Learn Thrive and Grow with Urban Sprouts!
Our programs are designed to inspire curiosity, build practical skills, and foster a deep connection to food, community, and the environment. From hands-on farm tours and gardening workshops to cooking classes and health education, each experience empowers participants of all ages to make informed choices, practice sustainability, and contribute to a stronger, healthier community. Whether you’re a student, educator, family, or corporate team, our programs provide engaging, meaningful learning that grows knowledge and impact from the ground up.
Our Programs
Health & Food Awareness Programs
Urban Sprouts offers hands-on cooking and nutrition programs that connect youth, families, and community members to healthy food from garden to table. Through interactive workshops, family cooking nights, youth apprenticeships, cultural food exchanges, seasonal camps, staff wellness trainings, community feasts, and live cooking demonstrations, participants build practical culinary skills, deepen their understanding of nutrition and food justice, and strengthen community connections. Each program blends education, creativity, and shared meals to promote lifelong healthy habits, cultural appreciation, and equitable access to fresh, seasonal food. Explore our Health & Food Awareness programs below to find the right fit for your school, family, or community group.
1. Garden-to-Table Cooking Workshops
Description: Hands-on classes where participants harvest produce from the school/community garden, then prepare simple, healthy meals together. Emphasizes nutrition, food safety, and seasonal eating.
Audience: Families, students/classes, community members.
Format: 1.5 – 2-hour session, includes tasting.
Fees:
- $35 per participant (family discount of $20 for up to 4 people = $120).
- $500 flat fee for school groups (up to 25 students).
2. Healthy Families Cooking Nights
Description: Evening/weekend gatherings for families to cook and eat together. Includes cooking instruction, nutrition tips, and take-home recipes.
Audience: Parents/caregivers with children.
Format: 1-hour program (monthly or quarterly)
Fees:
- $150 per family (up to 5 participants, includes all food).
- Subsidized slots for low-income families through sponsor funding.
3. Youth Culinary Apprenticeship Program
Description: A multi-week program training high school students in cooking, nutrition, and food justice. Includes job readiness skills and leadership development.
Audience: Teens (ages 14–18).
Format: 6–8 weeks, 2 sessions per week.
Fees:
- $600 per participant (covers instruction, ingredients, stipends).
- Schools/districts may pay program fees on behalf of students.
4. Cooking for Health Workshops
Description: Focused sessions on cooking to prevent diet-related illness (diabetes, hypertension, obesity). Topics include reducing sugar, eating more vegetables, and affordable meal planning.
Audience: Adults, especially parents and caregivers.
Format: 90-minute workshop, single session or series.
Fees:
- $45 per participant per session (8 person minimum).
- $150 for a 4-session series (8 person minimum).
- $500 flat fee for community organizations (up to 20 participants).
- Previous program partners receive a 15% discount.
- May include a materials fee.
5. Cultural Food Exchange Nights
Description: Community members share traditional recipes, cook together, and discuss cultural approaches to health and food. Builds belonging and celebrates diversity.
Audience: Multi-generational families, neighbors, school community.
Format: 2-hour evening event.
Fees:
- $25 per participant (covers shared meal and materials).
- Sponsorship opportunities for local businesses/restaurants.
6. Cooking Demos
Description: Live cooking demonstrations at local markets and other community space using seasonal produce. Includes tastings, recipes, and nutrition handouts.
Audience: General public, families, market shoppers.
Format: 30–45 minute live demo.
Fees:
- $350 per demo (includes chef/instructor and materials).
- $850 for a series of 3 demos.
- Sponsorship opportunities for local businesses/farmers.
7. Youth “Food Explorers” Camps
Description: Week-long summer camps where kids explore food systems, gardening, and cooking through games and hands-on projects.
Audience: Ages 8–12.
Format: Monday–Thurs, 10am–2:30pm.
Fees:
- $350 per child for (4 days).
- Group rate: $1,500 for 5 children from the same school/organization.
8. Cooking for Teachers & Staff Wellness – Professional Development
Description: Special workshops designed for educators and staff to learn healthy cooking techniques that support wellness and stress reduction.
Audience: School staff, nonprofit employees, community leaders.
Format: 2-hour workshop, includes shared meal.
Fees:
- $500 per session for up to 20 staff members.
- $1,000/$1,250 for a 3-session staff wellness series.
- May require a materials fee.
9. Seasonal Community Feasts
Description: Large-scale events where youth and families cook and serve meals made with garden produce, paired with nutrition education and cultural activities.
Audience: Entire community.
Format: 2 hour program; weekend and evening.
Fees:
- $500 starting group fee for up to 20 people; $20 per additional person
Sponsorship opportunity
Farm Tours
Our Farm Tours offer immersive, hands-on experiences that connect participants directly to the land and the food system. Visitors explore sustainable growing practices, soil health, composting systems, crop planning, and seasonal production while learning how farms support local communities.
Tours are customizable for schools, community groups, corporate teams, and families. Participants engage in interactive activities such as harvesting, planting, and observing ecological systems in action.
Ideal for: School field trips, youth groups, community organizations, corporate teams.
Estimated Cost:
- $10–$20 per student (school groups)
- $250–$500 flat rate for community groups (up to 25 participants)
- $750–$1,500 for corporate groups (half-day experience)
Service Learning
Our Service Learning program combines meaningful community service with structured educational experiences. Participants actively contribute to farm operations while learning about food justice, sustainability, and community resilience.
Through guided reflection and discussion, participants connect their hands-on work to broader social and environmental issues.
Ideal for: Middle school, high school, and college groups; civic organizations.
Estimated Cost:
- $15–$25 per participant (includes facilitated learning component)
- $300–$600 per group session
- Discounts available for Title I schools and nonprofit partners
Corporate Engagement
Our Corporate Engagement experiences provide meaningful team-building opportunities rooted in purpose and impact. Teams participate in hands-on farm activities, sustainability workshops, or service projects that support local food access initiatives.
Programs are customizable as half-day or full-day experiences.
Ideal for: Corporate teams, leadership retreats, CSR initiatives.
Estimated Cost:
- $1,000–$2,500 (half-day, up to 25 participants)
- $2,500–$5,000 (full-day experience)
- Custom quotes for larger groups
Professional Development
Our Professional Development offerings equip educators and professionals with tools to integrate food systems, sustainability, and experiential learning into their work.
Participants gain practical resources, lesson plans, and implementation strategies.
Ideal for: Teachers, school administrators, nonprofit staff
Estimated Cost:
- $75–$150 per participant (open workshops)
- $1,200–$3,000 for institutional training (half or full day)
- Custom packages available for school districts
Environmental Education
Our Environmental Education programs foster ecological literacy and environmental responsibility through hands-on learning experiences.
Participants explore climate resilience, biodiversity, soil ecosystems, and regenerative practices.
Ideal for: K–12 students, youth programs, environmental clubs.
Estimated Cost:
- $12–$25 per student
- $300–$700 per class visit
- Field trip packages available upon request
Gardening & Urban Agriculture
Our Gardening & Urban Agriculture program teaches participants how to grow food in a variety of spaces, from backyards to rooftops.
Workshops cover soil preparation, seed starting, composting, pest management, and small-scale food production.
Ideal for: Community members, schools, urban residents.
Estimated Cost:
- $20–$45 per participant (community workshops)
- $500–$1,500 for multi-session courses
- Custom pricing for school garden installations or consulting
Scholarships
We are committed to ensuring that cost is not a barrier to participation. Limited scholarships are available.
Final pricing may vary based on group size, customization, materials, and travel.