Sprout Squad: The Science of Gardening

A Hands-on Half-Day Adventure | 12–4 PM on May 27th

Roll up your sleeves, t’s time to dig into spring! In this special camp, kids become real Junior Garden Helpers, learning how gardens grow, why compost matters, and how they can care for the earth right in their own community.

We’ll kick things off with a fun, kid-friendly composting lesson where campers explore what happens to food scraps, why decomposition is amazing, and how soil gets built. Kids are invited to bring a small container of food scraps from home—banana peels, veggie ends, eggshells, and more—to investigate, sort, and add to a real compost pile. (Gross… but extremely fun!). And yes, we’ll be playing with and learning about worms as well.

Then we’ll head outdoors to help with real spring garden tasks. Activities could include:

🌱 Planting early spring seeds
🪣 Spreading compost or mulch
🧹 Tidying beds for the growing season
🌼 Learning about pollinators and soil critters
🪴 Helping prep the community garden for visitors

Back indoors, campers create their own take-home projects, which may include:
🌿 Seed-starting pots (using recycled materials)
🎨 Garden marker art for home gardens
📘 “My Spring Garden Plan” mini booklet

This camp blends science, sustainability, teamwork, and outdoor fun. It’s perfect for curious kids who love to get their hands dirty and make a real impact in their community garden.