About the Cooking Class

Our focus is to introduce kids to farmers markets and products found locally. Research has shown the importance of "hands on" experiences with foods and consumption by children, especially fruits and vegetables.

The MSU Extension Service and the Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion are excited to host this camp for kids to experience local food production and food preparation, while building culinary skills.

We hope to share our passion for the art and science of cooking and food preparation.

Program Camp Goal

To provide an opportunity for kids to experience and make foods commonly found at the farmers market.

Camp Objectives

• Learn new fruits and vegetables
• Experience new foods and flavors
• Gain culinary skills and techniques
• Use reading and math skills related to recipes
• Explain the importance of food safety
• Utilizing new skills to make food products

Topics

• Products at The Farmers Market
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Breads and Sweet Treats
• Dairy Products
• The Kitchen and Cooking Utensils
• Food Safety
• Knife Skills
• Measuring with Math

Instructors

Courtney Crist and Chef Vicki Leach will be the lead instructors.

Camp Cost

Camp costs $275 per child and includes meals and snacks. Enrollment limited to 24 children.

*ALL YOUTH MUST REGISTER IN 4H TO PARTICIPATE IN CAMP

Complete these forms and return with registration:

• 4-H Registration
• Mississippi 4-H Health & Medical Emergency Form
• 4-H Parental Release and Code of Conduct Agreement

Location

Moore Hall