Rainbow Chefs: Your Turnkey After School Solution
Hands-On Recipe Preparation for Expanded Learning
Encourage student and community wellness by partnering with Rainbow Chefs Academy. Students learn about healthy food choices while preparing nutritious recipes with their own hands—no kitchen required! Rainbow Chefs Academy supplies the food, curriculum, utensils, recipes, course materials, and instructors (if needed) for your after school program. See why San Diego Unified School District and other districts in California partnered with Rainbow Chefs Academy.
Why Choose Rainbow Chefs Academy for Your After School Program?
- Eligible for funding through ELO-P
- Provides a healthy snack
- Multiple courses to choose from
- Aligns with CCSS, NGSS, NHES, CASEL, STEAM/STEM, CTE
- Age-appropriate lessons for grades TK-12
- Easy for educators to administer
Your Students Will Love Being Rainbow Chefs
Your students will enjoy using real cooking utensils and fresh ingredients to prepare delicious, healthy recipes. Each student also receives a free backpack that contains supplies for at-home cooking. Inspire a new appreciation for wellness, nutrition, and learning by partnering with Rainbow Chefs Academy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Rainbow Chefs Academy integrate with our after school program?
Yes, Rainbow Chefs Academy can flexibly integrate to accommodate most after school programs. Browse our list of standards-aligned courses or contact us to discuss your after school needs.
Can we use Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) funds to pay for this?
Yes, ELO-P (Expanded Learning Opportunities Program) funds can typically be used for after school programs facilitated by Rainbow Chefs Academy. Visit the California Department of Education website to learn more about the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program.
Are courses aligned with educational standards?
Yes, Rainbow Chefs Academy offers flexible solutions that align with Common Core State Standards (CCSS), NGSS, NHES, CASEL, STEAM/STEM, and CTE standards.
Does Rainbow Chefs Academy support before school, in-school, school break, and summer school enrichment programs?
Yes, Rainbow Chefs Academy can support a variety of use cases, including being offered as an elective, supplemental course, enrichment or after school program, cross-curricular initiative, or camp. We can support schools of any kind (public, private, charter, etc.)
What grade levels does Rainbow Chefs Academy support?
Rainbow Chefs Academy offers age-appropriate content for TK-12 students.
Who provides the instructor?
Some schools prefer to have Rainbow Chefs Academy provide the instructors. However, your school district may choose to use its own instructors (i.e., teachers, after school program coordinators, etc.)
Is a kitchen required?
A kitchen is not required, as our proprietary recipes have been carefully developed to not require a kitchen.
How much does this cost?
Pricing depends on your after school program’s needs. Contact us to request pricing.