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Join HealthBarn USA's Kids Camp during the NJEA Convention for outdoor cooking, nature hikes, and farm fun. Perfect for children eager to learn about healthy eating and outdoor living!
Join HealthBarn USA's Kids Camp during the NJEA Convention for outdoor cooking, nature hikes, and farm fun. Perfect for children eager to learn about healthy eating and outdoor living!
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Operated by HealthBarn USA · Ridgewood, New Jersey
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for children and adults of all fitness levels; no prior experience needed.
No, this camp is designed to be accessible and fun for children of all experience levels.
Comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, sun protection, and a refillable water bottle.
Yes, healthy, farm-fresh meals are prepared and shared as part of the camp experience.
Activities typically last 2 to 3 hours, depending on the day's schedule.
Families are encouraged to participate in the final meal and share the experience.
Yes, staff are welcoming and can accommodate diverse language needs.
HealthBarn USA has operated since 2005, pioneering farm-based health education for families in New Jersey.
The farm implements sustainable practices, including composting and organic gardening, to minimize environmental impact.
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.
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