Suit Up, Lunchbox Heroes!

(Updated: July 30, 2025, 5:28 a.m.)

The Camden CountyFamily & Consumer Sciences Program and the Camden County Public Library are teaming up for an action-packed kitchen adventure, just for kids!

Lunch Box Heroes: Cooking Class for Kids Ages 6-12

Join us on Monday, August 18th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Camden County Public Library for “Lunchbox Heroes”, a super-powered cooking class designed for kids ages 6-12.

Young heroes-in-training will step into the kitchen to:
  • Learn the basics of kitchen safety, including safe storage on the go
  • Discover what makes a lunch both tasty and powerful
  • Create their very own nutritious snack

But the adventure doesn’t stop there...
Lunch Box Heroes: Family Cooking Class for Ages 6+

Join us again on Monday, September 22nd, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for a special Family Edition of “Lunchbox Heroes”, where kids and their adults will cook together and learn how to make healthy lunches as a team!

Event Details:
  • Location: Camden County Public Library
  • Cost: Free
  •  Lunchbox Heroes (Kids Only) Friday, August 18, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Ages 6-12
  • Register here: Lunchbox Heroes Kids
  • Lunchbox Heroes: (Family Edition) Friday, September 22, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM Kids + their favorite adult

To connect, please email kristi_willard@ncsu.edu or call the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Camden County Center at 252-331-7630.