Local Non-Profit Establishes Urban Farm on a Schoolyard. At Candy Lane Elementary in Milwaukie, Schoolyard Farms is growing fruits and vegetables for the community and hosting one hell of a summer camp. Portlanders looking to support Schoolyard Farms directly can do so by: 1) Sending their kids to summer camp: Help Schoolyard Farms grow while simultaneously educating your kids on urban farming. Schoolyard Farms Summer Camp runs 1-week camp sessions for incoming 1st through 6th graders from June 23 to August 22, teaching them about farming, cooking healthy snacks, and leading them in arts, crafts, and active play. Tuition for the weekly session is $250 and Schoolyard offers scholarships to low-income children. 2) Purchasing a CSA share of the farm: 3) Volunteering on the farm: and 4) Donating directly:
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