School Nutrition Boot Camp

Register via SNA's Training Zone.

• To register, click here and sign into your SNA account.
• If you do not have an account, you can create a free account by clicking “Join Now” on the sign-in page.
• Once signed in, you will be redirected to the Boot Camp Event Page, where you can purchase your registration. You will know you are signed in if your name appears in the right-hand corner of the Training Zone.
• Each individual Boot Camp Attendee will need to sign in to their own SNA account and purchase individually. This is to ensure correct pricing and instant access including email confirmations, calendar holds, class login links, and resources.

SNA only accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

Registration Fees

• SNA Member: $699
• Non-Members: $999

Your registration fee is non-refundable. If you cancel, SNA will apply your registration fee toward the next School Nutrition Boot Camp. SNA reserves the right to cancel this meeting if minimum attendance is not met by October 31, 2023. 

Patron Companies

Patrons: A coupon code has been sent to each participating patron company to use for one free registration, per company. Can't find the code? Reach out to Education@Schoolnutrition.org for assistance.

Who is the target audience for School Nutrition Boot Camp?

School Nutrition Boot Camp is recommended for industry representatives who are new to the school nutrition profession. Seasoned industry professionals may also benefit from Boot Camp as a refresher and to understand current trends shaping school nutrition programs.

What content will be covered?

For three afternoons, attendees will immerse themselves in the nuts and bolts of child nutrition. We will talk about meal pattern requirements, school nutrition trends, procurement, USDA Foods, financial management and more.

The highlight of every Boot Camp is the Directors' Panel, which includes valuable time with some of the top foodservice directors in the nation.

How will the programming be delivered?

The entire program will be delivered virtually, through SNA’s Training Zone, with links to connect to Zoom, live/in real-time. It will be interactive, and there will be plenty of time for questions and networking. Boot Camp works best if everyone attends the live programming. We recommend attendees have their cameras on during the event.

What if something comes up and I miss the live event?

The program will be available on-demand for 30 days following the live event.

I attended Industry Boot Camp—is this the same thing?

Yes, School Nutrition Boot Camp (formerly known as Industry Boot Camp-Level 1) is a virtual seminar covering the fundamentals of school nutrition. Designed for industry representatives and as a refresher for seasoned professionals who want a deeper dive into the complex K-12 school nutrition business.

I am an operator; can I still take this Industry Boot Camp?

The programming is designed specifically for industry professionals and operators are welcome to join to learn the basics from an industry perspective.

I am a patron; can I still take advantage of a free Industry Boot Camp registration?

A coupon code has been sent to each participating patron company to use for one free registration, per company. Can't find the code? Reach out to Education@Schoolnutrition.org.