What is EcoCooks?
EcoCooks is a science-based environment and food literacy program that addresses how food choices impact our planet.
Through fun, science-based, hands-on workshops students are empowered to take environmental action with every bite.
Program Features
Available in both English (Grades 4-12 in BC/AB) and French (Grades 4-7 in BC only)
Curriculum-connected, including…
Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Mathematics, Applied Design, Skills, Health, Technologies, Foods
Student-centred, inquiry based lessons
Immersive cooking or kitchen skills activities that can be adapted to the unique needs of your classroom
Take home activities and teacher resources
EcoCooks engages teachers and students in Core and Curricular Competencies with a focus on hands-on, student-centered learning. Explore our 2026 Impact Report.
Each module consists of four workshops.
Workshop are designed to be approximately 60-75 minutes long, but are easily adapted to different class times.
These four workshops are typically taken over the space of 1 to 4 weeks.
The first three workshops tackle the environmental component with fun, hands-on activities designed for a classroom space.
The fourth and final workshop is a cooking class where students learn how to apply their new knowledge while preparing food.
All workshops can be done in a traditional classroom space or in a specialized foods room.
How It Works
Select Your Program Area
FAQ’s
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Yes! To provide teachers with flexible options, EcoCooks has been developed with multiple modules that can be taken independently, as a series, back-to-back, or spaced throughout the year.
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Oui! Afin d’offrir davantage de flexibilité aux enseignants, EcoCooks propose plusieurs modules qui peuvent être suivis indépendamment, en série, l’un à la suite de l’autre ou répartis tout au long de l’année.
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Each module is 3-4 workshops long. Workshops are designed to be 60-70min long but are easily adapted to different class times.
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Chaque module comprend de 3 à 4 ateliers. Les ateliers sont conçus pour durer de 60 à 70 minutes, mais ils peuvent facilement être adaptés à différentes durées de cours.
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The program is connected most strongly to:
Elementary: Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Math, Applied Design, Skills, health, and Technologies
Secondary: Science, Social Studies, Food Studies (ADST / CTS / CTF), and Career & Life Skills
Since we will be cooking and preparing food with students, the final workshop is best run in a classroom with access to food preparation facilities (like a Food Studies room set-up), however; we can adapt the workshop for classrooms without a kitchen.
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Le programme est principalement lié aux matières suivantes :
Primaire: Sciences, Sciences Humaines, Langue et Litérature, Mathématiques, Conception, Compétences Pratiques, et Technologie.
Comme le dernier atelier comprend de la préparation d’aliments avec les élèves, il est préférable de le tenir dans une salle disposant d’installations pour la préparation des aliments, comme une salle polyvalente. Toutefois, nous pouvons adapter l’atelier aux classes qui n’ont pas accès à une cuisine.
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We believe that all youth should have the opportunity to take part in inspiring environmental education programs. As such, EcoCooks is dedicated to providing economically accessible programs that are appropriate for youth with diverse physical and neuro-emotional learning needs as well as English language learners. Have a special request? Note it in the registration form or contact booking@elements-society.org.
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Nous croyons que tous les jeunes devraient avoir la possibilité de participer à des programmes d’éducation environnementale inspirants. C’est pourquoi EcoCooks s’engage à offrir des programmes financièrement accessibles et adaptés aux jeunes ayant divers besoins d’apprentissage physiques et neuro-émotionnels, ainsi qu’aux personnes qui apprennent le français.
Vous avez une demande particulière? Indiquez-la dans le formulaire d’inscription ou communiquez avec booking@elements-society.org.
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EcoCooks School Online is a digital adaptation of our in-person EcoCooks School program. Designed to require minimal prep, teachers can access our “Grow Food, Don’t Throw Food” module online and self-facilitate directly to their classroom! The program is free for teachers, can be done at your own pace, is ready-made and includes both printed/digital formatting options, for your convenience.
If you live in Kelowna or Vancouver and are interested in learning more about EcoCooks Club (after-school program), click here.