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Exceptional Family Member Program Cooking Camp participants hold a pizza at the Arc Center Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 22, 2026. Activities encouraged teamwork and communication while reinforcing practical cooking and kitchen safety skills. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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Exceptional Family Member Program Cooking Camp staff put pizzas in an oven at the Arc Center Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 22, 2026. The camp emphasized practical cooking skills designed to foster confidence and independence in daily life. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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Exceptional Family Member Program Cooking Camp participants show off their pizzas at the Arc Center Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 22, 2026. The program encouraged participants to develop independent living skills in a supportive, hands-on learning environment. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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Exceptional Family Member Program Cooking Camp participants knead dough at the Arc Center Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 22, 2026. The week-long camp focused on building confidence in the kitchen through practical lessons in food safety, nutrition and meal preparation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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Exceptional Family Member Program Cooking Camp participants mix dough at the Arc Center Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 22, 2026. The Front Range Exceptional Family Member Program Family Support offices partnered with the Peterson Commissary and The Arc of the Pikes Peak Region to provide cooking instruction for the children of military members. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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An Exceptional Family Member Program Cooking Camp participant cuts a pizza at the Arc Center Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 22, 2026. The week-long camp focused on building confidence in the kitchen through practical lessons in food safety, nutrition and meal preparation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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An Exceptional Family Member Program Cooking Camp participant rolls dough at the Arc Center Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 22, 2026. This collaborative effort connected installation and community resources to support Exceptional Family Member Program families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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An Exceptional Family Member Program Cooking Camp participant kneads dough at the Arc Center Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 22, 2026. Hands-on meal preparation reinforced lessons in nutrition, kitchen safety, and proper food handling. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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Exceptional Family Member Program Cooking Camp participants shop for ingredients at the commissary at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, July 21, 2026. The commissary visit introduced participants to grocery shopping strategies and ingredient selection for healthy meal preparation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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Exceptional Family Member Program Cooking Camp participants bag items at the commissary at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, July 21, 2026. The program promoted self-sufficiency by teaching participants how to shop for and prepare nutritious meals. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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An Exceptional Family Member Program Cooking Camp participant selects seasoning at the commissary at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, July 21, 2026. Participants toured the Peterson Commissary to learn how to identify ingredients and navigate a grocery store while planning meals. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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Exceptional Family Member Program Cooking Camp participants react to a packaging machine at the commissary at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, July 21, 2026. The tour gave participants practical experience in how food is stored, packaged and prepared for purchase. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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EFMP camp teaches military kids to cook

Published July 24, 2026
By Senior Airman William Pugh
Space Base Delta 1

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