TODAY’S LEARNERS
TOMORROW’S LEADERS
Empowering youth to develop skills, hope, optimism and self-efficacy for a brighter future.
OUR VISION
Preparing youth for their future
Our vision is to build skills, hope, optimism and self-efficacy in youth to help them become the best version of themselves.
We work with kids to train them in first job skills, social emotional learning competencies and nutrition education all while having lots of fun and providing positive mentoring.
Providing a space on our farm where kids can learn how to have a job - signing in to work, tracking their hours, conducting mock interviews and dealing with customers - prepares them to be successful in our community and compete for entry level jobs.
More than 50% of the nation’s young workforce has never held a basic, paying job. We aim to change that - all while having a blast on the farm!
What We Do
Sproutin’ Up began with a mission of providing free affordable farmers markets in low income neighborhoods, and teaches underserved young people gardening skills. Sproutin’ Up was developed based upon four main focus areas: access to produce, youth engagement, community partnerships, and family nutrition education.
Our Programs
Youth Farm Programs
Apprenticeship Program (Ages 9-11)
Budding Philanthropist (Ages 12-13)
Internship Program (Ages 14-16)
Summer Camps
If your child is ready to play outdoors, care for chickens, goats and ducks and go on adventures around the farm, you’ve come to the right place. Each week of camp (Monday - Friday, 9:00-3:00) will highlight a different theme that focuses on learning and fun, incorporating crafts, games, fun challenges and learning about our environment and how to care for it.
CSA Memberships
A CSA Farm Membership provides the opportunity to receive regular shares of fresh produce, herbs, flowers, and eggs from a youth-run farm, supporting both hands-on learning for youth participants and the broader community's access to locally grown, quality produce.
Compost Program
Residents can sign up to be a part of the composting program to help divert food waste from their homes. We accept new residents on an availability basis. Our composting program is in partnership with Garden of Oz and uses the Bokashi composting method.
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