MONTICELLO, Ill. – Cooking is a lifelong skill that fosters independence and helps build self-confidence in youth. The Baking with 4-H hands-on workshops offer age-appropriate activities to help inexperienced and experienced cooks hone their skills and feel more comfortable in the kitchen.
“We’re offering three different workshops based on experience and comfort level with baking,” says 4-H Youth Development Educator Jamie Boas. “Youth will bake at least one item and participate in other baking-related activities.”
Baking with 4-H has three options, depending on skill level and age. Youth ages eight and up can attend Cooking 101 on June 6; ages ten and up can attend Cooking 201 on June 21; those 12 and up can attend Cooking 301 on June 27. All workshops will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 214 S. Charter St., Monticello, Ill. Register for free at least one week before the date at go.illinois.edu/4Hbaking. For more information, please contact Jamie Boas at kleissjm@illinois.edu or call 217-762-2191.
Cooking 101 is for beginners, and everyone will make coffee cake. New workshop participants will practice measuring and complete a MyPlate activity. Returning workshop participants are welcome and will make zoo mix. Cooking 201 is for intermediates will focus on making scones, meal planning, and setting the table. At Cooking 301, experienced participants will make bread and butter. They will also experiment with kneading and yeast.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact 217-762-2191. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.
Source: Jamie Boas, 4-H Youth Development Educator, University of Illinois Extension
Writer: Laura Crider, Marketing and Communications, University of Illinois Extension
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