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Food Explorers Summer Camps!
Become a Food Explorer this summer and learn all about nutritious and delicious food! You’ll explore the five food groups through taste tests and games, and make delicious recipes. In this tasty camp, you’ll also learn about the importance of eating locally, foods from different cultures, food marketing and added sugars. Be prepared to taste new foods, learn new skills and new recipes. All recipes will be vegetarian and nut free but may contain dairy, eggs, and gluten. This program is held at the Simsbury Farms Apple Barn.

The grade range for the programs is the grade your children will be going into in fall 2025. Some grades may overlap between morning and afternoon programs. Children can take both classes but need a guardian to pick them up for the lunch hour. 


6/16-6/20
Farmers Market Fresh: Seasonal Cooking!
9 AM-12 PM, Grades 2-5

Join Food Explorers for a cooking camp featuring in-season produce! Each day you’ll be making two recipes using produce you can find locally, such as: Sweet & Savory Crostini, Greek Flatbreads, Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Fruit Pizzas. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
 
Baking Around the World:
1 PM-4 PM, 
Grades 5-8
Join Food Explorers for a tour of bakes from around the world! Each day you’ll be making two brand new recipes from different countries such as Finnish Pinwheels, Irish Soda Bread, Tres Leches Cakes and Tarte Tatin. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
 
7/21-7/25
Chocolate Week!
9 AM-12 PM, 
Grades 2-5
Join Food Explorers for a chocolatey week exploring doughs, batters and more.! Each day you’ll be making two recipes featuring your favorite ingredient, chocolate! You’ll be making recipes such as: From Scratch Pop-Tarts, Chocolate Fudge Buns, Chocolate Lattice Pies and Chocolate Layer Cakes! All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.

Summer in Italy:
1 PM-4 PM, 
Grades 5-8
Join Food Explorers for a week immersed in Italian recipes! Each day you’ll be making two brand new recipes inspired by Italian cuisine, such as: Vegetable Ragu with Fresh Fettuccine, Pizza Cups, Sweet “Fried” Dough and?? Tiramisu Pies. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
 
8/18- 8/12
Farmers Market Fresh: Seasonal Baking!
9 AM-12 PM, 
Grades 2-5
Join Food Explorers for a week of fresh and seasonal baking recipes! Each day you’ll be making two brand new recipes featuring produce that is in season this summer, such as: Peach Upside Down Cakes, Tomato Galettes, Mixed Berry Shortcakes and Apricot Rolls. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
 
Cooking Around the World:
1 PM-4 PM, 
Grades 5-8
Join Food Explorers for a culinary tour around the world! Each day you’ll be cooking two brand new recipes from different countries, such as: Spaghetti & Vegetarian Meatballs, Fried Dough, Stir Fry (using homemade noodles!) and Apple Crumbles. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.

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Behavior Policy
Rules, Behavior, and Discipline Policy
Participants will be responsible for following ALL program rules as listed below:
*Participants must be respectful to other participants, staff, and facilities and equipment at all times.
*Participants must remain in designated program areas at all times unless escorted by an instructor.
*Participants must stay with their instructor at all times.
*Participants must use appropriate language with other participants and staff at all times.
*Participants are only permitted to leave the program when they are signed out by a parent/guardian or other
authorized person.

All children are expected to behave in a proper and respectful manner. We will not tolerate any physical violence, name calling, foul language, destruction of property, or any other behavior deemed inappropriate by the staff. In accordance with the severity and frequency of the behavior, a behavior tracking form may be completed and kept on file. Parents will be notified and receive a copy of any such form. If warranted, the Recreation Department reserves the right to dismiss or suspend any child from the program. No refunds will be given.

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Farmers Market Fresh: Seasonal Cooking! 
N/A 2 - 5 MTuWThF  06/16/2025 - 06/20/2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Apple Barn, 60 Old Farms Rd.
$235.00 R, $235.00 NR
 
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Baking Around the World 
N/A 5 - 8 MTuWThF  06/16/2025 - 06/20/2025
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Apple Barn, 60 Old Farms Rd.
$235.00 R, $235.00 NR
 
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Chocolate Week! 
N/A 2 - 5 MTuWThF  07/21/2025 - 07/25/2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Apple Barn, 60 Old Farms Rd.
$235.00 R, $235.00 NR
 
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Summer in Italy 
N/A 5 - 8 MTuWThF  07/21/2025 - 07/25/2025
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Apple Barn, 60 Old Farms Rd.
$235.00 R, $235.00 NR
 
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Farmers Market Fresh: Seasonal Baking! 
N/A 2 - 5 MTuWThF  08/18/2025 - 08/22/2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Apple Barn, 60 Old Farms Rd.
$235.00 R, $235.00 NR
 
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Cooking Around the World 
N/A 5 - 8 MTuWThF  08/18/2025 - 08/22/2025
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Apple Barn, 60 Old Farms Rd.
$235.00 R, $235.00 NR
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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