Youths can learn barbecue basics at 4-H Grill Master Camp

Meats and watermelon are cooked on a charcoal grill with a thermometer testing their doneness
Photo by Matthew Anderson
A thermometer displays the temperature in one of several items cooking on a charcoal grill. A camp in Fairbanks will teach youths the basics of such grilling, including how to ensure meat is cooked to a safe temperature.

Youths from fourth to 12th grade can learn about fire safety, food safety, starting a charcoal grill, seasoning meats and grilling different meats at the 4-H Grill Master Camp. Youths do not need to be members of 4-H to attend. 

The camp will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Tanana District office of the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, 1000 University Ave., Fairbanks. The cost is $25. The registration deadline is 9 a.m. Sept. 21.

4-H members can register through ZSuite at.

Nonmembers can register at .

For more information, contact Matthew Anderson, Tanana District 4-H coordinator, at mranderson@alaska.edu or 907-474-2427.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.

This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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