Pickens County 4-H From Scratch Challenge Project 25/26

The From Scratch Challenge invites youth to explore local foods and home cooking by selecting 3–5 foods normally purchased in stores—such as bread, butter, salsa, granola, jam, yogurt, or pasta—and learning to make them from scratch.

Participants will compare taste, time, and cost, document their process with photos, and create a final poster or slideshow. All youth are invited to bring a sample (optional) to our January meeting and present their project at the Spring 4-H Showcase.

Cost:

FREE for enrolled 4-H members

$5 for non-members

Timeline:

Dec 1–20: Choose foods & try the first recipe

Dec–Jan: Cooking and documenting

January 15: Project due

January Club Meeting: Optional tasting day

Spring Showcase: Formal judging & recognition

Youth Will:

Cook multiple dishes from scratch

Explore local ingredient options

Compare homemade vs. store-bought

Present findings creatively

What to Bring:

Poster or digital slideshow

Optional tasting sample

Who Can Participate:

All youth ages 5–18. Adult supervision required when using kitchen equipment.

Contact:

Ty Howard Jolley

📞 864-397-0292

📧 talithj@clemson.edu

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Refund statement: Full payment is due upon registration. No refunds will be issued within three weeks of the start of the event.

Membership requirement: Current 4-H membership is not required for participation in this event, but you must preregister.

Custodial Care: Please note that this event and its coordinators do not assume custodial care of youth in attendance. Adults (parents, guardians, volunteers, coaches, or chaperones) must be present for the supervision of youth participants.

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