In keeping with our goal of connecting with our community, Bethesda Central Farm Market is pleased to announce the opening of the Bethesda Central Kids Club.
Twice a month, children ages 4-11 will enjoy creating unique art projects, have fun with great activities like scavenger hunts, Market Bag Days and Cook ‘N Book Days. There will be special Holiday Fun Days and the BCFM kids will learn about healthy eating and living from our farmers and chefs.
Each child who enrolls in this free program will receive their own Kids Club Pass, which will entitle them to special treats and special fun activities at the market throughout the season. The Kids Club program is made possible this year through the generous support of our community and business sponsors.
After you sign up your child on this page, they can pick up their market pass at the Info tent. A schedule of events will be posted online here and when there is a Market Pass Day your child will be invited to that special event or receive a special treat.
The calendar of events (which may be subject t o change depending on the weather) is listed below. If you have any questions, suggestions or would like more information or assist as a volunteer, please contact Debbie Moser at moserdebra@aol.com.
Grand Opening Of Bethesda Central Kids Club Create a Market Bag- Create your own re-useable mini market canvas tote bags-first 60 kids to become Kids Club Members Fit for Kids—exercise fun for kids
Cook and Book Day- Kids will have fun with our special kids recipes. We will also begin creating a recipe book that will hold your recipe cards that kids will create throughout the summer. Book Swap-Bring a gently used book for the BCFM kids book swap and pick out a new book to read.
Herb Day- Kids learn about the world of herbs and take home a potted herb to give to Mom or a special adult friend for Mother’s Day
Kite Day-Kids make miniature kites Market Bag Day- all Kids Club members bring your BCFM bags or your own small bag and your kids club pass o “shop” from our designated vendors. Each participating vendor will have a section that the kids can pick out their own produce etc.
Butterfly Education Day-Learn how butterflies help our gardens and create a special butterfly to take home.
Chef Hat Day-- Kids Make a chef’s hat for your Dad or Special Adult Friend for Father’s Day
Ice Cream & Red White and Blue Day!. Have fun making your own ice cream. Dress in red white and blue and we will have a special gift for you!
Cook and Book Day- Kids will have fun with our special kids recipes. We will also continue with our recipe card book project.
Market Bag Day- all Kids Club members bring your BCFM bags or your own small bag and your kids club pass o “shop” from our designated vendors. Each participating vendor will have a section that the kids can pick out their own produce etc.
Funny Vegetable Day-Create a funny vegetable at the market. Fit for Kids—exercise fun for kids
Scavenger Hunt Day-Come to the Market Info Tent and pick up your clue sheet. Hidden all around the market are our special market characters and we need your help in finding them. When you have found them all, bring your sheet back and turn it in for a special treat.
Back to School Cook and Book Day –Come make healthy snacks to take to school . Bring a book for the book swap. Create another recipe card for your recipe book.
Market Bag Day- all Kids Club members bring your BCFM bags or your own small bag and your kids club pass to “shop” from our designated vendors. Each participating vendor will have a section that the kids can pick out their own produce etc.
Fish Print Day- Have fun making Japanese prints using real fish!
Apple Character Day-Kids will make funny edible characters out of apples. Apple Pressing-Make your own cider with our Antique Apple press Fit for Kids—exercise fun for kids
BCFM Pumpkin Festival-paint your own mini pumpkin and take it home. Market Bag Day- all Kids Club members bring your BCFM bags or your own small bag and your kids club pass to “shop” from our designated vendors. Each participating vendor will have a section that the kids can pick out their own produce etc.
Halloween Parade, Prizes and trick or Treat with our vendors
Cook and Book Day- Kids will have fun with our special Thanksgiving kids recipes. We will also continue with our recipe card book project.
Gingerbread House Workshop- this workshop is for families and will take place at a site near the farm market. Each family will design their own gingerbread house to take home. A small fee will cover all house materials and candy. Prizes and fun for all! Watch for more details in the fall. This workshop is limited to 15 families.
If you have any questions or comments about the market, please contact us at info@bethesdacentralfarmmarket.com
At BCFM we take the issue of privacy very seriously. Therefore, we do not participate in the act of selling, distributing, bartering or transferring personally identifiable information obtained from a user to a third party. The data we collect will be used explicitly in the processing of the BCFM Kids Club card.
