SU Ag Center set to hold Youth Summer Enrichment Camps

Baton Rouge, La. – The Southern University Ag Center and the SU College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences’ (CAHES) will host several summer enrichment camps for youth.

The camps will provide youth with hands-on experiential learning activities that explore agriculture and related disciplines.

Hip Hop to Gen Z Camp

The Hip Hop to Gen Z Camp is designed for students in grades 6th–12th with a passion for music. Campers will be taught dance, songwriting, DJ skills and will cover a diverse range of topics linking music to STEM career fields.

Dates: June 1 – 11, 2026, from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Hayden Hall on the Southern University campus

Registration fee: $150

To register visit, https://foundation.sus.edu/hip-hop-to-gen-z-camp/

NourishEd K.I.D.S. – Youth Summer Cooking Camps

The NourishEd Knowledge of Ingredients for Daily Success (K.I.D.S.) Youth Summer Cooking Camps will be held in four parishes this summer. The camps are designed to introduce students ages 9 – 12 to the fundamentals of preparing simple nutritious meals by learning safe food handling, measuring, how to follow recipes, and basic cooking techniques.

The camps will be held in the following parishes.

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East Baton Rouge Parish

Dates: June 1-5, 2026

Location: Pinkie Thrift Hall on the Southern University Campus

Registration fee: $50

For registration information contact Chrishana Thomas at, chrishana_thomas@suagcenter.com.

West Carroll Parish

Dates: June 3-5, 2026

Location: LSU/SU Ag Center Extension Office, 10284 LA-17, Oak Grove, LA 71263

Free registration.

For registration information contact Theresa Sammons at, theresa_sammons@suagcenter.com or 318-428-3571.

Avoyelles Parish

Dates : June 15-18, 2026

Location : LSU/SU Ag Center Extension Office, 8592LA-1, Mansura, LA 71350

Registration fee: $50

For registration information contact Camellia Brown at, camellia_brown@suagcenter.com or 318-256-7526.

Union Parish

Dates: Camp 1 - June 15-18, 2026; Camp 2: June 22-26, 2026

Location : LSU/SU Ag Center Extension Office, 210 East Water Street, Farmerville, LA 71241

For registration information contact Marianna Langston at, marianna_langston@suagcenter.com or 318-368-9935.

BAYOU Summer Program

This residual program targets rising high school seniors and incoming college Freshmen who are interested in career opportunities in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Science, Business, or the natural sciences. Participants gain knowledge of these opportunities through campus and departmental tours, industry excursions, immersion in a collegiate classroom environment, and laboratory experience in the form of a short-term research project.

Dates: May 31 – June 5, 2026

Location: Southern University campus

Registration has closed for this program.

Jagcation Phase I

The JAGcation Summer Camp focuses on various concepts and careers in agriculture, family, and consumer sciences for youth aged 9-11. The camp aims to enhance youth interest in agricultural, family, and consumer science fields to strengthen students’ perspectives to address global challenges.

Dates: June 15 - June 26, 2026

Registration fee: $125

Registration has closed for this program.

SARDI Summer Enrichment Camp

This enrichment camp will immerse youth in grades 9-12 in the topics of Agriculture, life skills, career readiness, and nutrition. Campers will also participate in arts and crafts and fitness activities throughout the camp.

Dates: June 15 - 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: SARDI Campus, 1209 Diesi Street, Opelousas, LA 70570

Registration deadline is May 29, 2026

For registration information contact Heather Bob at, heather_bob@suagcenter.com or 337-943-2410.

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