Super Foodies is a culinary-focused children’s program that combines safe food-fun and learning through an interactive, team approach.
Overview
Designed for kids ages 8 to 12, this 6 week program is designed to get children excited about cooking while integrating sustainable practices and working with healthy local ingredients. Under the guidance of experienced chefs, participants will learn essential skills that will help them to feel comfortable and confident in the kitchen. Each week will focus on key steps and recipes while exploring questions like “where does our food come from?”, “how does our food grow?”, and “what happens to the food we don’t eat?”
The program will incorporate elements of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and explore how they relate to our current food systems. This includes covering topics like nutrition, food access and security, as well as sustainability. Through reflecting on cooking techniques, habits, and practices, participants will feel empowered to continue their culinary exploration beyond the course and integrate their learnings in their day-to-day life!
Details
This program will be run by some of the wonderful chefs and food entrepreneurs in the Nourish Kitchen. All guest chefs and class facilitators have been vetted and have their Vulnerable Sector check certificates.
All recipes included in the program are: vegetarian and nut free – Additional dietary restrictions/allergies can be accommodated but please note this is a shared used kitchen and other products are kept and prepped in the kitchen.
Fall 2025
The fall 2025 Super Foodies Program will run 10am to 12pm on October 18, 25 & November 1, 8, 22 & 29 in 10C’s Nourish Kitchen
We are excited to welcome Chef Kay back into the kitchen as the Super Foodies head chef/facilitator this year.
As a South African-born chef, Kay Miller brings a rich cultural mosaic of culinary experience to the Canadian food scene. Ushering a unique blend of international techniques and culinary flavours to the table that celebrate the fusion of different cuisines.
Kay is a leading advocate for food security, committed to breaking down barriers to food literacy and promoting accessibility to healthy food options. Through her work, she strives to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious meals, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. Kay’s passion for food security has led her to collaborate with various organizations and initiatives aimed at addressing food insecurity and promoting sustainable food practices. She believes that food is not only a source of nourishment but also a powerful tool for social change.
Program Schedule
Week 1: Saturday October 18 – Seeds of Civilization
Week 2: Saturday October 25 – Delicate Balance – Mastery Through the Egg
Week 3: Saturday November 1 – Sprouting Society – Fast Food
Week 4: Saturday November 8 – Roots & Risks – Potatoes, Native Plants, and the Cost of Cultivation
Week 5: Saturday November 22 – Taco ‘Bout the Climate
Week 6: Saturday November 29 – The Great Noodle Finale – A Dish of Teamwork & Tradition
Cost
The cost to run the program is $500 for each participant. 10C works to find ways to subsidize Super Foodies as we strive to make this program available to everyone who would like to participate. We offer sliding scale payments with a recommendation of $350 for this 6 week program. We always appreciate additional pay-it-forward donations added on to program payments to help make Super Foodies accessible to more kids.
If you’d like to discuss course content, fees or any other accommodations with a staff member, please be in touch with the 10C Team at [email protected]
10C is grateful for the support of our Super Foodies Program Sponsors, Heartwood Farm & Cidery, Dr. Mindy Pho and Collective Results. Their support ensures that Super Foodies is financially accessible to more kids.
