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Playing with Your Food
9:00am - 3:00pm
During this week, we’ll explore the whole farm from the creek to the barnyard, playing games along the way. On the farm, ice cream starts in the hayfields, the sprinkler is truly awesome, and your friends have four legs as well as two. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 am to 3 pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm.

Day Camp Series (Four ...
9:00am - 9:00am
Attend all four summer day camps at a discount! Includes: Playing with Your Food (June 23-26), Getting Wild on the Farm (July 7 to 10), Fair Play (July 14-17) and Explore the Farm through Art (July 21-24).
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Playing with Your Food
9:00am - 3:00pm
During this week, we’ll explore the whole farm from the creek to the barnyard, playing games along the way. On the farm, ice cream starts in the hayfields, the sprinkler is truly awesome, and your friends have four legs as well as two. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 am to 3 pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm.

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Playing with Your Food
9:00am - 3:00pm
During this week, we’ll explore the whole farm from the creek to the barnyard, playing games along the way. On the farm, ice cream starts in the hayfields, the sprinkler is truly awesome, and your friends have four legs as well as two. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 am to 3 pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm.

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Playing with Your Food
9:00am - 3:00pm
During this week, we’ll explore the whole farm from the creek to the barnyard, playing games along the way. On the farm, ice cream starts in the hayfields, the sprinkler is truly awesome, and your friends have four legs as well as two. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 am to 3 pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm.

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Chicago Civics 101: Ge...
10:00am - 1:00pm

Join us for this special political education and organizing workshop -

Learn to get green things done by engaging city officials as allies. We'll discuss what works to get attention and support from aldermen, ward staff, and city departments for green projects and local food.

Our panelists will share real stories of approaches that work and offer inside tips for succeeding with local government. This three-hour workshop will provide tools, insights, and guidance - and a chance to converse with policy makers about ways we can help them to help us, help each other.

 

Panel Members include:

Alderman Manny Flores, 1st ward
Alderman Toni Foulkes, 15th ward
Jay Rowell, Office of the City Clerk

 

Facilitated by:
Katy Hogan, Founder/Owner, Heartland Cafe
with Martha Boyd, Angelic Organics Learning Center's Urban Initiative in Chicago


Co-sponsored by Angelic Organics Learning Center,the Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council, and Heartland Cafe, with the participation of the Office of the City Clerk.


Note on Parking:
Due to the Green Corps event from 9-11:30AM, the CCGT Parking Lot will be packed when you arrive for the workshop - If you drive, head back toward the Christy Webber Landscaping parking lot - Or, ride your bike - Or, take public transportation!

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