Join the Fun!
Get Cooking with 4-H
Welcome to Year 4 of Food Fun 4-H! We’re back for another delicious year of exploring healthy recipes, learning new kitchen skills, and discovering how food connects to fun, family, and 4-H. Each session is hands-on, creative, and full of tasty learning experiences — perfect for young chefs ready to explore the world of food!
Each month, youth will cook at least two recipes from the provided packet and complete a short report by answering three questions: I liked…, I wish…, and I wonder…. In addition, participants will submit two photos—one of them preparing the dish and another of their family sharing the meal. Upon completing these tasks, participants will receive a kitchen utensil kit for the next month’s recipes.
This free program runs from October to April. If a month’s requirements aren’t met, families can simply try again the following month. While there is no cost to participate, families will need to supply their own groceries.
Choose the month you would like to participate in:
Current year: 2025 - 2026
October 2025 Recipes and Activity
This year we are partnering with Ready, Set, Explore for the monthly activities! Join the program here!
Ready to show off your skills?
Step 1: Prepare Recipes
Youth participants are required to prepare at least two recipes from the provided packet. Each recipe encourages creativity and hands-on experience in the kitchen.
Step 2: Complete the Post-Lesson Report
Youth participants are asked to answer three questions about their experience.
- I liked:
- I wish:
- I wonder:
These open ended questions are designed to get the youth thinking about their experience in the kitchen.
Step 3: Submit Your Photos
Youth participants are asked to submit photos when they answer the questions.
- Photo of the youth preparing the dish.
- Photo of the family enjoying the meal together.
Step 4: Qualify for the Next Kit
Complete all the above steps by the end of the month to qualify for the next month’s utensil kit. This reward encourages continued learning and exploration in the kitchen.