The Breakfast Club program was introduced to a group of Junior Community Living students aged 9-13 at Queen Mary Street Public School from September 1990 through June 1995. It was continued at Carleton Heights Public School with the Intermediate Community Living students aged 12-14 in September 1996. This quality experience establishes and develops skills that will be very useful in the real workplace. As a result, their finished produce is evaluated and their personal accomplishments are applauded.
Positive feedback is key in developing skills for life.
Consistent routines and supervision throughout the program are very important. The specific objectives are outlined in detail under the List of Units from 1 to 7. The objectives are tailored to meet the individual needs of the students. It should be noted that the students do not prepare food from boxes. During the school year, the students also prepare various recipes such as perogies, lasagna, and soups.