Bake-n-Shake is one of several nutrition education programs offered by West Virginia State University Extension Service. Students who have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grades in the current school year will learn about cooking, food safety, basic nutrition, and healthy activities.
This program will assist the students in becoming more confident with their eating choices as well as preparation of their healthy foods and snacks.
Hands-On Activities
The Bake~n~Shake Camp gives middle school students the opportunity to spend a week learning all about food and cooking from the professionals.
Local professional chefs will demonstrate a new cooking technique each day. The students will work in small groups to make and eat their own creations for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.
Physical Activity
Every day, students will participate in fitness and endurance building activities.
Daily Menu
Subject to change.
| Day 1 | |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30 am | Registration |
| 8:30-9:00 am | Culinary Demo |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Breakfast |
| 9:30-10:00 am | Clean Up |
| 10:00-11:00 am | Nutrition Activity |
| 11:00-12:00 pm | Group Activity - Lunch Prep. |
| 12:00-12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30-1:00 pm | Clean Up |
| 1:00-3:00 pm | Fitness Activity |
| (Healthy PM snack included) | |
| Days 2-4 | |
|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 am | Group Activity - Breakfast Prep. |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Breakfast |
| 9:30-10:00 am | Culinary Demo |
| 10:00-10:30 am | Label Reading/ Menu Planning |
| 1:00-12:00 pm | Group Activity - Lunch Prep. |
| 12:00-12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30-1:00 pm | Clean Up |
| 1:00-3:00 pm | Fitness Activity |
| (Healthy PM snack included) | |
| Day 5 | |
|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 am | Breakfast Prep. |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Breakfast |
| 9:30-2:00 pm | Celebration/Graduation |
How Do I Sign Up?
There is no cost to attend the camp. Complete the registration form and mail it back to us as soon as possible. Each applicant will have an equal opportunity to be in the campÍž participants will be chosen by a lottery process at the end of the day on May 25th. Those selected to attend will receive a registration packet in the mail by June 1. Selection will be given to first time campers before considering those who have attended in past years.
Note: Each person must provide his/her own transportation to and from the camp.
Questions?
Call: Bonnie Parsons, 304-766-7451 -or- Jeanie Sutphin, 304-766-5711.
