Garden School Foundation's City Seedlings

Delve into a world where performing arts meet environmental education at the Garden School Foundation's City Seedlings Camp. This enchanting summer retreat offers a refreshing break from the typical asphalt and chain link playgrounds often found near freeways. In the balmy summer of 2003, a band of determined staff at the 24th Street Elementary School in Los Angeles decided to defy the norm. Faced with the prospect of their beloved playground being paved anew with yet more asphalt, these mavericks, led by the indomitable Linda Slater and the visionary principal Yongpyo Grace Yoon, turned to their community for support. Their objective was simple yet audacious: to reimagine a future that was more vibrant and engaging for their students than just an expanse of asphalt. The result was the magnificent City Seedlings Camp, a testament to the power of community involvement and innovative thinking. Here, children are immersed in the performing arts and environmental education, making every day a unique adventure. The camp is a lively departure from the monotonous, allowing children to explore the beauty of nature and the exhilaration of performance. The City Seedlings Camp stands as a beacon of hope, a model for what can be achieved when a community comes together to create a more optimistic future for its children. It's more than just a camp- it's a creative and enlightening journey that leaves lasting impressions on young hearts and minds. So, why choose the ordinary when you can opt for extraordinary? Let your kids experience the magic of the City Seedlings Camp this summer.