Bring your class to join us for a day of hands-on fun with food and nutrition!
Our field trips offer an educational, eye-opening experience focused on food growing and nutrition education. The day includes lessons and activities, games, discussion, and food preparation. Tasks and activities are tailored by age, but all students get the chance to work hands-on with healthy, delicious food.
Our field trips provide:
- Curriculum-tailored education
- A food prep & cooking experience
- Snacks and lunch featuring fresh produce
Curriculum standards met include:
- Photosynthesis & energy flow
- Food groups
- Benefits of healthy eating
Field trip time and location:
Nutrition-focused field trips: Monday – Thursday (year-round)
Garden-focused field trips: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (April – October)
All field trips are two hours long: 9:30am – 11:30am OR 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Field Trip Cost
All field trips are free!
Additionally, the food bank may be able to cover up to $500 in transportation fees.
Ready to learn more?
Please fill out the form below and our team will follow up with you about available dates and times to start the planning process.
Participants in our garden field trips are required to fill out a liability waiver and photo release form, located here.
Email fieldtrips@capitalareafoodbank.org, with any additional questions