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The ICONS Foundation has instituted several different programs to ensure that children and their families understand the effects of good nutrition and their ability to learn. Corporate and individual contribution ensures our success in providing on-going training and assistance to parents and their children.
This is a program for elementary and high school students interested in pursuing culinary-related careers. Participating students compete for the Junior Chef Title. Winners hold the title for one year, chair the ICONS Foundation Junior Advisory Board, and receive a scholarship to a culinary school of their choice.
Taking basic ingredients and creative output and discipline results in an individual creation that leaves your child with a deep sense of accomplishment.
Cooking teaches persistence, resilience, and attention to detail. As your child’s creations come together, piece by piece, they learn the importance of being goal orientated and the rewards that come through persistent effort.
Our featured presenters have come together to give you an experience you won’t forget — the first-time ever National ICONS Virtual Symposium Experience! It’s going to be held LIVE over two days. Virtual Symposium will include LIVE keynotes and workshops.
This event is for foodservice executives, educators, administrators, parents, nutritionists, and dietitians with opportunities to participate in panel discussions on current relevant topics. This event offers an excellent opportunity to network with industry professionals while encouraging exhibitors to showcase their products and services.
The ICONS Internship Program was created to build a talented pool of students who want to pursue a career in culinary arts.
The ICONS Internship program allows students to learn a non-traditional approach to culinary arts and the foodservice industry. Students shadow professionals who commit their time and resources to give students “real world” experience in all food and food related industries.
This program provides students with new skills essential to career development and a new understanding of community efforts. Students can build their resumes and connections while getting a better experience of the industry and learning new skills.
This is comprehensive Personal and Professional Development Program is part of our Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness Initiative. This is comprehensive Personal and Professional Development Program is part of our Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness Initiative. It is designed to help individuals of all age groups discover that their acres of diamonds can be found within themselves. This program focuses on what we call the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. The Eight Dimensions of Wellness provides a conceptual framework for behavior change related to mind, body, and soul. The Eight Dimensions of Wellness are 1. Emotional, 2. Spiritual, 3. Intellectual, 4. Physical, 5. Environmental, 6. Financial, 7. Occupational and 8. Social.
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The Young Authors Program helps Children from grade levels k-12 author books that provide useful information on enhancing life skills. This includes making healthy food choices, character building, etiquette, hygiene, and citizenship. Our proven learning system is designed to have total school and community involvement. Children receive the same message from mentors at home, school, and away from home, reinforcing each lesson taught through real-life experiences. This program allows parents to work side by side with their children as they learn basic lifelong skills. Young Authors Program
Conversations about nutrition and health are now common in the media and the lives of many consumers as they become increasingly aware of and interested in the health benefits of certain foods and food components.
The Nutrition Education Contest encourages students to create Colorings, Book Cover Design, Posters, Essays, Rap Lyrics, and short videos on good nutrition and the impact of a healthy lifestyle.
ICONS hosts contests for each grade level from kindergarten through high school, which focuses on Healthy Lifestyles.
Nurture Bear™ teaches kids about developing and maintaining good eating habits. Nurture Bear™ helps to build awareness and team spirit at schools and in the community. Nurture Bear™, a life-size costumed character, came to life in 1997 by The ICONS Foundation. Nurture Bear™ teaches kids about developing and maintaining good eating habits. Nurture Bear™ has made appearances in more than 200 classrooms and special assemblies for our literacy program since 1997 and is featured in books written by kids in grade levels K-6.
Want to meet Nurture Bear™? Request a visit.
For more information on Nurture Bear™ please go to NurtureBear.com.
A good mascot costume will enhance the visibility of your school. A well-designed mascot becomes a recognizable brand and ambassador for your school. Mascots interact with the students in real life and create an emotional connection with the audience.
Are you thinking of designing a costumed character as part of your marketing strategy? Using a customized character in your marketing can be a great way to build brand presence and awareness. We can help you design a customized character for your organization.