Interested in Living a More Sustainable Life? Consider becoming a member of The Growing Green Co-op! Member benefits include participation in a state-wide delivery of sustainable goods - biofuels, local produce, organic bulk foods, raw food to go boxes, toxic free house cleaning products, organic linens, eco-friendly body care lines and other "green" products/services will be delivered to co-op members state-wide starting this July that will grow our local economy.
Morning Arts & Activism Program from 9:30am-12:30pm for 3-6 year olds designed to introduce ideas about the environment through age appropriate activities in the realms of fitness & the arts (visual, culinary & music).
Growing Green- 8 week summer activist program for kids designed to build strength and flexibility in both body and mind. The program will teach simple environmental awareness actions, serve organic & local foods and offer challenges to adapt to a new way to be in the world.
Green Teens- a activist based program for older youth interested in pursuing ways to heal our planet through concepts of teamwork and strength building in both body & mind.
The Green Dream Theatrical Troupe - a traveling production writeen by kids to teach other kids about the impacts of climate change and what they can do about it!
Eco- Birthday Parties- For parents seeking "healthier" alternatives to the traditional kids birthday party scene. Many kids today are dealing with a wide array of food limitations. Kids birthday parties will be offered in a non-toxic, eco-friendly environment that is fun, safe, entertaining and educational for parents and kids alike. Organic food will be offered from the Alchemy Cafe , including a selection of wheat/gluten free and/or dairy free birthday cakes. A dream come true for many parents!
The focus of the kids programs will be fitness, food & fun! A primary feature of the "green gym" will be a rock climbing wall and other obstacle course elements as well as an adjoining greenhouse. The program will focus on healthy bodies and healthy minds. Daily fitness routines will build physical strength and environmental concepts will be taught utilizing the arts. The program will also teach the children about all aspects of the food cycle from growing vegetables, worm composting and food preparation. All snacks and meals will be organic and parents will receive a weekly newsletter featuring eco-tips and recipes to use at home that pertain to the highlighted themes. The premise of our program will be to teach the children essential life skills as well as develop healthy habits for living in the world in a more sustainable manner.
