Great Kids Farm offers in-school farm to classroom programming to pk through high school students in all Baltimore City Schools. In-school programs focus on farm to table cooking, planting, or tasting.
Days, Times: Wednesdays, during school hours. Activities are 2 to 4 hours, depending on the number of classes we visit. Start and end times range from 8a to 4p.
- We will check in with you and your schedule before assigning you to a program.
- You will commit to one Wednesday in-school program a week for at least one season.
Locations:Programs take place at Baltimore City Schools, so each Wednesday you'll be at a different site!
Volunteer Roles:Assist with program set up and clean up including dishwashing if applicable. Give engage positively with, and assist small groups of students during cooking or planting tasks. Assist the flow of the program, assisting with tasks such as, set-up cleanup, and interacting with and helping students.
If you're passionate/curious about working students of all ages and food education, then this position may be for you!
More about the programs - We also have a popular tasting program for pk to 3rd grade that we call Garden Parties(that could involve dressing up as veggies for a skit). In-school programs bring a bit of the farm to schools and help teach students about where their food comes from, about nutrition and connect food and farms to ELA, social studies, science and other academic areas.
6601 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228, US
The Baltimore City Public Schools Farm to School (F2S) program promotes experiential education that connects students to nature and food systems. In every grade band, our programs and services focus on three core areas: (1) food education for lifelong healthy habits, (2) nature-based exploration for wholeness and academic enrichment, (3) food system engagement for active citizenship, leadership development, and career skills. Meaningful F2S experiences are transformative for students’ academic success and their social, emotional, and physical wellness. Additionally, they empower youth to understand, engage with, and co-create their food system in ways that can improve food security and sovereignty, while also preparing youth to be systems thinkers and social changemakers.
With 33 acres of forests, fields, a stream, greenhouses, and a barn full of animals, Great Kids Farm (GKF) is a hub for hands-on Farm to School opportunities. GKF is owned and operated by Baltimore City Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services. We provide hands-on programs for pk-12th grade students, teachers, and families on the farm, and in their classrooms and school gardens.
Various Baltimore City Schools200 E North AveBaltimore City, MD 21218
August 8, 2024
