Christina, last summer I was the coordinator for something similar. Every day, in the morning each class did a garden walk to observe, regulate, take measurements, taste freshly ripened foods, look for different bugs, watch the bees, etc. In class, teachers taught content using garden concepts, and each student made their own Kratky hydroponic system using a mason jar. Kratky is the cheapest, least complicated growing method. Each class also had a trey to start seeds and we used our seed library to give students options. Finally, each class or group was given a pickling/fermentation demonstration and one thing to pickle - cucumbers, watermelon rinds, eggs, radishes, carrots, etc. At the end of our program (4 weeks) we had a pickled feast where everyone got to try different pickled food. Each class also had to present their lessons, learnings, and ideas to two other classes.
The kids were really engaged, teachers loved it, and everyone was able to take home a plant.
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Ben Curtiss
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-10-2022 11:55:25 PM
From: Christina Abuelo
Subject: Garden Summer Camps
Hi there,
I work with school gardens in high-poverty urban communities and we're looking at doing a summer camp for the first time.
Does anyone have any tips, suggestions, etc?
Thank you,
Christina Abuelo
Barrio Botany
San Diego, CA
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Christina Abuelo
Garden Coordinator
Barrio Botany
San Diego, CA
m: 858-210-2628
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