Kid Chef - LSU AgCenter Rapides Extension

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.

05/07/2026

We are out at the Alexandria Zoological Park for the SNAP Family zoo day! Highlighting, one of our favorite recipes, strawberry salsa. Come out to try it! And if you can’t make it out, why don’t you make it for mom this Sunday on Mother’s Day 🍓😍❤️

05/06/2026

Hello kid chef friends! Tuesday, June 16 is now full. We only have 7 spots remaining on Wednesday, June 17. Please remember that registration is not complete until we receive your payment. I will be reaching out to registrants early next week with reminders. 

Rapides Kid Chef-AROUND THE WORLD! Registration is open. 🌎 Ages 8-12.
This is a one day camp, but will be offered two days to allow for more students. June 16 OR 17. Maximum number of students per day is 18. Registration and placeholding is not complete until $30 fee is paid. Please send check or money order made to LSU AgCenter. Payment can be mailed to 300 Grady Britt Dr. or dropped in person. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiI-K6do2KMWzzLW0dD72DlF8Z1DWPV4y7VDefpIAtV5EznA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102491877251333447800

05/01/2026

Rapides Kid Chef-AROUND THE WORLD! Registration is open. 🌎 Ages 8-12.
This is a one day camp, but will be offered two days to allow for more students. June 16 OR 17. Maximum number of students per day is 18. Registration and placeholding is not complete until $30 fee is paid. Please send check or money order made to LSU AgCenter. Payment can be mailed to 300 Grady Britt Dr. or dropped in person. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiI-K6do2KMWzzLW0dD72DlF8Z1DWPV4y7VDefpIAtV5EznA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102491877251333447800

04/30/2026

Summer Food Box Distribution Begins June 1st

Avoyelles Parish Schools will provide weekly food box distributions this summer to support our families.

Distribution Schedule:
• Every Monday
• June 1 – July 20
• 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Pick-Up Locations:
• Marksville Elementary
• Avoyelles High School
• Bunkie High School
• Riverside Elementary
• Lafargue Elementary

For more information, visit:
https://www.avoyellespsb.com/foodnutritionservices

Registration is required to receive a food box. The Summer Meal Requirments Form is needed for pick-up.

Avoyelles Parish Schools is committed to supporting students and families throughout the summer.

04/28/2026

This week is the ideal time to plant lemon balm, oregano and basil in Louisiana gardens. These warm‑season herbs do especially well when planted after the risk of cool weather has passed and can thrive in garden beds or containers.

Get planting tips, care basics, and advice specific to Louisiana conditions here: https://tinyurl.com/LAherbgarden

04/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE! LSU AgCenter Kid Chef, open to Ages 8-12.
This year we will host a ONE DAY camp but offer two dates to choose from to allow for more students. June 16 OR June 17. 9AM-Noon.
Registration will open May 1. Space will be limited to the first 15 students registered for each day. 

04/03/2026

🍣 Rapides Parish 4‑H Sushi Night 🍣
Calling all 4‑H members in grades 4–12! Join us for a fun, hands‑on evening of learning and rolling your own sushi.
📅 Monday, May 11
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 DeWitt Livestock Facility
8125 Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, LA 71302
🥢 What to Expect:
✅ MyPlate Sushi
✅ Food Safety
✅ Knife Skills
✅ Sushi Making
• California Roll
• Spicy Shrimp Roll
• Dessert Roll
💲 Cost: $25 per student
👉 To register: Visit https://4honline.com/ #/user/sign-in and click on Events
🗓 Deadline: May 1
⚠️ Spots are limited!
Come ready to learn, slice, roll, and taste!

04/01/2026

Avoyelles Parish 4-H!! You don’t want to miss this sushi night workshop!
We will be hosting one for Rapides Parish 4-H also in May🍱

🍣 SUSHI NIGHT IS COMING! 🍣
Join us on April 20, 2026 from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Avoyelles 4‑H Office for a hands‑on, flavor‑packed evening your taste buds will thank you for!
Only $25.00 per child
Open to registered 4‑H members in grades 4–12
Space is limited to 20 participants!
🧡 What’s on the Agenda?
• MyPlate Sushi
• Food Safety Basics
• Knife Skills 101
• Sushi Making:
– California Roll
– Spicy Shrimp Roll
– Dessert Roll 🍓🍫
📅 Deadline to register: April 13th
Come ready to learn, slice, roll, and taste!
To register:
1. Visit https://oh.4honline.com and login using the same email & password you used to join 4H.
2.Once logged in look at the top left-hand corner and you should see "family" or "members".
3. Click on the member who is registering for the event.
After clicking on the members name, you will see a list on the left side and "Events" will be listed. Please click on the event and go through each screen and answer any & all questions
4. Click submit

Don’t wait—spots will fill up fast!

02/09/2026

Save the Date!!
March 28, 2026. Healthy You at the Zoo community health fair at the Alexandria Zoological Park
Lots of free resources, education and fun!