• Registration Form

    We're excited to offer hands-on learning opportunities for young kids this summer at The Food Initiative farm!
  • We believe that HEALTH is : What you eat, what you drink, what you do and what you think. That statements is true for us, the animals and the land. Our goal with Project: Think-Do-Eat is to connect kids to healthy food, physical activity, and good mental health by being outside, getting dirty, trying new things and learning about our food system.

    Expections & Understanding:

    • Project: Think-Do-Eat is designed for kids ages 3-12 years old and is FREE. Our workshops can involve getting dirty, taste testing, playing games/ physical activities, and crafts.
    • Parents/ Guardians must accompany their child/ children. 
    • Please wear close-toed shoes and bring a water bottle. We have a water refill station.
    • Check-in will begin at 9am each day. Class will begin at 9:15am and conclude at 10:15am. (Unless otherwise noted) Please do your best to arrive on time. Check-in will begin at 3pm for the afternoon classes. Class will begin at 3:15pm and conclude at 4:15pm.
    • We ask that during the workshop, parents/ gaurdians refrain from making phone calls or being on their phones. (If you do happen to take photos of your child/children participating, please tag us if/when they are shared on social media)
    • After class has concluded, parents will have to opportunity to go on a farm tour or ask questions about TFI's mission, practices, etc. Kids are welcome to play in our activity area or join their parent/ guardian on the farm tour. 
    • Each workshop will include a fresh snack and recipe from produce from the farm. (*Please let us know of any allergies on the form below.)
    • Feel free to bring a sack lunch/ snack and enjoy a picnic on the farm after the workshop has concluded.
    • TFI staff and interns will be happy to answer any questions you may have while at the farm. Please be considerate of their time and tasks that need to be done in the afternoon. 
    • Smoking and profanity is prohibitied on the premises. 
  • Workshop Dates/ Themes:

    • Tues, May 31st "Roots & Shoots" What am I eating?
    • Tues, June 7th  "It's alive!" What is soil & how to make it ?
    • Tues, June 14th "Bugs, Bugs, Bugs" Good bugs and bad bugs in nature
    • Tues, June 21st "Let's Get Real" What is real food?
    • Tues, June 28th "A seed is a..." What's a seed? Where's it going? Can I eat it?
    • Tues, July 5th "Should I stay or should I go?"  When & How to Exercise, deep breath, & Stretch
    • Tues, July 12th "You are what you eat" A healthy mouth = a healthy body
    • Tues, July 19th "From Garden To Table" How far does our food travel?
    • Tues, July 26th "Taste Nature's Rainbow" How our bodies use food as fuel
    • Tues, August 2nd "Food Deserts" What is a food desert & how to help your neighbor
  • About Registering-

    At this time, we will make class registration available 14 days in advance. We know this maybe frustrating. We do this because class sizes are limited and your plans could change. Our hope is this will allow for people who sign up to show up. 

    If you have any questions about this, please feel free to reach out to Regina at regina@thefoodinitiative.org. 

  •  NOTE ABOUT JULY 5th WORKSHOP: We are really excited about our "Should I Stay or Should I Go" workshop. This workshop will be very active with moving to different stations to excerise around the farm. 

    Our plan is to even do some barefoot walking too. Of course, we won't force this on anyone and we will plan it in the most comfortable, safe way for everyone. 

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