iCook After School offers hands-on cooking adventures that enhance math, science, and leadership skills! Founded by two visionary women, iCook has expanded from a single Chicago school in 2014 to hundreds of schools across 15 states. Our themed curricula celebrate diversity, foster creativity, and prioritize education, all while cultivating executive function and social-emotional skills through cooking and STE(A)M activities. During our cooking classes, students will learn many culinary skills, such as how to chop, dice, peel, slice, strain, core, bake, whisk, fold and mix. We teach how to read recipes and how to measure ingredients. Students will also practice their math and problem-solving skills. Delicious and healthy recipes are a key ingredient of every cooking class. Our instructors discuss nutrition in a fun way so that students get excited about nutrition and healthy food overall. Cultural awareness is an important part of our program. Our communities are ethnically diverse, so we carefully select recipes that expose students to the world cuisine.

Fall 2026- Sugar & Spice (And Everything Nice) In our Sugar and Spice culinary theme, kids will enjoy the best of both worlds—creating one sweet and one savory recipe each class! Budding chefs will discover how flavors work together as they explore a variety of ingredients, spices, and cooking techniques. From cookies and cupcakes to pastas and hand pies, every class offers a new hands-on adventure that’s both educational and delicious. Along the way, they’ll practice essential skills like measuring, mixing, sautéing, baking, and more—all while learning about kitchen safety and healthy habits. All ingredients and supplies are provided! Spring 2027- Culinary World Tour Our chefs-in-training will learn how to make delicious and nutritious recipes inspired by international cuisine. We will travel across the globe to learn about cuisine and traditions of Europe, Southeast Asia, Central America, and beyond. We will learn about fresh herbs and vegetables, and how they enhance the aroma and flavors of our dishes. We will master cooking safety, slicing, dicing, chopping, folding, baking, zesting, mixing, and more! All ingredients and supplies will be provided!

Fall 1 - Sugar & Spice (And Everything Nice) In our Sugar and Spice culinary theme, kids will enjoy the best of both worlds—creating one sweet and one savory recipe each class! Budding chefs will discover how flavors work together as they explore a variety of ingredients, spices, and cooking techniques. From cookies and cupcakes to pastas and hand pies, every class offers a new hands-on adventure that’s both educational and delicious. Along the way, they’ll practice essential skills like measuring, mixing, sautéing, baking, and more—all while learning about kitchen safety and healthy habits. All ingredients and supplies are provided! Fall 2 - Sugar & Spice: The Holiday Edit In our Sugar & Spice: The Holiday Edit culinary theme, kids will enjoy the best of both worlds—creating one sweet and one savory recipe each class, all inspired by the flavors of the season! Budding chefs will discover how holiday flavors come to life as they explore festive ingredients, warming spices, and time-honored cooking traditions. From gingerbread and peppermint bark to spiced hand pies and cozy holiday pastas, every class is a new hands-on adventure that's both educational and absolutely delicious. Along the way, they'll practice essential skills like measuring, mixing, sautéing, baking, and more—all while learning about kitchen safety and healthy habits. All ingredients and supplies are provided — just bring your holiday spirit!Spring 1 - Culinary World Tour Our chefs-in-training will learn how to make delicious and nutritious recipes inspired by international cuisine. We will travel across the globe to learn about cuisine and traditions of Europe, Southeast Asia, Central America, and beyond. We will learn about fresh herbs and vegetables, and how they enhance the aroma and flavors of our dishes. We will master cooking safety, slicing, dicing, chopping, folding, baking, zesting, mixing, and more! All ingredients and supplies will be provided!Spring 2027- Flavor Pop!Our chefs-in-training will learn how the addition of spices and herbs can transform food, add a pop of flavor, and provide added nutritional benefits too. Each class will highlight an herb or spice including basil, rosemary, garlic, vanilla, and cinnamon! We will make Black Bean Sliders, Rosemary Crackers, Enchiladas, and more! Our little chefs will build on their knowledge of cooking safety and the fundamental cooking techniques including peeling, breading, blending, melting, slicing, dicing, chopping and more. Spring 2 - Flavor Pop! Our chefs-in-training will learn how the addition of spices and herbs can transform food, add a pop of flavor, and provide added nutritional benefits too. Each class will highlight an herb or spice including basil, rosemary, garlic, vanilla, and cinnamon! We will make Black Bean Sliders, Rosemary Crackers, Enchiladas, and more! Our little chefs will build on their knowledge of cooking safety and the fundamental cooking techniques including peeling, breading, blending, melting, slicing, dicing, chopping and more.

Fall 2026 - Sugar & Spice (And Everything Nice) In our Sugar and Spice culinary theme, kids will enjoy the best of both worlds—creating one sweet and one savory recipe each class! Budding chefs will discover how flavors work together as they explore a variety of ingredients, spices, and cooking techniques. From cookies and cupcakes to pastas and hand pies, every class offers a new hands-on adventure that’s both educational and delicious. Along the way, they’ll practice essential skills like measuring, mixing, sautéing, baking, and more—all while learning about kitchen safety and healthy habits. All ingredients and supplies are provided! Spring 2027- Culinary World Tour Our chefs-in-training will learn how to make delicious and nutritious recipes inspired by international cuisine. We will travel across the globe to learn about cuisine and traditions of Europe, Southeast Asia, Central America, and beyond. We will learn about fresh herbs and vegetables, and how they enhance the aroma and flavors of our dishes. We will master cooking safety, slicing, dicing, chopping, folding, baking, zesting, mixing, and more! All ingredients and supplies will be provided!

Fall 2026- Sugar & Spice (And Everything Nice) In our Sugar and Spice culinary theme, kids will enjoy the best of both worlds—creating one sweet and one savory recipe each class! Budding chefs will discover how flavors work together as they explore a variety of ingredients, spices, and cooking techniques. From cookies and cupcakes to pastas and hand pies, every class offers a new hands-on adventure that’s both educational and delicious. Along the way, they’ll practice essential skills like measuring, mixing, sautéing, baking, and more—all while learning about kitchen safety and healthy habits. All ingredients and supplies are provided! Spring 2027- Culinary World Tour Our chefs-in-training will learn how to make delicious and nutritious recipes inspired by international cuisine. We will travel across the globe to learn about cuisine and traditions of Europe, Southeast Asia, Central America, and beyond. We will learn about fresh herbs and vegetables, and how they enhance the aroma and flavors of our dishes. We will master cooking safety, slicing, dicing, chopping, folding, baking, zesting, mixing, and more! All ingredients and supplies will be provided!