Growing Together: Open Forum

Hi! We're kicking off summer with a Community Chat on summer camps and youth summer garden programs! Info and registration link are below. If you can't make it, feel free to ask questions here. We'll also share out a recording. Hope to see lots of you there! (If you're new to Community Chats, you can learn more here – and see past resources and recordings.)

Summer Fun! Camps and Youth Programs
Date: Wednesday, June 25th 3:00-4:00PM ET

Join this Community Chat to ask your questions and share ideas about all things related to summer garden programs! We can chat about ideas for camps, working with multiple age groups, planning multi-week or single day lessons and activities, weather challenges, and anything else you'd like to discuss. From those new to gardening to seasoned educators, everyone is welcome!

Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wIGZn3cPSLmlh8h-vtmOEQ

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Amelia Dupuis
Kids Garden Community Manager
KidsGardening
she/her
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Such a great Community Chat this week! Huge thanks to everyone on the call – this Chat was packed with ideas, examples, and support!

There were a few resource links/example slides and docs shared during the Chat listed below and the recording of the call is attached for everyone. 

If you have any examples of your summer program schedules, registration forms, activity calendar, etc. that you're willing to share, please add them to this thread!

Resources

• Webinar recording: Garden-Based Summer Camp Model

• From Kim who shared about the Classroom in Bloom summer camp model:

  • Slides with info on logistics and program ideas

  • Sample welcome letter for camp participants (includes a supplies list)

  • Sample curriculum and activities calendar for multiple weeks

  • Sample registration form

• Resource from KidsGardening on accessible gardening

 

Time Stamps

11:00 - Example of a summer camp model (logistics, theme ideas, schedule, etc.)

32:35 - Best practices for getting started (paperwork, setting up summer camps within a school district, application process, training, etc.)

44:00 - Ideas for guest speakers

49:55 - Offering a teacher training during the summer

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Amelia Dupuis
Kids Garden Community Manager
KidsGardening
she/her
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-23-2025 09:33:12 AM
From: Amelia Dupuis (she/her)
Subject: Community Chat on Summer Camps and Programs 6/25

Hi! We're kicking off summer with a Community Chat on summer camps and youth summer garden programs! Info and registration link are below. If you can't make it, feel free to ask questions here. We'll also share out a recording. Hope to see lots of you there! (If you're new to Community Chats, you can learn more here – and see past resources and recordings.)

Summer Fun! Camps and Youth Programs
Date: Wednesday, June 25th 3:00-4:00PM ET

Join this Community Chat to ask your questions and share ideas about all things related to summer garden programs! We can chat about ideas for camps, working with multiple age groups, planning multi-week or single day lessons and activities, weather challenges, and anything else you'd like to discuss. From those new to gardening to seasoned educators, everyone is welcome!

Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wIGZn3cPSLmlh8h-vtmOEQ

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Amelia Dupuis
Kids Garden Community Manager
KidsGardening
she/her
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