Kids Market Bucks Club
Markets Grow Healthy Kids!
Thank you to United Way of Kitsap for being our 2023 Kids Market Bucks Club Sponsors
The Bremerton Community Farmers Market’s Kids Market Bucks Club is modeled after a national program called “Power of Produce” with some fun added twists. The mission of our program is to educate and encourage children to take part in their local food system, meet the farmers that grow their food, and understand the benefits of eating healthy, nutritious foods.
The first Thursday of June, July, August*, and September kids ages 3-12 are welcome to visit our Kids Tent with a parent or guardian and complete an activity. Once the activity has been completed, we’ll stamp their Kids Market Club Passport and give them $4 to spend on fresh fruits, veggies, and edible plant starts. Kids who complete ALL of the monthly activities will receive a special reward at the end of the season. Passports will be kept at the market so participants don’t have to remember to bring them back each week.
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*A special Kids Market Bucks Club has been added to Back to School Day on August 24th.
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Who Benefits?
This program will benefit children 3yrs – 12yrs old, with an emphasis on healthy eating and living activities. Each monthly activity will differ.
Kids are empowered to make healthier food choices on their own by having direct buying power with the market bucks. Through the activities provided monthly, they are exposed to healthier food options and healthier lifestyle behaviors which will provide them a solid foundation and enhance their food literacy.
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Farmers also benefit from the additional funds circulating at the market through the Kids Market Bucks Club!
To learn more about our Kids Market Bucks Club, or ways that you can help support this program and help it grow, contact Manager@BremertonCommunityFarmersMarket.com
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2023 Schedule
June 1st, 2023 - The Importance of Bees
This activity will highlight the various ways bees benefit our environment and our foods.
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July 6th, 2023 - So Fresh, So Clean
This activity will be about hydrating our bodies and cleaning and washing our food.
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August 3rd, 2023 - Food & Mood
This activity will be about how the foods we eat can influence our moods and emotions.
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August 24th, 2023 - Eat a Rainbow
This activity will be about the benefits of eating a diet full of colorful of fruits and vegetables.
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September 1st, 2022 - Nice & Dice
This activity will be on learning about what a healthy plate looks like through a fun naming game.
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OCTOBER 12th - Last day to use your Kids Market Bucks at your favorite farm vendors.
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