EFNEP Summer Camps

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It’s that time of year again…school’s almost over, which means it’s time for summer camps!
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) will be providing FREE summer camps for children from kindergarten-12th grade. Students will be introduced to food safety, food science, nutrition, exercise, and basic cooking skills–all while having fun!

The following are descriptions of each class, including registration deadlines. Space is very limited, so early registration is greatly encouraged! For any additional questions, please feel free to contact the office.

  • Kids in the Kitchen – Grades K-2
    • Dates and Times: June 13-16, 9-10 a.m.
    • Registration Deadline: June 3, 5 p.m.
    • Come have fun learning about what it takes to be a chef! We’ll learn about kitchen safety, germs, and the food groups through fun activities and healthy snacks. Each class will include a healthy recipe and physical activity, so come join us and become Kids in the Kitchen!
  • Kids in the Kitchen – Grades 3-5
    • Dates and Times: June 13-16, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
    • Registration Deadline: June 3, 5 p.m.
    • Come have fun learning about what it takes to be a chef! We’ll learn about kitchen safety, germs, and the food groups through fun activities and healthy snacks. Each class will include a healthy recipe and physical activity, so come join us and become Kids in the Kitchen!
  • Camp, Cook, Play – Grades 4-7
    • Dates and Times: June 20-23, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
    • Registration Deadline: June 10, 5 p.m.Come play with us and learn all about the five food groups! We’ll make snacks, play games, and do activities that help us learn more about all of the different kinds of foods we eat. Each class includes healthy snacks, physical activity, and educational games.
  • Camp, Cook, Play – Grades K-3
    • Dates and Times: June 27-30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
    • Registration Deadline: June 17, 5 p.m.
    • Come play with us and learn all about the five food groups! We’ll make snacks, play games, and do activities that help us learn more about all of the different kinds of foods we eat. Each class includes healthy snacks, physical activity, and educational games.
  • Building My Body – Grade 3
    • Dates and Times: July 5-8, 9-10 a.m.
    • Registration Deadline: June 24, 5 p.m.
    • Building My Body is a fun, in-depth series on the components of our foods: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and more! Classes will include a healthy snack, physical activity, educational games, and different skill-building activities, such as problem-solving, reading and writing.
  • Choosing Foods for Me – Grade 4
    • Dates and Times: July 5-8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
    • Registration Deadline: June 24, 5 p.m.
    • Choosing Foods for Me is a fun, in-depth series on food safety and how to make healthy food choices! Classes will include a healthy snack, physical activity, educational games, and different skill-building activities, such as problem-solving, reading and writing.
  • Fun With Food and Fitness – Grade 1
    • Dates and Times: July 11-15, 9-10 a.m.
    • Registration Deadline: July 1, 5 p.m.
    • Fun with Food and Fitness is a fun, in-depth series on food safety and the MyPlate food group recommendations. Students will learn about where our foods come from and fun ways to eat healthier foods! Classes will include a healthy snack, physical activity, educational games, and different skill-building activities, such as reading and writing.
  • Teen Cuisine: Advanced Cuisine – Grades 8-12
    • Dates and Times: July 18-22, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • Registration Deadline: July 8, 5 p.m.
    • Want to learn how to turn your basic meals into extravagant culinary works of art? Want to learn how to impress your friends with your plating techniques? If so, then this class is for you! Join us for 5 artistic cooking classes where we will learn some healthy recipes and creative ways to display them. At the end of the class series, your families are invited to see your creativity shine! Each class will include a healthy meal and physical activity
  • Exploring the Food Groups – Grade 5
    • Dates and Times: July 25-28, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
    • Registration Deadline: July 15, 5 p.m.
    • Exploring the Food Groups is a fun, in-depth series on food safety and the five food groups. Students will learn about foods all around the world and fun ways to eat healthier foods! Each class will include a healthy snack, physical activity, educational games, and different skill-building activities, such as reading and writing.

All classes will be held at the Henderson County Cooperative Extension Office: 100 Jackson Park Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792.

For registration, please contact Betsy J. Tankersley, EFNEP Educator at 828.697.4891 or bjtanker@ncsu.eduSummer Camps