Youth Programming
Partridge Creek Farm is committed to expanding its educational programming into Marquette County to reach a broader range of youth.
Our goal is to offer engaging learning experiences and healthy cooking opportunities, enriching the lives of more young people in the region. By expanding our initiatives, we aim to provide additional educational resources, foster a deeper understanding of sustainable food practices, and promote nutritious eating habits among even more youth in our county.
Youth Program Offerings
Partridge Creek Farm is thrilled to offer the programs open to all youth in Marquette County!
2023 Summer Camp participants pose for a picture in the Middle School Garden. Photo by 2023 Marketing Intern Heather Maurer.
Partridge Creek Farm is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the Superior Health Foundation Grant to launch a comprehensive Farm to School Summer Camp in 2025. This grant will enable Marquette County youth to enjoy three weeks of outdoor learning next summer, from June through August. Participants can choose to attend one week or all three.
In collaboration with MARESA (Marquette Alger-RESA), we will offer a range of hands-on activities in the Middle School Garden, creating a condensed version of our Farm to School programming. The grant will also provide essential materials, including Epipens for safety and farm and garden tools to enrich the learning experience.
Youth Summer Camp
Youth paint farmers market tote bags during the 2022 Power of Produce program at the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market
Power Of Produce | Marquette Farmers Market
The Power of Produce (POP) Program is a farmers market-based children's program, that seeks to teach children about fruits and vegetables, local food systems, and healthy food preparation through fun activities. Our POP program is led by Partridge Creek Farm staff and hosted at the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market.
Participants engage in the full farmers market experience by trying new foods, having conversations with farmers, and buying local produce. Fun weekly activities ranging from cooking demonstrations to farmers market scavenger hunts provide nutrition, food, agriculture, and exercise education to the children and families that participate each week. Please use the button below to view the dates.
Youth learn from PCF Education Coordinator Keats Dormont, in the Middle School Garden.
Homeschool Hangout | Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library
The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library offers a welcoming space for homeschool students and families to connect, socialize, and explore exciting topics together! These events provide a wonderful opportunity for both students and parents to build relationships and share in the joy of learning.
To help reach even more families in our community, Partridge Creek Farm partners with the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library to host several homeschool hangout events throughout the year. Together, we aim to create fun, educational experiences while strengthening our local homeschool network.
Thank You to our Funders and Partners
“The Farm to School program has allowed my students to be curious, ask questions, and explore.”
Ishpeming School District Teacher