The Ohio State University Extension office in Miami County will host Miami County Junior Chefs, a cooking camp for children ages 6 – 12 years old on June 19. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered: 9 a.m. – 1130 a.m. or 1 p.m. – 330 p.m. Activities include hands-on cooking demonstrations, smoothie bike demo, basic knife skills, introduction to culinary terms and skills, food science activities, food safety, and a MyPlate game. Participants will receive a bag with recipes and cooking essentials.
The camp will be held at the Miami County Fairgrounds in the Duke Lungard Building. The cost is $15 for the first child and $10 for additional siblings. Each session is limited to 30 participants. Registration is due on or before June 14. Make checks payable to OSU Extension and mail to 201 W Main St, Troy, OH 45373. Cash, check or credit card is accepted in the office or by calling 937-440-3945. Visit go.osu.edu/miamijrchefs for registration information.