Youth Action Camp

As a part of the Kent County Youth Action Camp, (http://www.kentparksandrec.org/), each Tuesday and Friday (harvest days) a group of campers has come to Colchester to help pick vegetables for our CSA members. Kent County developed the program:

Recognizing the need for leadership, guidance and opportunities for youth
entering grades five and six, Youth In Action was fostered through its notably successful predecessor Leaders Club. Youth will participate in a highly structured program that promotes strong values and character building, fit and healthy lifestyle choices, nature appreciation, as well as fun and educational fieldtrips and events. (Kent County Parks and Recreation Activities Guide)

Though it seems that the kids are more interested in the chickens than they are in picking cherry tomatoes, we have enjoyed sharing the farming experience with them.