We are putting out a call for local summer camps! Are you looking for guest presenters? Food Connects would love to partner with summer camps to provide educational activities for youth highlighting local food systems, nutrition, taste tests, and hands-on cooking activities.

If you are interested in hiring a guest speaker, please contact us! We can work together to tailor topics and activities to suit your campers.

Here’s a quick overview of the activities we offer:

Taste Tests

Explore new foods
Tap into mindfulness of sensory experience
Practice non-judgemental descriptions
Learn to identify your preferences

Cooking Activities

Age-appropriate cooking
Simple recipes kids and parents can recreate at home
Nutrition education
Learn what foods grow locally in the summer

Growing & Gardening

Hands on activities exploring what farmers do
See where our food comes from
Learn the parts of a plant
Connect with the earth
Build concepts of sustainable agriculture

Careers in Local Food Systems

Tour our local food hub
Discuss the role of farmers, business owners, chefs, truck drivers, logistical experts, and consumers
Sample local produce
Compare small-scale and large-scale food chains using real-life examples