Success StoryFood Safety Awareness at Cooking and Science Day Camp
Food Safety Awareness at Cooking and Science Day Camp
Author: Crystal Beitler
Planning Unit: Scott County CES
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Outcome: Initial Outcome
The Nutrition Education Program, in collaboration with 4H held a three day Cooking and Science day camp. Children in kindergarten through second grade participated in lessons on cooking, nutrition, and kitchen safety. Using curriculum from Super Star Chef and Recipe for Life, participants learned proper cutting techniques through preparing healthy meals with safety knives. The camp also focused on food safety and the importance of hand washing. Campers participated in a hands on demonstration using Glo-Germ which illustrated how thoroughly they washed their hands. 93% of participants improved in identifying when to wash hands.
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