Last week, the University of Illinois Extension hosted their “Jr Chef” Culinary Camp in Pana. Illinois Jr Chefs is a hands-on, interactive program that teaches youth how to cook properly, and eat healthy. Jodi Heberling, a community worker for the U of I Extension says it’s exciting too see the kids learn how to cook.

Throughout the week, participants cooked multiple meals, and learned the proper techniques on how to cook. However, Heberling says the last day in particular was popular among the kids.

The “Jr Chef” Culinary Camp took place August 6^th through the 10^th, and was a great success for both the extension, and participants.