Author: Marsha Hagler
Planning Unit: Nelson County CES
Major Program: Super Star Chef
Plan of Work: Family & Consumer Sciences Education; Food Preparation, Preservation & Nutrition
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Nelson County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with the Nelson County 4-H Agent, Nelson County Nutrition Education Program Assistant and the Nelson County Homemakers to offer the Superstar Chef Camp program to 18 youth ages 9-12. As described in the curriculum, "Superstar Chef is a three-day hands-on cooking and nutrition Cooperative Extension program originally created by Dr. Sandra Bastin. The program was designed to empower limited-resource youths with basic cooking skills so they can make the healthy choice the easy choice. Program content primarily focuses on hands-on food preparation skills, kitchen safety and appliance use, food safety procedures, nutrition education, and physical activity."
Seven volunteers worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills. A pre-test/ post test evaluation was conducted to determine learning outcomes. They all indicated increased confidence in safely preparing nutritious food. All agreed or strongly agreed that after participating in the program that they plan to be more physically active, drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables and plan to try new foods.
As a result of the program, students gained the following knowledge and skills:
Following the program, students also gained confidence in their food preparation skills:
In addition, as a result of attending the Superstar Chef Camp program, students plan to make the following behavior changes:
Program participants shared:
"I learned a lot of new foods and recipes. I will use these recipes in the future."
"There were nice and kind adults to help me."
"I liked how everybody was super kind."
"I loved it all!" "I loved the food."
"Thank you for sharing your time to teach us more about cooking."
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