C.H.E.F. Camp “Creating Healthy Enjoyable Foods” (C.H.E.F.) provides youth cooking camps in several parishes throughout the state. The C.H.E.F. camps are designed to teach youth basic cooking principles and nutrition education based on the USDA’s, “MyPlate” food guidance system and Dietary Guidelines. Each day, participants will work together to create an entire meal while learning healthy eating and physical activity principles, food preparation, kitchen and food safety, common cooking terms, proper food handling, measuring techniques, critical thinking and team building skills, planning and time management.
Avoyelles Parish C.H.E.F. Camp will be held July, 2021 21-23 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the LSU AgCenter located on 8592 LA-1 in Mansura, LA 71350. The camp is open to kids 9-12 with a registration fee of $25. The camp will be hosted by Camellia Brown, MPA, FCS Agent/SNAP-ED Nutrition Supervisor & Educator; and EFNEP Nutrition Educator Assistants, Melody Coco & Salette Tennie. For more information about the Avoyelles Parish C.H.E.F. Camp, call 318-964-2245 or email camellia_brown@suagcenter.com.
Morehouse Parish C.H.E.F. Camp will be held July 12-13, & 19th at the Morehouse Elementary School located on 1001 West Madison Avenue in Bastrop, LA 71220. The camp is open to kids 9-12 with a registration fee of $25. The camp will be hosted by Marianna Langston, FCS Assistant Area Agent/SNAP-ED Nutrition Educator. For more information about the Morehouse Parish C.H.E.F. Camp, call 318-368-9935 or email marianna_langston@suagcenter.com.
St. James Parish C.H.E.F. Camp will be held July 19-23 at the St. James Hymel Housing Complex located on 8234 Mill Street in St James, La 70086. The camp is open to kids 9-12 with a registration fee of $25. The camp will be hosted by Lisa Weber MSW, RSW, FCS Agent/SNAP-ED Nutrition Educator. For more information about the St. James Parish C.H.E.F. Camp, call 225-562-2326 or email lisa_weber@suagcenter.com.