Are you looking for summer camp? Look no further than Jr. Growers Summer Farm Camp, a program that empowers young minds to engage in regenerative agriculture alongside farmers and community leaders.
Kansas City Farm School at Gibbs Road hosts the 5-day farm camp for ages 9-12 in June and July.
The summer camp offers an array of engaging activities where children can gain hands-on experience on the farm including harvesting and marketing goods for sale at the farmers market. Campers will also learn the art of cooking their own food, developing a deeper connection to the sustenance they consume.
With a strong emphasis on S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), junior farmers will engage in educational activities that combine creativity and critical thinking, expanding their horizons in the process.
Camp Details
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (for the Junior Growers to attend the farmers market)
- Sessions:
June 5th – June 9th (Full)
June 12th – June 16th
June 19th – June 23rd (Full)
June 26th – June 30th
July 10th – July 14th
July 17th – July 21st
July 24th – July 28th - Daily Schedule: The morning activities include hands-on farming alongside farmers, followed by a farm lunch prepared by the campers, with fun S.T.E.A.M. activities in the afternoon and farmers market preparation
- Cost: The suggested cost is $125 per camper per weekly sessions (lunch is included) with a “pay what you’re able” option.
The camp is located at KC Farm School’s urban farm in Kansas City, KS.
To learn more and reserve your spot, visit kcfarmschool.org.