Youth Program

Youth Program

Designed for Teens to Flourish in Work and Life

 
 

Food, Gardening, & Character Strength Program for Teens

Spring 2023

Spoons Class
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30p
February 6 - March 12
Crop Stop: 17 Bolt St
8th-11th Grade* Students

Cost: $120

Partial & Full Scholarships Available
Transportation to class (if needed) and dinner is provided each week.
Students get a plant tray to start their own garden at home!

Fall applications have closed. Spring applications are open until January 28.

*Must be 14 by June 1. Students are selected based on application interest, locality to the shop, and demographic diversity.
All applicants (those selected and not) will be contacted the week before programs begin.

  • An introductory food system and character development program that empowers teenagers to learn more about food and themselves. Each week we will explore a component of food growing and access, a character strength, and gardening skills to know how to grow your own healthy veggies. Sessions will be facilitated by mentors who will guide the bike repair and character development activities.

    Runs fall and spring

  • An in-depth look at agriculture for students interested in working as an apprentice at Mill Village Farms beginning the following summer. Students will do a deep-dive into gardening skills each week, while participating in character building challenges with garden mentors and fellow students. You must complete MVF Seeds to take part in Sprouts.

    Runs in the spring.

Mill Village Farm’s youth program is one development avenue for students within our parent organization, Mill Village Ministries.