Prairie High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (a student leadership club) recently hosted a Kids' Cooking Camp for local students ages 8-12. The hands-on camp gave young chefs the opportunity to build kitchen confidence, practice teamwork and learn basic cooking and food safety skills while working alongside Prairie High School culinary students.

Throughout the event, campers participated in interactive cooking activities, learned new recipes and explored creativity in the kitchen in a fun and welcoming environment. High school student leaders helped guide campers through each activity while developing leadership, communication and mentoring skills of their own.

The event highlighted the positive connections between Prairie students and the community. Prairie’s culinary and leadership programs hope to continue offering future camps and cooking opportunities during the next school year. Follow the culinary arts program's Instagram account to see student projects, classroom activities, competitions, catering events and future community opportunities.