Monthly Archives: August 2017

Food Camp- Day 5

Hello campers and families! It is the very last day of summer camp for the year. We had a wonderful day! Campers visited the orchard to discuss the apple cycle. Do apples need pollinated? Are there “wild” apples in nature?  … Continue reading

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Food Camp- Day 4

Thursday was a great day at Food Camp! Garden kitchen snacks were delicious. Campers started by cutting tortillas into strips. Then they cut the strips into smaller pieces to make tortilla chips for tortilla soup. In the afternoon, the pepper … Continue reading

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Food Camp- Day 3

Hello campers and families! Today we learned about pollinators at food camp. Why are pollinators important for growing food? The blue peppers learned about how bees collect pollen on their legs and faces to bring back to the hive. As … Continue reading

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Food Camp- Day 2

Tuesday at food camp started off rainy, but turned out to be a mostly dry day! The solar eclipse yesterday was a great experience for the campers and staff. Here is a video to share with your camper to continue … Continue reading

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Food Camp- Day 1

Welcome to Food Camp! This morning was special at Tollgate. We started the morning with our usual routine: Pledge of Allegiance at the flag, 4-H pledge, and CARES skits (Cooperation, Attitude, Respect, Empathy, and Safety). Then campers watched a video … Continue reading

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