Dates for the 2009 Summer Program: June 29th thru July 31st
What Is Food For Thought?
Health – By being active and learning how to eat well, we take important steps toward a long, healthy life. The availability of local foods and organic vegetables are part of the overall health of any community.
Nutrition—As we cook and grow foods, we study and talk about their ingredients, additives, and food values; what the labels tell us about contents, what to avoid and what to eat more of.
Green Jobs—We work hard and earn our stipends. Leadership, teamwork, goal-setting, are valuable skills we will use throughout life.
Fun and Satisfaction--Doing interesting things with a group of serious peers and inspiring adults is real, not trivial, fun.
Food For Thought Benefits
Earn a weekly stipend
Earn community service hours
Meet and work with a diverse group
Challenge yourself
Prepare for the green jobs of the future
Learn and feel the benefits of making healthy food choices a lifestyle
Food For Thought Requirements
Be Available: M-F for 4 weeks (4-day July Fourth weekend off)
Be 13 to 17 years old
Work on local organic farms
Study green entrepreneurship
Prepare delicious healthy meals
FOOD FOR THOUGHT 2009 IS UNDERWAY. TO FOLLOW OUR PROGRESS AND HAPPENINGS, GO TO OUR DAILY BLOGHERE
