Cooking Academy (ages 9-12) inspires upper elementary school age “chefs” to engage actively with food. They learn basic culinary skills to prepare healthy recipes from start to finish with guided supervision. There are six 1-1/2 to 2 hour lessons. Lessons can be led by adults or 4-H teens ages 14 and up who are educated to be the "Teens as Teachers." Kitchens are not necessary! Electric skillets and griddles are used.  USDA approved curriculum for use with CalFresh Healthy Living, UC and EFNEP. 2025 Cooking Academy Leader Guide UPDATED Website coming soon The updated guide contains recipes and parent consent forms in English & Spanish.  Link: https://sites.google.com/ucdavis.edu/ca4h-resourcecenter/projects/healthy-living/food-nutrition#h.sgxyx8opzt0h

The Grub Club curriculum contains 6 hands-on lessons. Each lesson includes activities, a cooking demonstration, preparation of a recipe, mealtime with discussions, and clean-up. The Grub Club was adapted from the Cooking Academy by CalFresh Healthy Living, UC in Yolo and Sacramento counties. Lessons can be led by adults or 4-H teens ages 14 and up who are educated to be the "Teens as Teachers." Simple recipes for younger ages to prepare and taste. USDA approved curriculum for use with CalFresh Healthy Living, UC and EFNEP. Link: https://sites.google.com/ucdavis.edu/ca4h-resourcecenter/projects/healthy-living/food-nutrition#h.sgxyx8opzt0h

This is a group nutrition workshop curriculum for older adults that upholds principles of trauma-informed engagement and nourishment. Adults aged 65 and over will enjoy conversation, reflection, cooking, movement, sharing a meal together, and exploration of holistic skills for nutritional well-being. Intended audience: Adults ages 60+ Available: Summer 2025

Food Smarts for College Students is an adaptation of Food Smarts, an interactive, learner-centered nutrition curriculum and was created with input from college students. This curriculum recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities college students encounter when planning and preparing meals. The goal is to support college-age young adults to develop skills for their busy lives and growing independence. Lessons are designed to build nutrition and food literacy and confidence and are aligned with trauma-informed principles and the most recent Dietary Guidelines. There are eight 60-minute lessons that can be taught by trained facilitators as a series or single sessions in settings with or without a kitchen. Link: https://leahspantry.org/product/food-smarts-for-college-students-instructor-guide/