Young people are at the heart of Urban Roots, helping grow thousands of pounds of food for our community while honing their own life and leadership skills.
Our paid youth internships provide young people with opportunities to challenge themselves, build meaningful connections with each other and the land, and make a positive impact on our food system right now!
High School Leadership Programs
Applications are now closed but keep an eye out for future opportunities!
Elementary Day Camps
This year, we’re excited to launch our first-ever elementary day camps for students in 2nd through 5th grade. Camps are offered on student holidays, staff development days, and school closure dates. Through hands-on experiences focused on growing, preparing, and sharing food, students explore the connections between food, community, and the land.
We want every student to have the opportunity to participate, which is why camps are free, transportation is available, and snacks and lunch are included.
Our next Day Camp is Friday, October 9, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at Austin Child Guidance Center. Spots are still available!
Middle School Food Lab
This year, we’re excited to launch Food Lab, our first-ever afterschool program for middle school students. Through hands-on experiences growing, preparing, and sharing food, youth explore how food can build connection, care, and community. Participants will prepare and share meals, exchange family food stories, and visit our farms to better understand where food comes from.
We want every student to have the opportunity to participate, which is why Food Lab is free, food is provided, limited transportation is available, and programming can be offered bilingually.
Session I meets Thursdays, October 1–November 19, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Dove Springs Recreation Center, with two additional Saturday gatherings at our South Farm.
