On July 27, Village Family Farms had to shut down their STEAM Agricultural Summer Camp when one of their sponsoring organizations lost their funding.
This 8-week summer camp provided more than 20 kids ages 5-17 with day-long educational and recreational programs that:
- Teach them how to grow food using regenerative agricultural practices
- Deepen their knowledge in nutrition and soil health
- Provide experiences in nature through farming, forestry and conservation programs
- Engage them in activities, games and sports that develop building blocks for wellness and success
The farm partners with five organizations, including Bio4Climate, to provide educational programming. We customized our Soil to Sky Curriculum to their summer camp program to educate participants in soil health, plant biology, the water cycle, the value of biodiversity and ecosystems, and the mechanisms in nature that cool the temperatures and stabilize the climate.
Village Family Farms needs funding to pay instructors, provide stipends to youth leaders, provide transportation to the camp’s activities and field trips, purchase supplies, provide lunches and healthy snacks, and host an end-of-summer family event to celebrate the youth’s participation and achievements.
Help us raise the funds needed to restart the summer camp and continue these valuable programs for the kids! We encourage you to share on social media and with your friends, family, and other networks.
The GoFundMe link below was created by Bio4Climate’s Louise Mitchell. All money raised goes directly to Village Family Farms and is tax-deductible.
Posted: August 8, 2026