2025 Farm to School Summer Camp

Marquette County 5th-8th grade youth invited to join!

2023 Farm to School Summer Camp. Photo by 2023 Intern Heather Maurer in the Ishpeming Middle School Garden.

Farm to School Summer Camp Overview

The goal of this hands-on learning experience is to engage youth in a week of healthy learning that will inspire their food choices for the rest of summer. Students will participate in lessons on gardening, growing food, healthy cooking and nutrition. Students will also create food-based art projects and have lots of opportunity for movement and exercise. All sessions will take place at the Partridge Creek Farm Community Gardens and Community Farm. This program is in partnership with Marquette-Alger RESA.

Timeline for Applying

  • April 1: Application opens

  • May 2: Application closes

  • May 16: Acceptance notices sent out via email with registration link.

  • May 30: Registration deadline for ALL sessions.

Choose from 3 Sessions

Summer Camp will be offered once a month, Monday-Thursday, for the following months. Students may apply for as many sessions as they’d like.

  • June 23-26, 1-4 PM daily

  • July 21-24, 1-4 PM daily

  • August 11-14, 1-4 PM daily

Participant Eligibility

Students who have completed 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in Marquette County during the 2024-2025 school year are eligible to apply.

The cost of Farm to School Summer camp is $150/child/session. Scholarships covering 100% of the cost for a single session will be available to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. There are a limited number of scholarships available each session. Please indicate on the application if you would like to be considered for a scholarship. Limit one scholarship per child per year.

Pricing and Scholarships

Considerations and Additional Info

  • Students must have safe and reliable transportation to and from camp for the entire week.

  • Please only apply if the student can attend all 4 days of the session/s they are applying for.

  • Students should come dressed appropriately for the weather since the camp will be outdoors, wear SPF, a hat and have a water bottle.

  • A healthy snack will be provided each day.

Thank you to the Superior Health Foundation for funding the 2025 Farm to School Summer Camp!

 FAQs

    • Camp registration opens April 1.

    • Registration will close May 2.

    • Confirmation of the student’s enrollment will be sent via email by May 16.

    • If accepted, registration must be completed by May 30.

  • The cost of Farm to School camp is $150/child/session.

  • Scholarships covering 100% of the cost for a single session will be available to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. There are a limited number of scholarships available each session. Please indicate on the application if you would like to be considered for a scholarship. Limit one scholarship per child per year.

  • Students who have completed 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in Marquette County during the 2024-2025 school year are eligible to apply. 

  • Yes! Each session will be slightly different.

  • Students should come prepared with the following:

    • Dressed appropriately for the weather since the camp will be outdoors

    • Wear SPF and a hat

    • Bring a water bottle.

    All additional supplies and materials will be provided thanks to funding support from the Superior Health Foundation.

  • Mary Antonia Andronis, the Director of Programs and Partnerships for Partridge Creek Farm is the main point of contact. For questions regarding this offering please email mary@partridgecreekfarm.org or call the main office at 906-376-4171.

Farm to School Summer Camp