× Expand Photo: Courtesy of Seeds4Tomorrow Seeds4Tomorrow Classroom Seeds4Tomorrow teaches out in the fields and inside classrooms.

Do your children love gardening? Do they ever ask how certain fruits and veggies end up on their dinner plates? Consider signing them up for Seeds4Tomorrow, a hands-on program for students, grades five through eight, interested in farming, conservation, culinary arts and agriculture.

Seeds4Tomorrow’s 2018 summer day camp is scheduled for Monday to Saturday, July 23 through 28, in the Hawai'i Agriculture Research Center in Waipahu. The registration deadline is Monday, July 9. Early sign-up is recommended due to limited space.

Campers receive hands-on training by industry leaders in agriculture, engineering and culinary arts. On the final day of the program, campers present their agri-business ideas to farmers, friends and family.

“Seeds 4 Tomorrow helps kids gain a new appreciation for goods, while developing a deeper connection to both the 'āina and each other,” says Emma Smith, education coordinator and research assistant for the Hawai'i Agriculture Research Center. “This allows Hawai'i’s keiki to connect the land to the food and materials we use in our daily lives.”

Daily agenda for Seeds4Tomorrow:

Day 1: Get acquainted with plants, soil and lei-making, and find new ways to care for the ecosystem.

Day 2: Learn propagation techniques and how plant genetics affect flavor and yield.

Day 3: Process raw plant materials into spices, cacao, biofuels, spices and other crops.

Day 4: Visit farms and meet with culinary art professionals to experiment with new recipes using local ingredients.

Day 5: Meet with coaches and mentors to prepare for the Saturday marketplace event.

Day 6: At the marketplace, campers present their agri-business ideas to peers, parents and farmers.

Registration For Seeds4Tomorrow:

Dates: Monday to Friday, July 23-27, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with optional extension until 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 28, 8 to 10 a.m.

Location: Hawai'i Agriculture Research Center. 94-340 Kunia Road, Waipahu, 96797.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 9. Space is limited. Apply early.

Fees: $75 per student, via PayPal or check. Sponsors cover the rest of the costs.

Contact: (808) 621-1361, emmalsmith967@gmail.com

Web: http://www.harc-hspa.com/seeds4tomorrow.html