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Newport campers taste test healthy treats
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Anthony Fray (left) enjoyed his muffin with his classmate Faith Colkitt (right) while Goodness Grows employee ,Meagan Tehua, discussed the value of healthy eating during Camp Newport's taste testing June 20.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Yousuf Rehmon writes down his thoughts on eating healthy foods during Camp Newport's taste testing June 20.
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Yousuf Rehmon writes down his thoughts on eating healthy foods during Camp Newport's taste testing June 20.
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Athena Patrick (left) and Ashlee Semond get ready to taste test healthy foods during Camp Newport June 20.
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Michael Semond dives into a delicious muffin made by Goodness Grows during Camp Newport taste testing June 20.
By EARTHA TERRELL
Children learned some healthy recipes using only fruits and vegetables during Camp Newport summer enrichment program June 20. One of the highlights was the children taste testing muffins and drinks made out of fresh fruit from Goodness Grows.
“It’s important that kids know what’s in their food and are interested in choosing what foods they like,” said Goodness Grows employee Meagan Tehua.
Some children were delighted to taste new things while others were a little apprehensive. The taste testing aligned with the program’s goal, which is to provide a healthy breakfast and lunch to students throughout the summer.
The program initially began as a way to provide breakfast and lunch to children in the summer who didn’t have access to food. It has evolved into a program that also offers learning and activities, according to camp counselor Nate Childers.
Goodness Grows is just one of several weekly guests that come and talk to students throughout the summer. The seven-week camp also provides several activities and field trips for children. Camp participants have the opportunity to gain new experiences, and learn and meet new people in the process.
“We want to inspire them. Our program actually uses a compass as its logo because we want to help kids navigate through their lives. It’s very fulfilling and it’s fun to get to know the children and the parents. Just to see the expressions on the kids’ faces shows their appreciation,” Childers said.