06/26/2026
Over at Creekside Field Kitchen Summer Camp, there has been plenty of learning, building, and growing. This summer, campers have been getting their hands dirty while exploring the connections between food, nature, and the environment. From building ADA raised beds for the Living Classroom with Shaker Lakes Garden Club Nature Center at Shaker Lakes to constructing a hydroponic tower garden and bee houses with Cox Communications, campers have been helping create spaces that will benefit both people and pollinators for years to come.
Campers have also experienced planting a three sisters garden bed featuring corn, squash, and pole beans, establishing a pumpkin patch, and learning new skills through hands-on cooking demonstrations. It has been inspiring to watch curiosity, confidence, and stewardship grow throughout the summer.
A special thank you to The Sears-Swetland Family Foundation for providing camp scholarships and helping make these experiences accessible to more young learners. Registration is still open for upcoming camp sessions:
Veggie Adventure Camp (grades 3-5): https://my.cheddarup.com/c/veggie-adventure-camp-2026-3rd-5thgrade
Garden Gourmet Camp (grades 6-8): https://my.cheddarup.com/c/garden-gourmet-camp-6th-8th-grade