Ridgewood, NJ
Nourishing Minds and Bodies: A Summer of Organic Living at HealthBarn USA
Where Healthy Living Meets Summer Fun
HealthBarn USA offers a unique summer camp experience that focuses on organic living, from gardening to cooking. Located in Ridgewood, NJ, the camp is designed for children aged 3-13 and aims to provide them with the tools to build strong bodies and healthy minds. The camp is licensed by the state of New Jersey and has a certified sustainable habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly environment for your kids.
The camp is divided into two main programs: Summer Camp for children ages 4-13 and Summer Seedlings for children ages 3-5. The Summer Camp is further divided into three age groups: 4-6, 7-9, and 10-13. Each group is limited to 40 adventurous eaters, picky eaters, and nature explorers. The camp runs daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with optional summer enrichment programming available from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
HealthBarn USA’s award-winning curriculum empowers campers to master a variety of skills. They learn organic gardening, culinary arts, nutrition, and life skills. The hands-on cooking activities include a “test kitchen” where campers prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks using freshly picked ingredients from the garden. The camp accommodates food allergies upon request, so there’s no need to pack any food.
The camp offers “themed” weeks that culminate in a Friday finale event. For example, the “Be a Chef” week ends with the campers opening their own restaurant, while the “Be a Farmer” week concludes with the campers opening their own farm stand. These themes add an extra layer of excitement and learning to the camp experience.
For younger children, the Summer Seedlings program offers a nurturing, activity-filled weekly adventure. Children rotate between harvesting and planting in the organic garden, preparing nutritious recipes from scratch, and engaging in art and crafts. Classes for this program are held once per week, with multiple session options to choose from.
HealthBarn USA is more than just a summer camp; it’s a community. Parents have praised the camp for its safety measures and the quality of its programs. If you’re looking for a summer experience that will enrich your child’s life and teach them valuable skills, HealthBarn USA is the place to be.
For more information, visit HealthBarn USA’s website.
HealthBarn USA Address: 1057 Hillcrest Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450