What is the POP Club?
The Power of Produce (POP) Club is a nationwide initiative that began in Oregon in 2011. The program seeks to incorporate children ages five through twelve into the farmers market community, and empower them to make healthy food choices. POP Club was launched at the Williamsburg Farmers Market in April 2016, and continues to grow thanks to the support of SHIP (School Health Initiative Program). Every Saturday at 9:30, children are invited to listen to a story read by community partners, volunteers, and local celebrities. Then, they can participate in an activity and sample two bites of a fresh fruit or vegetable. Finally, they receive three tokens each to spend on a healthy snack from the market.
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2018 Schedule
Wondering what the POP tent has to offer this week? Find out here!
| Date | Two-bites | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| April 21 | Kale | Safety Activity |
| May 26 | Strawberries | Scavenger Hunt |
| June 2 | Snow Peas | Fitness is Fun! |
| June 9 | Kohlrahbi | Bingo! |
| June 16 | Blueberries | Father's Day Craft |
| June 23 | Cucumbers | National Pollinator Week: Craft |
| June 30 | Tomatoes | Make it Yourself : Yogurt Parfait |
| July 7 | Melon | Scavenger Hunt |
| July 14 | Peppers | Squash Super Heroes |
| July 21 | Fitness is Fun: Fitness Bingo! | |
| July 28 | Melons | Fitness is Fun: Fitness Bingo! |
| August 4 | Purple Haze Carrots | Rev Your Bev |
| August 11 | Fruit and Veggie Crossword Puzzle | |
| August 18 | Sign Language Fun with Blossom n Thrive | |
| August 25 | Scavenger hunt | |
| September 1 | Fruit and Veggie Sign Language |