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TIER THREE: EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
Mini-Chef Academy
School-based dietary education and curriculum for youth and their families
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Wellness Education to
Transform Generations
The future of Mini-Chef Academy includes a full suite of afterschool curriculum, family activity sheets, and immersive health science explorations with students from across the globe!
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A Great Start to a Beautiful Partnership
Our Mini-Chef Academy five-month afterschool program is currently being piloted with Douglas County School System for grades K-5.
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We'll celebrate our first graduating class in May 2023!
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