Kid Chef - LSU AgCenter Rapides Extension

06/18/2026

Check out these fun, easy to follow cooking videos to help get your kids in the kitchen! 

Parents: You can help set healthy eating patterns for your child by choosing healthy foods for yourself. Check out these tips for introducing young children to healthy food: https://bit.ly/3Z5aKSl

LSU AgCenter has a "Build a Healthy Meal" series which features kid-friendly recipes and demos! Click this link to view inspiration for healthy meal building with kids. 🥗🍎🍽️

https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/food_health/food/build-a-healthy-meal/kid-friendly-meals

06/18/2026

We love getting to spend time with these kiddos!! Teaching all about nutrition, culinary skills and physical activity is our jam 🍓
We traveled Around the World again with Caprese Salad 🇮🇹, Hummus 🇪🇬, Thai peanut noodles 🇹🇭, and Greek yogurt parfaits 🇬🇷. What a day!

06/16/2026

Kid Chef Around the World 🌎 was a world of fun today!!
We are excited for round ✌🏼tomorrow!

06/11/2026

Reminder that Teen chef registration is open! Please remember to send your check or money order in ASAP to reserve your registration spot. 

SAVE THE DATE! LSU AgCenter Teen Chef, open to Ages 13-18. This is a one-day camp. Registration will open June 1. Space will be limited to the first 15 students.

06/11/2026

We are so excited to have Hannah with us this summer!! She will be helping with Kid Chef, Teen Chef and lots more 👩🏼‍🍳

Welcome Our Summer Intern!

Rapides Parish Extension is excited to welcome Hannah Blocker as our Summer Intern!

Hannah is a junior at Louisiana Tech University, where she is majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics. Originally from Pineville, Louisiana, she brings a strong commitment for helping others and improving community health.

Hannah plans to continue her education by pursuing a Master’s degree in Nutrition and completing a Dietetic Internship to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

This summer, she is especially excited to explore the connection between agriculture and nutrition, and how those ties can strengthen community well-being. She also has a passion for community education and is eager to gain hands-on experience serving individuals and families in our area.

Join us in giving Hannah a warm welcome—we are thrilled to have her on our team this summer! 🌱🥕💚

06/02/2026

Teen Chef Registration is now OPEN! Please see link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17Uui4KRinJThwULji1kuPMyooZx819JHCeGZTqfJ7LI/edit
Payment due by July 10. Check or money order made to LSU AgCenter can be sent to 300 Grady Britt Dr. Alexandria, LA 71302.

SAVE THE DATE! LSU AgCenter Teen Chef, open to Ages 13-18. This is a one-day camp. Registration will open June 1. Space will be limited to the first 15 students.

06/02/2026

Registration will be posted tomorrow after 3pm. Sorry for delay 🌶️

SAVE THE DATE! LSU AgCenter Teen Chef, open to Ages 13-18. This is a one-day camp. Registration will open June 1. Space will be limited to the first 15 students.

05/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE! LSU AgCenter Teen Chef, open to Ages 13-18. This is a one-day camp. Registration will open June 1. Space will be limited to the first 15 students.