Garden Chefs

Full—Waitlist Started

Monday, July 30, 2018 through Friday, August 3, 2018 – 9:00 am–3:30 pm

Spark Healthy Habits That Can Last a Life Time

Young Chefs go from garden to table in this week-long, hands-on gardening/cooking class. Campers prepare morning smoothies from a diverse list of ingredients, learn about growing fresh fruits and veggies at home, participate in daily taste tests, and prepare recipes from scratch.

Basic cooking and gardening skills are covered. Campers are closely supervised as they practice kitchen techniques like slicing, chopping, and using kitchen gadgets.

Enrollment is limited to 12 campers. Campers are provided with daily morning smoothie, five senses tasting snack, and Friday lunch. Campers will need to bring a bagged lunch, Monday through Thursday.

Age

Rising 4th to 6th graders.

Cost

$270.00 for Arboretum Family Members, $300.00 for Nonmembers.

Registration

Member registration begins on January 29, 2018. Public registration begins February 12, 2018. A link to registration will appear on the Web page once it opens.

If you would like to become a member to enjoy early registration, discounted camp registration fees, and other year-long benefits, please visit our membership page membership page. Membership must be at the Family/Dual level to take advantage of the early registration.

Registrations received during the member only period that are not associated with a current family dual membership will be moved to the wait list. These registrations will be completed during public registration only if there are spaces still available. To make sure your registration is completed, join now!

Registration fees include all program resources and materials required for camp. Campers are responsible for providing snack and lunch each day of camp.

We work with community organizations to provide scholarships. If you have questions about scholarships, contact Elizabeth Overcash, children's program coordinator at elizabeth_overcash@ncsu.edu.

Cancellation

Registration fees are 100% refundable when the Arboretum cancels the camp. Memberships are not refundable.

Participants wishing to withdraw from a camp that has not been canceled by the Arboretum must provide a written request by May 25, 2018. If the withdrawal request is received by May 25, 2018, a refund will be given minus a 15% administrative fee per child per camp. No fees will be refunded if registration is canceled after May 25, 2018.

Location

JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Directions

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Parking

Camp drop off and pick up will be in the brick circle at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center.

Questions

Please contact Elizabeth Overcash, children's program coordinator, at elizabeth_overcash@ncsu.edu or (919) 513-7011.