Traditions: Strawberry Shortcake & Ice cream
Freetown Village Summer Camp is full of traditions, and during the first week, strawberries play an important part. Our field trip to Waterman's Farm has become a tradition over the past 10+ years, and there's nothing quite like the taste of fresh-picked strawberries! For many of our campers, this is the first time they've been on a farm and made a direct connection with a food source.
The first year we visited, the campers were horrified at the thought of picking food "off of the ground"! The stunned adults asked, "Well, where do you think strawberries come from?" Their response? "The store!" We knew right then that we had to make sure hands-on experiences with food were a part of our curriculum every summer.
Back at camp, it's time to get to work. Each class has a responsibility in making the sweet treat. To get things started, our 4th - 5th graders have the responsibility of de-stemming and slicing the berries. The next morning, our 6th -8th graders make the shortcakes, and help the PreK-3rd graders to hand-crank the vanilla ice cream.
After lunch and recess, it all comes together in a delicious strawberry shortcake with a scoop of ice cream!
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