Calendar of Events
Discover upcoming public events, seasonal programs, and special experiences for all ages.
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From meetings and celebrations to birthday parties and weddings, Food + Farm Exploration Center offers farm-to-table catering and exceptional service in a one-of-a-kind setting.
Tot Time Registration & Week 1: Seeds & Planting
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Homeschool Workshop: Companion Planting
Homeschool learners are invited to enjoy this workshop on companion planting and Three Sisters gardening with planting and cooking activities.
Tot Time Week 2: Seeds & Planting
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Tot Time Week 3: Seeds & Planting
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Tot Time Week 4: Seeds & Planting
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Scouts Gardening Merit Badge Clinic
Earn your Gardening Merit Badge through hands-on exploration! Learn about seed germination, hydroponics, and the vital role of honeybees in our food supply.
Summer Camp: Little Pollinators, Big Jobs
A hands-on half-day summer camp for K–2 learners exploring bees, butterflies and Wisconsin pollinators through outdoor discovery and creative play.
Summer Camp: Taste of the USA – Culinary Road Trip
Pack your bags — and your aprons — for a delicious journey across the United States! This hands-on culinary camp explores the diverse cultures, traditions, and flavors that make up America’s regional cuisine.
From Southern comfort foods and Midwest farm favorites to Southwest spices, Northeast classics and West Coast fresh fare, each day highlights a different region of the country.
Along the way, campers will learn basic kitchen skills, food safety and age-appropriate cooking techniques. Campers prepare iconic dishes inspired by regional history and local ingredients.
Perfect for young chefs of all experience levels, this camp blends cooking, culture and creativity into one unforgettable week — no passport required!
DETAILS
Cost: $125 per student (Members save 10%)
Suggested ages: 6th – 12th grade
Time: Daily, 9am-12pm
Capacity: 24 learners
Registration open through July 6th
Parents are not required to supervise or remain on site. This is a drop-off program.
CAMP INCLUDES
Daily culinary lessons
Regional cooking projects
Food safety fundamentals
Cultural food history
Hands-on meal prep and tasting
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes! All experience levels are welcome.
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Dietary restrictions are expected to be available soon and will be noted during registration so we can plan accommodations.
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This camp includes cost of food being prepared and will have plenty of snacks. The Colorful Plate Café is open if you want to grab a bite with your family before or after camp.
Summer Camp: Simple Machines + Smart Design
Ever wonder what’s inside everyday objects? Have you questioned how things work? In this summer camp, campers become engineers and problem-solvers as they take apart common items to discover the simple machines hiding inside.
Through guided exploration, campers investigate levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, inclined planes, wedges and screws by safely deconstructing tools, toys and household items.
Campers will test force, observe motion and learn how these simple machines make work easier in the world around us.
To wrap up the week, campers apply their new knowledge by designing and building a creative, upcycled project using reclaimed materials. Each camper takes home a one-of-a-kind creation—proof that understanding how things work can lead to smarter, more sustainable designs!
DETAILS
Cost: $110 per student (Members save 10%)
Suggested ages: 3rd–6th grade
Time: Daily, 9am-12pm
Capacity: 24 learners
Registration open through July 20th
Parents are not required to supervise or remain on site. This is a drop-off program.
CAMP INCLUDES
Safe tool use instruction
Simple machine exploration
Hands-on project creation
Upcycled design challenge
Morning snack provided
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Activities have been thoroughly tested by experienced educators and will be supervised and safe; tools are screened for age-appropriate use.
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Yes — this week focuses on engineering design and science.
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Half-day with morning snack included. The Colorful Plate Café is open if you want to grab a bite with your family before or after camp.
OTHER SUMMER CAMPS
More camp options happening this year:
Questions? Contact our education team at education@fftf.us
Scouts Plant Science Merit Badge Clinic
Master the science of plants! Join our merit badge clinic to explore photosynthesis, agronomy, and commercial corn production through the lens of Wisconsin agriculture.
Summer Camp: Science on a Plate
Get ready to cook, experiment and explore! Join us on a flavorful journey across the United States while uncovering the science behind what happens in the kitchen.
Each day highlights a different U.S. region — Northeast, South, Midwest, Southwest and West Coast — through its unique foods, cultural traditions and local ingredients.
As campers prepare regional dishes, they’ll dive into daily food science concepts like chemical reactions, states of matter, heat transfer, fermentation, emulsions and nutrition.
How does heat change food? What makes flavors blend? Campers conduct fun experiments, make observations and connect science concepts directly to the recipes they create.
Designed for curious cooks of all experience levels, this camp blends culture, chemistry and creativity into an engaging learning experience! By week’s end, campers will not only taste their way across the country but also gain a deeper understanding of the science that makes cooking work — one delicious discovery at a time!
DETAILS
Cost: $230 per student (Members save 10%)
Suggested ages: 2nd–5th grade
Time: Daily, 9am-4pm
Capacity: 24 learners
Registration open through August 3rd
Parents are not required to supervise or remain on site. This is a drop-off program.
CAMP INCLUDES
Full-day kitchen science discovery
Culinary experiments
Regional food exploration
Chemistry & food science lessons
Snacks + lite lunch included
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes — snacks and a lite lunch are included.
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Dietary restrictions are expected to be available soon and will be noted during registration so we can plan accommodations.
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Topics include heat transfer, chemical reactions in food, emulsions, fermentation and more.
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Yes! Designed for all levels with hands-on learning.
Scouts Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge Clinic
Help protect our planet’s most vital resources. Learn about the hydrologic cycle, soil erosion, and agricultural conservation methods in this hands-on clinic.
Tot Time Week 4: Peas
View the weekly activity schedule for our Tot Time program. Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Tot Time Week 3: Peas
View the weekly activity schedule for our Tot Time program. Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Tot Time Week 2: Peas
View the weekly activity schedule for our Tot Time program. Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Homeschool Workshop: Weather in Agriculture
Homeschool students explore weather patterns, farming decisions, and hands-on activities including a Kitchen Lab snack in this workshop.
Tot Time Registration & Week 1: Peas
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Petals + Plastic Art, Spring Break Workshop
Learners create bioplastic suncatchers with pressed flowers while exploring sustainability and simple chemistry.
Carrot Snacks, Spring Break Cooking Class
Participants create colorful carrot-based snacks while learning basic cooking and healthy eating skills.
Code + Conquer: Finch Bot Challenge, Spring Break Workshop
Learners explore coding fundamentals and complete an agriculture-inspired Finch Bot challenge.
Vroomin’ Veggies, Spring Break Workshop
Participants build edible vegetable tractors, prepare a simple dip, and learn all about how food goes from field to fork!
Petals + Plastic Art, Spring Break Workshop
Learners create bioplastic suncatchers with pressed flowers while exploring sustainability and simple chemistry.
Carrot Snacks, Spring Break Cooking Class
Participants create colorful carrot-based snacks while learning basic cooking and healthy eating skills.
Code + Conquer: Finch Bot Challenge, Spring Break Workshop
Learners explore coding fundamentals and complete an agriculture-inspired Finch Bot challenge.
Carrot Rally Racers, Spring Break Workshop
Learners design and race rally-style cars built from carrots and vegetables in a playful STEM challenge.