Education Programs
We foster joy and discovery through inquiry and exploration of the natural world and food. Our programs engage individuals at the intersection of health, agriculture and sustainability.
Our education programs are currently only offered on our Ann Arbor and Muskegon campuses
Ann Arbor Education Programs
Field Trips and Classroom Visits
- Field Trips: 90 minutes, $100 for up to 30 students (please contact us for larger group pricing)
Our youth programs are grounded in the State of Michigan education standards and include age-appropriate hands-on activities and fresh produce tasting. We have a limited budget for scholarships if your group needs assistance in paying for programming. Contact us for more information.
To book a field trip, contact Laura Meisler, Education Coordinator at Laura.Meisler@trinity-health.org.
For questions about youth education opportunities at our Muskegon site, please reach out to muskegonfarm@trinity-health.org
Summer Camps
Our camps encourage young folks to think about how their bodies work, to eat to promote good health and to learn how agriculture plays an important role in nutritious food and a healthy environment. Farm staff and interns lead fun and interesting activities that encourage comfort in the outdoors, the kitchen and in groups.
Thanks to support from the Toyota Foundation, scholarships are available! Email Laura Meisler at Laura.Meisler@Trinity-Health.org to request a full or partial scholarship. No proof of need is required.
Workshops
Our FREE workshops encourage learning and socializing. Topics cover gardening, food preparation, and more. Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
All workshops run 6:00 - 7:30pm at the Food Hub, 5557 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti MI 48197 Registration is required, but seating is limited.
Muskegon Education Programs
Workshops
Join us at the Farm for free, fun learning in 2025! The Farm at Trinity Health Muskegon offers free community workshops once a month from March through October. Workshops will range in topic from garden planning and care, to bouquet making and crafts with flowers, to making tasty salsa with fresh farm produce. All workshops are free but pre-registration is required.
To learn more and register, visit Farm Workshops 2025.
For questions or assistance, please email our Education Coordinator Sydney McCann at sydney.mccann@trinity-health.org.
Summer Camps
We are excited to offer a Farm Mini Camp program for summer 2025! Join us for a 3-day adventure of fun learning activities around the farm. Together we will explore and expand our understanding of plants, agriculture, and nutrition through hands-on activities, crafts, games, and science experiments. We’ll tend the learning garden and harvest a fresh farm snack together every day.
Sprouts Mini Camp: Ages 4-7 with adult caregiver | 9:30–11:30 a.m. | $40
Sprout campers must be fully potty-trained and turn 4 before their first day of camp.
Seedlings Mini Camp: Ages 6-10 | 1–4 p.m. | $70
Seedling campers must be comfortable using an adult-sized bathroom on their own and be ready to attend camp without a caregiver.
We are offering three sessions of both camps throughout the summer:
- Session 1: June 11-13
- Session 2: July 9-11
- Session 3: August 6-8
We can’t wait to learn and grow with your sprouts and seedlings! For questions or financial assistance, please email our Education Coordinator, Sydney McCann, at sydney.mccann@trinity-health.org.
To register, visit The Farm at Trinity Health Muskegon Summer Camp Registration.
Field Trips
Our youth programs are grounded in the State of Michigan education standards and include age-appropriate hands-on activities and fresh produce tasting. We have a limited budget for scholarships if your group needs assistance in paying for programming. Contact us for more information.
To book a field trip, contact our Education Coordinator, Sydney McCann, at Sydney.McCann@trinity-health.org.