The Georgian Peaks day camp came to visit us for the day to learn about food! We talked about where food comes from and how it grows, starting at the farm and making it all the way to their dinner plate. The kids took a tractor wagon ride through the orchard to learn about how apples are grown, and even got to pick their own apple to munch on! The kids got to visit and play with the animals of our petting farm, learning the roles of each animal on the farm, and how they are raised. This was followed by a fun game of animal charades! Then it was on to the other group of munchies, plants! We learned about the seed cycle, and seed dispersal, and had a whole bunch of hands-on activities. Next we went on a tour through the nature center, and talked about the role of wildlife in farming. We also went on a big walk to look at the different vegetable gardens and look at the different stages the produce was in. In between all the different activities we played lots of fun games, and played mini golf and archery.
Camp days are always super busy, and the kids go home tired but with a lot of cool stories and experiences to share! Camps and other groups are part of our growing experience here at the Farmer’s Pantry, and outdoor education is a part that we’re looking to expand and grow, so keep an eye out for all the cool, new and exciting things we come up with to keep you guys having fun and learning lots throughout the summer and the rest of the year!
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