Hydroponic and Microgreens Better Nutrition Summer Camp | July

Join the UDC College of Agriculture, Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences for an exciting, hands-on Urban Agriculture Camp! Our free one-week summer camp introduces students to the basics of urban food production—perfect for city living! Participants will learn how to grow microgreens and sprouts in small spaces, even without a backyard, using techniques like hydroponics. Throughout the camp, students will follow the full growing process from seed to harvest while discovering how small-scale food production can support household and community food security. Along the way, they’ll explore the nutritional benefits of fresh produce and gain insight into entrepreneurial opportunities in the growing field of urban agriculture with an opportunity to run a farmers market stand. Campers will also be introduced to UDC’s cutting-edge urban agriculture community based workshops and academic programs, opening doors to exciting college majors and career paths in agriculture, food systems, and sustainability.

Days/Hours: Monday, July 7 - Saturday, July 12 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Van Ness Campus, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20008

Additional Info:

• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum capacity of 15 participants.
• Participants must be 14 - 18 years of age and residents of the District of Columbia.
• All campers must have a parent/guardian sign the waiver form. You will receive the waiver after completing your registration.
• Participants must obtain transportation to and from the UDC Van Ness campus.
• A parent or guardian must sign a photo waiver form for all campers. Please submit an electronic version (preferred) or bring the signed copy with you on the first day of camp.

For more information, please contact:

Andrew Blunk, Project Specialist of Agricultural Engineering Technology and Entrepreneurship, at [email protected] or call 202-329-7155.

Maria Teresa Davidson, Project Specialist in Horticultural Science, at [email protected] or call 202-274-5499.

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