Summer Camp 2019 - Urban Farm to Table

How does a garden become a meal? Anyone who has tasted a sun ripened strawberry, a fresh snap pea or carrot straight from the garden, knows that homegrown food is tastier. In our Urban Farm to Table Camp, we will get our hands dirty by spending part of the day tending the garden and learning how to grow herbs and vegetables, and the other part turning fresh harvested ingredients into delicious snacks and meals.  There is an emphasis on creation and imagination each day with time dedicated to crafts and nature arts.  This can be anything from creating a lettuce seed ball to making beautiful gardening journals for each child to take notes and bring home at the end of the session.  From roots to fruits to compost, campers learn where their food comes from and why it matters, how freshly harvested ingredients can be showcased in a simple and tasty way…having a lot of fun in the process. 

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SESSION A - JUNE 24-28: 9:00am-4:00pm

Glorious Greens:  This week campers will explore leafy green vegetables that grow early in the spring and are ready to eat at the beginning of the summer including: a variety of lettuces, kales, spinach, mustards and asian greens.

SESSION B - July 8-12: 9:00am-4:00pm

Luscious Legumes:  This week campers will explore the many varieties of vegetables ripening in the middle of the summer including: French filet beans, sugar snap peas, a variety of heirloom zucchini and herbs.

SESSION C - AUGUST 12-16 9:00am-4:00pm

Tasty Tomatoes:  This week campers will learn how to take care of tomato plants and the many delicious dishes that can be created using this versatile fruit.  Vegetables that ripen at this time of the summer include: tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, zucchini, summer lettuces and a variety of herbs.

Ages: 7-12 year olds
Fees: $495.00 / session

Urban Farming

Gain experience and an understanding of how to grow herbs and vegetables from seed to plate.

Culinary Skills

Learn about food preparation, proper knife skills and cooking techniques, building confidence in the kitchen and long lasting life skills.

 Outdoor Fun

Spend time outside, collaborate on shared meals and create meaningful memories and lasting friendships.

WHAT WILL WE DO?

• Learn how to make snacks and lunches from whole, organic and locally grown ingredients.
• Campers will expand their palates and learn to be more adventurous with the foods they eat, leading to better nutrition.
• Spend time outdoors daily, learning how to plant, tend and harvest an urban farm.
• Learn culinary skills that lead to confidence in the kitchen.
• Make meals out of freshly picked ingredients, based on what is ripe in the garden.
• Recipe cards for the meals made during the camp week.

CAMP LOCATION:
The Clover School - Elementary Campus
​585 Cranbrooke Ave.
​Toronto, Ontario

Extended care is available at an additional cost:
8:00am-9:00 and 4:00-5:00pm at $10/day, both before/after hours $15/day.

​$495.00 fee per session due upon registration to secure spot.  Non-refundable fee of $50 after registration is complete.  Total fees non-refundable after May 17, 2019.

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