 13Virtual Program
(Coed)Cooking
$125 to $150/weekVirtual Program,
OnlineDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 13 - 18+Virtual Program
(Coed)Cooking
$12 to $14/weekVirtual Program,
OnlineDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 7 - 11Virtual Program
(Coed)Baking/Decorating
$150 to $180Virtual Program,
OnlineDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 5 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Cooking
$485 to $550Mississauga, ON
1700 Mazo CrescentDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 5 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Cooking
$485 to $550Mississauga, ON
151 Lakeshore Road WestDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 5 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Cooking
$485 to $537Mississauga, ON
151 Lakeshore Road WestDate TBD Cost TBD
Registration Details
Families can register directly on our website for the program they choose. Click on the preferred program and then register and follow the prompts. Our system will automatically email you a confirmation as well as a receipt for your tax purposes.
Financial Aid & Payment Details
Payment Options:
Deposit required with acceptance Yes Credit card payment Yes Discounts
Discount for 2nd child 100% Discount for 3rd child 100% Discount for 4th child 100% -
Reviews & Insider Perspectives
The Our Kids review of COOKSMART
The program began in Kathy Stewart’s kitchen, slicing and dicing with her three children. For kids, that’s rightly the fun of cooking—getting your hands onto the stuff, feeling the textures, experiencing the tastes and smells, and producing something they can be proud of. And, indeed, that’s precisely where the COOKSMART programs begin—with hands-on, collaborative, creative fun in the kitchen. Cooking, however, is a window onto other worlds, as it were, from the culture of food, to how and what we eat, including fellowship and healthy habits. Food has a central position in our lives, and while kids perhaps aren’t entirely aware of it at every moment during the sessions, Stewart’s experience as a nutritionist is reflected within them. It’s about having fun, gaining skills and independence, as well as providing an entrée into making more informed, healthier lifestyle choices. All sessions are expertly run in safe, professional cooking environments located across the GTA.
Three Things: COOKSMART
Hear the three things that Our Kids’ editors see when they look at COOKSMART
Video interviews with parents, campers, and alum
Yunjae Jung, Parent
- 00:38 - What’s unique about this camp?
- 02:05 - How did you know that this camp was the right fit?
- 03:04 - Was there any noticeable personal growth in your child after time at camp?
- 03:30 - How can a parent support their child to get the most out of this camp?
- 04:19 - What does your child say about this camp?
- 04:53 - Final thoughts
Karen, Parent
- 00:24 - What's unique about the program at CookSmart that made you want to enroll your child there?
- 03:10 - Was this your child's first experience with camp?
- 04:14 - Was there any change or noticeable personal growth you saw in your child after time at camp?
- 06:55 - If you hadn't sent your child to this camp, what's the most important personal growth that he/she would've missed out on?
- 07:41 - How can a parent support their child to get the most out of this camp?
- 10:05 - What does your child say about the camp, either to you, or that you may have heard them say to friends or others?
More reviews of COOKSMART
Sylvia M., Vice Principal, Chisholm Middle School, Parent
Enjoyed the opportunity to discover their culinary creativity!
More reviews of COOKSMART
Sylvia M., Vice Principal, Chisholm Middle School, Parent
Enjoyed the opportunity to discover their culinary creativity!
With all the different food choices available, it can be a little daunting to get started in the kitchen. Yet cooking is a lifelong skill that will serve students well in the future, not to mention it’s a delicious hobby... Show More
Margaret Brooks, Parent
Teen Confidence
My 18 year old son resisted learning to cook, until he took an online COOKSMART class with Kathy. She actively engaged my son and the other students in the online class, while explaining safety, nutrition, and meal prepara... Show More
PM, Parent
A wonderful way to teach kids healthy eating!
Thank you so much! Ciara loved the class today. She can't wait for the next one!! What a wonderful way to teach kids healthy eating!
J.S, Parent
They have all been more helpful in the kitchen
My kids loved the Cooksmart program. N. has been asking to eat sushi which is a big step in our house, and both N. and E. are busy making their own smoothies. They have all been more helpful in the kitchen and I. mention... Show More
DR, Parent
He was nervous at first but then he was so excited
Hi Kathy, Thank you so much for the fun morning making muffins yesterday! It was my son Anthony's first time and he really enjoyed it. He was nervous at first but then he was so excited. He Face-timed his aunts, uncles ... Show More
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Meet the Staff
Director's Message
Kathy Stewart, Founder of COOKSMART
CNP, BEd, MEd, BScH Nutrionist, EducatorRead more
Staff and Counsellors
All of our Supervisors, Program Leaders and Counselors here at COOKSMART have certifications. We create a safe and positive environment for all children including those with special needs and we ensure our staff are prepared, including teaching components of child developments. All have their CPR and First Aid Certificates, All are trained in food allergy safety. All staff over 18 must have a vulnerable sector check certificate. Majority of our staff also have their High Five certificate which is Canada's quality standard for children's recreation, culture, and sports programs.
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Location & Operations
Address
Mississauga, ON151 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga, Ontario, L5H 1G3Mississauga, ON1700 Mazo Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario, L5J 1Y8OnlineVirtual Program
Accommodations
Are meals provided? Yes.
Is COOKSMART technology free? 1. Students are not allowed to use personal devices during all COOKSMART programs unless they have explicit permission from the instructor. 2. During all camp programs, at the discretion of the instructor, older students may be given permission to check their device during lunch recess. All students are normally encouraged to use recess time for outdoor play, group games or down time as appropriate. During the Food & Film camp and Cooking & Coding camps we incorporate technology for half the day into the program, which is provided.
Rentals & Services
Offers children's birthday party packages: Yes
A fun engaging 2 hour virtual baking class that makes your child feel special. For more details go to www.cooksmart.ca/birthday-party-booking
Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
Not outdoors, but we do Corporate Parties and Virtual Cooking Classes that feature fabulous recipes to cook together. Excellent activity for Corporate Wellness Fairs and Events. Nutritionist lead sessions.
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What's New
Stories
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Testimonial - Chisholm Middle School
With all the different food choices available, it can be a little daunting to get started in the kitchen. Yet cooking is a lifelong skill that will serve students well in the future, not to mention it’s a delicious hobby!
Chisholm Middle School students learned through hands-on experience how to properly prepare a nutritious and colourful meal through the Cook Smart program. Students began their morning workshop with a discussion about proper nutrition and foods which provide health nutrients. Then students learned how to properly wash, cut and prepare foods by following a recipe. The gym was alive with sounds of slicing, dicing, grating and creating a layered bean salad. The students’ patience and teamwork skills paid off as they were able to enjoy their creation at the end of the workshop. Staff and students all agreed that the food was delicious. Students also learned how to properly wash the utensils they used to make their food and how to clean up after themselves in the kitchen.
Overall, the students and staff enjoyed the opportunity to discover their culinary creativity.
Thanks CookSmart!
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Testimonial - Chisholm Middle School
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. Seeing the independence that only a few simple cooking skills gave her own children, Kathy created a vision for COOKSMART.
Kathy's extensive experience as a teaching professional, coupled with her training as a nutritionist has given her the knowledge, skills, and passion to make COOKSMART a reality.
Our goal is to inspire better food choices and basic cooking for life-long healthy eating! | |
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