To introduce young children to green lifestyle choices, the Peters Township Public Library’s GO Green Club will host a new GO Green Camp for Kids at the library on June 12, 13 and 14 from 10:00 a.m. to noon each day. The camp is free and open to children entering grades 3 through 5 in the fall. Registration at the library circulation desk is required as space is limited.
The 3-day camp for kids will offer a different “green” topic each day, and participants can sign up for one, two or all three days of the program. Themes for each day of the camp will include:
Tuesday, June 12: Day One will be all about the WATER CYCLE, featuring speaker Josie Posti from Pennsylvania American Water Company. Featuring the story of our water cycle, an interactive watershed model, creating water cycle bracelets, and a water taste test, you will never think about a glass of water the same way again.
Wednesday, June 13: In Day Two, you will find out RECYCLING from Scott Dellinger from Greenstar. Where does all that stuff you put in your green recycling bin end up? What should you be putting in the bin anyway? Also, GO Green Club member Angie Phares will explain how to turn your food scraps and other materials into wonderful compost – with a little help from some friendly worms.
Thursday, June 14: In Day Three, you will learn all about LOCAL FOODS – and we don’t mean what you buy at the supermarket! You will plant seeds, taste local foods, and prepare simple recipes with Erin Hart of American HealthCare Group. Ms. Hart is also the Director of Farm to Table Pittsburgh. Have you ever visited a local farmer’s market? Find out where you can go to get fresh, local food that tastes great and is SO good for you. Bring a healthy appetite to this program.
Are you a high school student interested in helping with this camp? Email the club, and you will be contacted with more details about volunteering at the GO Green Camp for Kids.
