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Join the 4-H Cooking Club and sharpen your culinary skills! Members will learn proper knife safety and techniques while practicing how to slice, dice, chop, and mince a variety of foods. Along the way, participants will explore the world of herbs and spices, discovering how different flavors can enhance recipes and create delicious meals. This hands-on club is perfect for youth who want to build confidence in the kitchen, learn healthy cooking habits, and have fun creating tasty dishes with friends.
Due to an increase in membership, cooking club has been split into TWO GROUPS: Early and Late. Please email Erika at [email protected], for which time slot you would like.
October 20, 2026
Open to all 4-H members in grades 4-12.
Cost is $40 (one time fee)
Call 318-965-2326 if you have any questions.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and master the art of pie making! In this 4-H Cooking Club, members will learn the fundamentals of creating a flaky, homemade pie crust from scratch. Youth will practice measuring ingredients accurately, mixing dough, rolling out crusts, and properly preparing pie pans. Participants will also discover tips and tricks for achieving the perfect texture and appearance while building confidence in essential baking skills. This hands-on experience will help members develop kitchen independence while creating a delicious foundation for their favorite sweet and savory pies. Due to an increase in membership, cooking club has been split into TWO GROUPS: Early and Late. Please email Erika at [email protected], for which time slot you would like.
November 17, 2026
Open to all 4-H members in grades 4-12.
Cost is $40 (one time fee)
Call 318-965-2326 if you have any questions.
Warm up your kitchen skills in this fun and focused meeting on making delicious homemade soups! Members will learn how to safely prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables while practicing proper knife safety techniques. Participants will explore the basics of building flavor through the use of herbs, spices, broths, and seasonings. Youth will also learn how different ingredients work together to create hearty, nutritious soups. This hands-on experience will help members gain confidence in the kitchen while developing valuable cooking skills they can use for years to come.
January 19, 2027
Open to all 4-H members in grades 4-12.
Cost is $40 (one time fee)
Call 318-965-2326 if you have any questions.
Discover the art of sushi making in this exciting 4-H Cooking Club meeting! Members will learn about the ingredients and techniques used to create delicious sushi rolls while practicing important kitchen skills such as measuring, cutting, and food preparation. Participants will explore flavor combinations, proper food handling, and the step-by-step process of rolling and assembling sushi. This hands-on activity encourages creativity, builds confidence in the kitchen, and introduces youth to a popular food enjoyed around the world.
February 16, 2027
Open to all 4-H members in grades 4-12.
Cost is $40 (one time fee)
Call 318-965-2326 if you have any questions.
Get ready to mix, blend, and create delicious recipes in this hands-on meeting! Members will learn how to safely operate and care for a blender while exploring its many uses in the kitchen. Participants will practice measuring ingredients, following recipes, and combining fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients to make smoothies, sauces, dips, and more. Youth will also learn about kitchen safety, proper appliance use, and basic nutrition. This fun and interactive experience will help members build confidence using kitchen equipment while developing valuable cooking skills they can use at home.
March 16, 2027
Open to all 4-H members in grades 4-12.
Cost is $40 (one time fee)
Call 318-965-2326 if you have any questions.
Get ready for an egg-citing culinary adventure! In this Eggstra Special 4-H Cooking Club session, members will discover the versatility of eggs while learning a variety of cooking techniques. Participants will practice essential kitchen skills as they prepare delicious egg-based recipes, such as scrambled eggs, omelets, deviled eggs, and other tasty creations. Youth will also learn about the nutritional benefits of eggs, proper food safety practices, and how eggs contribute to cooking and baking. This hands-on experience will help members build confidence in the kitchen while creating recipes that are truly eggstra special.
April 20, 2027
Open to all 4-H members in grades 4-12.
Cost is $40 (one time fee)
Call 318-965-2326 if you have any questions.
Come spend an evening with us as we celebrate 4-H members across the parish.
May 4th, 2027
6:30pm at Airline High School Auditorium
Call 318-965-2326 if you have any questions.
May 27th 9:00am-3:00pm
Spots Limited ~ Registration is not yet available.
Cost is $40 for this main attraction.
Call 318-965-2326 if you have any questions.
Here are the food challenge practices dates, these are subject to change, depending on agents' schedules. Call if you would like to participate on a team, 318-965-2326, the cost to join this year is $50 to pay for supplies.
Practice dates:
Must attend 80% of the practices to be on a competition team, in order to mesh with the team, learn nutrtion facts, learn the new food recommendation guide and practice cooking and math skills.
