Urban Roots Food & Farm Camp 2026
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  • Urban Roots Food & Farm Camp 2026

    (Inaugural Middle School Camp!)

  • (Para español, por favor cambie la idioma en la esquina derecha del formulario.)

    Thank you for your interest in the Urban Roots Food & Farming Camp! The Food & Farming Camp is an opportunity for middle school youth within the greater Austin area to make friends while learning about and engaging with the local food system. This summer, Urban Roots will be hosting two summer camps for middle schoolers on our South farm Tuesday through Friday, 8:30am - 2:30pm. Camp dates will be June 2nd - June 18th and June 23 - July 10th. Join us out on the farm as we spend time working with plants, cooking with the food we harvest, connecting with nature, and more!

    Other Important Information: 

    Limited transportation is provided from certain pick-up/drop-off locations. Food is provided everyday of the program. The Food and Farm Camp is 100% free.

  • Recruitment and Registration Process

  • To be eligible for this program, participants must: (1) Be in middle school by the start of the 2026-2027 academic school year. If you are unsure about this requirement, please email programs@urbanrootsatx.org (2) Be present and attend the entirety of the Food and Farming Camp. You must submit an application by April 18th. Once you complete your registration, Urban Roots staff will reach out to you confirming your place in the program or to collect additional information. Please keep an eye out in your inbox and we look forward to meeting you soon!

  • Select your preferred camp session below:*

  • Youth Information

    All information will be kept confidential by Urban Roots Staff
  • Birthday*
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  • Pronouns*
  • Race, Ethnicity, or Cultural Group (list all that apply)*
  • What languages are spoken at home?*
  • Are you now or have you ever been in foster care? (This does not affect your eligibility)*

  • Youth Education & School Information

  • What middle school will you attend in the fall of 2026*
  • How did you hear about this program?*

  • Eligibility Information

    As a commitment to our funders, Urban Roots is required to save a certain amount of program opportunities for youth in our program whose households are at or below the 250% federal poverty guideline. To help us gauge the number of youth we are accepting, please answer the following question to the best of your ability and knowledge. If your child is enrolled, we’ll ask you to confirm your income by filling out and signing a short form. No extra documents needed.
  • Do you receive or do you meet the income eligibility requirements to receive any of the following: free or reduced lunch, TANF, Food Stamps (SNAP), Medicaid, SCHIP, or Section 8 housing assistance?*
  • Find your household size below and look at the income chart. Is your household income at or below this amount? You can use either the yearly or monthly income numbers to decide.*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Legal Guardianship & Living Arrangements

    Please provide information for at least one parent or legal guardian. You should provide information about a second parent or legal guardian if they will be authorized for pickups and communications.

  • Parent/Legal Guardian 1

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • What languages are spoken at home?*
  • Does the youth live with them?*
  • Is this the youth's emergency contact?*
  • Will this person be authorized for pick-up from Urban Roots?*

  • Parent/Legal Guardian 2

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • What languages are spoken at home?
  • Does the youth live with them?
  • Is this the youth's emergency contact?
  • Would you like to add this person to the authorized pick-up list?

  • If the youth does NOT live with the parent/legal guardian listed, with whom do they live?

    PLEASE LEAVE THIS BLANK if you live with a parent/legal guardian that you listed.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Transportation

    Participants must arrive on the farm no later than 8:30 am on Tuesdays-Saturdays during the program. The day ends at 2:30pm. The farm is located at 4711 Winnebago Lane Austin, TX 78744.
  • If your child is a part of the program, how will you get to the Urban Roots farm?*

  • Authorized Additional Pick-up

  • I understand that children will only be released to a parent or guardian or to a person designated by the parent/guardian after verification of ID. I authorize Urban Roots to release my child and leave the camp program ONLY with the following persons. These individuals may also be contacted in the event that parents/guardians cannot be reached. 

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Would you like to add a second additional authorized pick-up?
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Would you like to add a third additional authorized pick-up?
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Allergies and Health Information

  • Please list all major allergies*
  • Please select that all that apply:
  • Are there any special care, accommodations, modifications or considerations your child requires?*

  • Review and Submit

    Before you click submit, please take the time to review your answers carefully. We will reach out to you soon to schedule an interview. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the following email: programs@urbanrootsatx.org
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