2026 Spring Break Camp
This spring break, campers are invited to explore Elawa Farm through engaging single-day camps rooted in the farm, garden, and kitchen. Each day offers hands-on fun—from caring for animals and getting garden beds ready for planting to cooking and baking with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Through active exploration and creative learning, kids will experience the excitement of spring on the farm.
Spring on the Farm (Ages 5 - 9)
Monday, March 23, 2026
9 am - 12 pm
Join us for a hands-on day camp where kids explore how our farm transitions from winter to spring, learning how garden beds are prepared and which early-season vegetables can be planted. They’ll also cook a simple, seasonal dish using farm-fresh produce, discovering the full journey from soil to plate while connecting gardening, science, and cooking.
Spring on the Farm (Ages 5 - 9)
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
9 am - 12 pm
Step into the boots of a real farmer! Kids will care for farm animals, help in the garden preparing for summer crops, and make farm-safe snacks while learning about animal care, soil, and planting.
Soups, Stocks, & Sandwiches (Ages 10 - 13)
Thursday, March 25, 2026
9 am - 1 pm
Warm up your spring break with a hands-on cooking class where young chefs make hearty soups and veggie-packed sandwiches using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Along the way, they’ll practice knife skills, stovetop cooking, and learn how herbs, aromatics, and thoughtful preparation elevate simple comfort foods.
Safe & Sharp Knife Skills (Ages 10-13)
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
9 am - 1 pm
Confidence in the kitchen starts with safety and skill! In this hands-on day camp, young chefs will learn essential knife techniques and practice cutting fresh ingredients to create a meal, all while building safe, confident kitchen habits.
Spring on the Farm (Ages 5 - 9)
Friday, March 27, 2026
9 am - 1 pm
Celebrate the flavors of spring in this hands-on baking class where young bakers make berry shortbread cookies and mini lemon blueberry tarts. Campers will practice essential baking skills while enjoying their creations and taking treats home to share with family.
Meet Our Camp Staff
Linda Rivera
Elawa Farm’s Program Manager & Camp Director
Elawa Farm’s Program Manager and Camp Director, Linda Rivera, brings a lifelong love of outdoor play and hands-on learning to every camp day. Growing up in Chicago, her summers were spent outside exploring, creating, and getting her hands dirty—experiences that continue to shape her approach to camp today. With a background in childcare, cooking, and research, Linda loves connecting kids to the farm through engaging, meaningful activities and is excited to welcome campers to Elawa this spring break.