

Daily Themes
What’s Included:
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Guided farm tours and hands-on activities
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Personal journal and daily reflection prompts
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Grow kits or seed packets
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Guest instructors (chefs, farmers, emergency responders)
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Farm-to-table food demos and snack creation
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A “Grow Forward” Certificate of Completion
Why Join?
We believe youth can lead the future when they understand the connection between food, land, and health. Through this program, teens will:
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Build healthy eating habits
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Learn real farming and gardening skills
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Practice emergency preparedness
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Discover the joy of cooking
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Explore their leadership voice
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Leave with a personal action plan
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Grow Forward Youth Program
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Grow Forward is a hands-on youth development program designed to empower teens through food education, farming, cooking, and leadership. Over the course of one impactful week, students will dig into essential life skills while discovering how their choices today shape the world of tomorrow.
Location: Mason Hills Farm
Dates: June 16–20, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Daily)
Ages: 14–18 (Grades 9–12)
Cost: $75 per student
Sponsorships Available – inquire at registration!
Day 1 – Your Choices Shape the Future
Tour the farm, start your journal, and map out your goals.
Day 2 – Growing Food
Learn to care for the land, plant your own mini garden, and explore soil health.
Day 3 – Cooking Healthy Food
Get hands-on with a guest chef, build a “go-to” meal plan, and explore the food truck.
Day 4 – Helping in Hard Times
Step into a leadership role and learn how to serve your community in emergencies.
Day 5 – Celebration & Commitment
Share your growth, present your action plan, and graduate with your Grow Forward Certificate.
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Program Impact
Graduates of the Grow Forward Youth Program leave empowered and inspired. They gain confidence both in the kitchen and on the farm, equipped with practical skills that translate into everyday life. With a deeper understanding of how food systems work, they are better prepared to make informed choices for themselves and their communities. Whether it's stepping up in times of crisis or taking the lead in everyday situations, participants walk away with a strong sense of purpose and leadership. Most importantly, each graduate leaves with a clear and personalized next step in their journey of personal growth.
To honor and celebrate these moments, photos and videos may be taken during the program and used to share our mission with the broader community. Parental permission is requested at the time of registration.