4-H food camp set in Abilene

Taylor County 4-H will be offering a Youth Food & Nutrition Camp on Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The camp will be held at the Taylor County Extension Office located on the Taylor County Expo grounds in Abilene. 

Registration deadline is 12:00 noon Friday, July 27. To reserve a space, call the Taylor County Extension Office at 325-672-6048. 

Cost for the day is $5 for 4-H members and $15 for non-members, which includes lunch and supplies. Youth must have completed the second through 11th grade to participate.

Participants will learn about food preparation and equipment as well as kitchen safety through demonstrations and hands on activities while preparing their lunch and snacks.

Activities throughout the day will help youth learn about science in new and tasty ways as they become Science Chefs. All participants will receive a packet with nutrition information and recipes.

For more information or to register, contact the Taylor County Extension Office, 325-672-6048.