Ice Cream in a Bag
Recommended age: Grades Pre-K-12
Courtesy of Oklahoma State University
Enjoy a cool summer treat by learning how to make ice cream in a bag! Follow along with this video recipe to learn how to make it.
Ingredients needed: ½ cup milk, ½ tsp. vanilla, ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup sugar, 1 gallon Ziploc bag with ice and rock salt
Learn about Nutrition with Play Dough
Recommended age: Grades Pre-K-2
Courtesy of Utah State University
In this activity, young kids will identify healthy foods alongside a classic children’s book and practice what they learned through a play dough-making and molding activity.
This activity is part of the Virtual 4‑H Camp Food & Nutrition Experience. Find more activities in Nutrition, STEM, and Arts & Crafts on Virtual 4‑H Camp.
Soft Pretzels
Recommended age: Grades Pre-K-12
Courtesy of University of Maine
Learn how to make tasty soft pretzels by following along with this video recipe!
Ingredients needed: 1 egg, 1 package dry active yeast, 1 ½ cup water, 1 cup whole grain flour, 3 cups white flour, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tbsp. sugar
4‑H Fresh Chefs Cookbook & Cooking Demo with Carla Hall
What’s better than cooking at home? Making meals that are both inspired and easy to make. This collection of recipes from the 4‑H community hits those marks on every page. Featuring nearly 50 recipes from 4‑H’ers, supporters, and 4‑H alumni — including celebrity chef, author, and Tennessee 4‑H alumna Carla Hall — the Fresh Chefs digital cookbook includes healthy everyday recipes and celebratory dishes for youth and families to enjoy. Download the free digital cookbook and watch a cooking demo with Carla Hall to learn how to make her oven smothered chicken!
Learn to cook with Carla Hall!
4‑H Healthy Living Activity Guide
Download the free 4‑H Healthy Living Activity Guide to find 30 hands-on activities to help your kid live a healthy lifestyle!
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