Three curricula are available for afterschool and summer programs. These are Illinois Junior Chefs, CATCH® Kids Club, and Healthy Kids Out Of School. Both CATCH® Kids Club and Healthy Kids Out of School are also available as virtual lessons.
For adults, two curricula options are available for engaging lessons on healthy lifestyle choices: Healthy Cents and MyPlate for My Family.
Other programming geared towards adults include Eat. Move. Save. booths and online resources.
Agencies that serve adults and their families can also work with INEP on strategies to promote healthier choices through messaging, signage, and policy changes.
Three curricula are available for elementary students during the school day: The Great Garden Detective Adventure, The OrganWise Guys®, and Serving Up MyPlate. For afterschool progams, CATCH® Kids Club and Healthy Kids Out of School are available.
Two curricula geared towards middle and high school aged students was added in 2020, EatFit and Teen Cuisine.
EatFit classes are to take place during the regular school day, and Teen Cuisine during afterschool programs or during the summer.