HealthBarn USA’s Fall 2025 Sprouts offers kids 3-8 a unique 10-week outdoor program combining gardening and cooking to build healthy habits in Ridgewood, NJ.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours per class
Fitness Level
Suitable for young children with basic active play stamina
Wildlife
History
Ridgewood, incorporated in 1894, blends suburban charm with a strong community focus on sustainability and outdoor education.
Conservation
HealthBarn aligns with local efforts to promote sustainable gardening and composting, reflecting Ridgewood’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
HealthBarn USA
HealthBarn USA’s Fall 2025 Sprouts offers kids 3-8 a unique 10-week outdoor program combining gardening and cooking to build healthy habits in Ridgewood, NJ.
HealthBarn USA is a Ridgewood, New Jersey–based farm and education organization that runs hands-on cooking, gardening, and youth programs focused on healthy eating, seasonal produce, and outdoor learning.
It offers a range of workshops and camps for children and families, including spring break camps, multi-week summer Seedlings camps (5- and 10-week options), age-targeted classes such as Sprouts and Seedlings, youth Master Chefs for ages 12 and up, Pollinators sessions, and specialized workshops like Fruit & Nut Tree Basics.
Programs combine organic gardening in an on-site garden, a spacious patio kitchen for outdoor cooking, and classroom instruction to teach planting, harvesting, meal preparation, and nutrition. Camp experiences list homemade meals and hands-on cooking where participants prepare seasonal dishes, practice safe knife techniques, and build kitchen confidence. The Fruit & Nut Tree Basics workshop, led by expert Peter Namuj, covers planting, care, and pruning for trees suited to USDA zones 6–7, including figs and pomegranates, and highlights the community orchard at Irene Habernickel Family Park.
HealthBarn USA structures programs by age and skill level, serving children ages 4–12 in many camps and adolescents in advanced chef tracks. Sessions emphasize experiential learning, seasonal food literacy, and outdoor safety. All program descriptions reflect scheduled offerings and curriculum themes, focusing on gardening, cooking, creativity, and healthful eating in Ridgewood and the surrounding area.
Schedule details, session dates, and registration information are published with each program listing so families can choose sessions that fit their calendars. Updated seasonally.
Location
Ridgewood, NJ
Local community programs
Programs Offered
10 experiences
Seasonal workshops and camps
Ages Served
Ages 4–12, 12+
Youth and teen tracks
Lead Instructor
Peter Namuj
Workshop leader and expert
Secure a place in spring or summer sessions — choose age-appropriate camps, master chef tracks, or specialized workshops taught in Ridgewood, NJ.
Dress for Mess and Movement
Children should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes suitable for outdoor gardening and kitchen activities.
Arrive Hydrated
Bring a water bottle for your child to stay refreshed during active outdoor sessions, especially on warmer days.
Sun Protection is Key
Apply sunscreen and consider hats for kids on sunny fall afternoons to prevent sunburn during outdoor activities.
Communicate Dietary Needs
Inform the program about any allergies or dietary restrictions so educators can accommodate each child safely.
Comfortable, dirt-friendly clothing
Durable clothes make outdoor gardening and cooking comfortable and stress-free.
fall
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet during outdoor activities in garden and kitchen areas.
Water bottle
Keeps children hydrated for active outdoor sessions.
spring
Hat and sunscreen
Essential sun protection during bright, warm afternoons.
summer