About
GROW La Crosse offers Summer on the Farm, Kids Cooking Challenge, and Field Trips. Summer on the Farm is for students entering grades 2-8 and meets Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Field Trips are for students in K-12th grade and include hands-on learning experiences focused on urban growing systems, environmental stewardship, and local food systems. The Kids Cooking Challenge has participants create an original recipe using mystery produce.
Programs
- Summer on the Farm — Entering grades 2-8; students in listed grades during the 2026-27 school year · Tuesday-Thursday, 12 pm-4:00 pm
- Kids Cooking Challenge — Participants create an original recipe using mystery produce. Closing date for signing up is 11:59 pm on November 9th, 2026. Closing date for recipe entries is 11:59 pm on November 15th, 2026.
- Field Trips — Students K-12th grade · January through March · Hosted at the greenhouse. Hands-on learning experiences focus on urban growing systems, environmental stewardship, and local food systems.
At a glance
- Ages: 7–16 years old
- Current session: Kids Cooking Challenge mystery ingredient pick-up (Nov 12–Nov 12, 2026)
About the provider
GROW is a non-profit on a mission to connect youth with healthy food and nature through hands on garden based experiences to nourish growing minds and bodies.
All employees are part-time. Summer on the Farm registration is open through the La Crosse School District, with a limit of 1 session per child. If you sign up then cannot attend, a cancellation is expected. The Kids Cooking Challenge allows up to 5 pictures and requires parent/guardian permission if under 18.
Last updated November 5, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.