Summer Food Camps
Kids get to play with their food at Cultivate Hope Food Camps!
Every summer, we host camps at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, where kids get hands-on experience learning how produce is grown and how it turns into the meals and snacks they eat every day.
Join our 2025 Food Camps tailored for young adventurers! Campers will delve into the basics, from learning the parts of a plant to different types of vegetables. They will also have hands-on experiences using produce from the farm to make and taste healthy snacks.
See our camp details below and enroll your child for our 2025 Food Camps today!
Urban Farm Explorers
June 9-12, 2025
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Does your child love exploring outside and getting their hands dirty?
During this 4-day Urban Farm Explorers Camp, students will will get the chance to learn all the ins and outs of growing their own food, and making healthy snacks and delicious treats with the things they harvest.
We’ll take a closer look at the pollinators that make the Urban Farm their home, and do some fun crafts along the way.
This food camp is for those 7-10 years old and is limited to 10 students.
Click the button below to complete your registration form for this garden exploring/ecology-focused camp!
Details
Cost: $175 per student
Location: Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, G Avenue entrance at 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Drop off time is 8:50-9:00 am, pick-up will be 3:00-3:10 pm
Students will need to bring a bag lunch. We will provide snacks!
Urban Farm-to-Table
June 16 – 19
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get ready for an exciting adventure at our Farm-to-Table Cooking Camp! Designed for kids ages 9-13, this hands-on experience takes young chefs on a journey from the farm to the kitchen, where they’ll learn to grow, harvest, and cook their own fresh meals.
From picking seasonal veggies to preparing delicious dishes, campers will discover the magic of cooking with locally sourced ingredients. Whether they’re baking, sautéing, or making their own creations, they’ll develop essential culinary skills while having fun and building a love for healthy, farm-fresh food!
This food camp is for those 9-13 years old and is limited to 10 students.
Click the button below to complete your registration form for this culinary-focused camp!
Details
Cost: $120
Location: Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, G Avenue entrance at 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Drop off time is 8:50-9:00 am, pick-up will be 12:00-12:10 pm
We will provide snacks!
Urban Farm Art Adventure
June 23 – 26
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Unleash your child’s creativity at our Urban Farm Art Camp for 7-10 year olds! This exciting program combines the beauty of nature with the joy of artistic expression. Campers will explore a variety of food and environmental-themed art projects, from painting landscapes to crafting nature-inspired sculptures.
Each day is a new adventure, as kids immerse themselves in their environment while learning new techniques and building their confidence in art. Perfect for budding artists, this camp offers a fun, hands-on experience that fosters creativity, teamwork, and a love for the natural world. Sign up today and watch your child’s imagination soar!
This food camps is for those 7-10 years old and is limited to 10 students.
Click the button below to complete your registration form for this fun art-focused camp!
Details
Cost: $120
Location: Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, G Avenue entrance at 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Drop off time is 8:50-9:00 am, pick-up will be 12:00-12:10 pm
We will provide a snack!
Fridays at the Farm
August 1, 8, 15
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Spend your Fridays at the Farm this August, learning about growing and making your own food! Come each week, or sign up for one or two.
We will harvest fruits and veggies for snacks and baking, make pickles and salsa, and explore the ins and outs of growing our own food.
We’ll even try some tie dye with our scraps.
Each Friday will have different themes and activities. There’s lots to learn and explore on the farm and we hope you will join us!
These food camps are for those 7-10 years old and is limited to 10 students each Friday.
Click the button below to complete your registration form. Each Friday camp is a different form.
Details
Cost: $30 per Friday
Location: Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, G Avenue entrance at 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Drop off time is 8:50-9:00 am, pick-up will be 12:00-12:10 pm
We will provide a snack!
“My kids really enjoyed the camp last year. They loved that they were able to sample vegetables they had not had the chance to try yet.”
– Julie W., Cedar Rapids
