Urban Sprouts and the Garden for the Environment invite middle school youth ages 11-13 to join our Summer Program!

Summer Youth Gardening and Leadership Program
June 25th, 2007 - July 7th, 2007
Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm (lunch included),
Final Day Garden Party on Saturday July 7th.

* Location: The Garden for the Environment is located on the corner of 7th Avenue and Lawton Street in the Inner Sunset;

What Will We Do?

* Work in the garden at the Garden for the Environment
* Harvest, prepare, cook and eat healthy food for lunch every day
* Learn about gardening, cooking, where food comes from, healthy eating, and how to take care of the environment in your community.
* Be creative and make garden art.
* Play games and get to know new people.
* Learn to be a leader in your school and at home – teach others about gardening, healthy food and the environment!
* Celebrate at our Final Day Garden Party on the last day, Saturday July 7th from 11am to 1pm, and invite your friends and family.

What Will We Learn?

* Healthy Eating – how to read food nutrition labels, how to make healthy food choices, and how to LOVE eating fruits and vegetables!
* Environmental Skills – how to grow food and flowers in the garden, how to take care of the environment through gardening, composting, recycling and water conservation!
* Physical Activity – how to stay strong and healthy by working your body in the garden!
* Leadership – learn new skills and become a stronger, more confident leader in your school and community.
* Job Skills - how to get and keep a job - and get paid too! Youth receive a stipend for completion.

Made possible by support from San Francisco's Department of Children, Youth and their Families! For more information about Urban Sprouts, visit http://www.urbansprouts.org

Images of the Summer 2007 Summer Youth Program by Blair Randall.