BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation

06/20/2026

☀️ Summer Camps Are Filling Fast!

There’s still time to give kids an unforgettable summer of hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and connection to agriculture and food systems 🌱

Our summer camp opportunities are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and get kids learning through real-world experiences from the farm to the garden and everything in between.

But spots are limited and they are filling quickly!

If you’ve been thinking about registering, now is the time to secure your spot before it’s too late ⏳

👉 Learn more and register here: https://bcaitc.ca/gardening-camps-kids

Let’s make this summer one to remember 💚

06/19/2026

🎉 Celebrate National Dairy Month with a classic favourite: Tres Leches Cake! 🥛

There’s no need for a special occasion to enjoy cake… make it any day! This delicious Tres Leches recipe features three BC dairy ingredients that give it its signature moist, rich, and creamy texture.

Soft, sweet, and perfectly indulgent! It’s a simple way to highlight the incredible quality of BC dairy while creating something truly special at home.

Perfect for sharing, celebrating, or just treating yourself! 💙

Download here: https://bcaitc.ca/recipes/tres-leches-cake

06/16/2026

Our Teacher Champion Series features educators passionate about agriculture and food education.

June's Teacher Champion profile spotlighted Andrea Salzbrenner, a teacher at David Thompson Secondary School in Invermere.

Andrea's favourite resources are Farm Explorer BC and Grow BC.
In Andrea's words""We love the Farm & Food Maps resources! Farm Explorer BC is such a fantastic guide to touring local farms, and Grow BC is full of fascinating insights on BC commodities, oysters being a particular favourite. Being in the East Kootenays, we feel so lucky to experience products like BC oysters firsthand. It’s truly special. When they arrive, the excitement from our Culinary students and even others across the school is palpable. Every delivery turns into a hands-on, immersive learning experience, connecting our students to local farmers and the incredible flavours of BC.”

Read more about her educational activities at: https://bcaitc.ca/blog/teacher-champion-andrea-salzbrenner
Thank you to for sponsoring this series.

School District No. 6 - Rocky Mountain

06/12/2026

Proud to have represented our flagship program FRESH for KIDS at the national Nourishing Futures School Food Forum in Montreal!
Last week, our Executive Director Cheryl Johnson joined over 500 school food leaders, educators, researchers, and Indigenous knowledge holders from across Canada to discuss the future of school food systems. More than 80 participants attended from BC, including BCAITC's own Chef Ambassador, Trevor Randle!

Held on the unceded territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation (Tiohtià:ke / Montreal), the forum centred on collaboration, food sovereignty, and creating inclusive, culturally grounded school food environments for all students.

Grateful for the learning and connection, and excited to bring these insights back to British Columbia. 💚

Learn more or support FRESH for KIDS: https://bcaitc.ca/fresh-kids

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Get ready for adventure! ☀️🌿
Summer Camp 2026 is open for registration!

Treat your child to a summer of discovery, featuring farm animals, gardening, and water play! 🐐🌱💧

Ages 6-11 | Abbotsford | Pencil Patch

Sign up now and make this summer one to remember!

Visit to learn more and register here: https://www.bcaitc.ca/gardening-camps-kids

We are a non-profit organization that provides local agriculture and food education to BC students.

06/04/2026

A big thank you to the UFV Horticulture students who joined us at Pencil Patch to support our ongoing restoration following the 2025 flood impacts 🌱

With hands-on effort and their expertise, they helped restore and revitalize the space, supporting soil health, garden areas, and future learning spaces for students.

Pencil Patch is all about rebuilding and growing together through community care, resilience, and connection to the land 💚

We’re grateful for your time, energy, and support UFV Horticulture team 🌾

If you would like to support Pencil Patch, whether through in-kind contributions, monetary donations, or volunteering, please feel free to reach out or visit https://www.bcaitc.ca/volunteer-opportunities

05/25/2026

🍎✨ DELIVERY WEEK! ✨🥕

Fresh, local goodness is making its way into classrooms across BC! FRESH for KIDS delivery is here, bringing nutritious foods to support students’ learning and well-being 🌱

A big thank you to the incredible volunteers and BC farmers who make each delivery possible, you’re helping nourish students and connect them to local food every step of the way 💛

This delivery features:
🥕 Carrots
🥚 Eggs
🍊 Oranges
🌶️ Peppers
🍅 Tomatoes
🥒 Cucumber
🧀 Cheese sticks
🥛 Milk
🍑 Yogurt
Every delivery helps build healthy habits, supports local agriculture, and fuels students for success in and out of the classroom.

👋 P.S. Want to bring FRESH for KIDS to your school? Learn more at: https://bcaitc.ca/fresh-kids

Fresh Direct Produce Saputo Windset Farms

05/23/2026

We’re excited to announce that BCAITC's Summer Institute is now open to all Adult Learners! For the first time ever, you can now register through our new non-credit workshop option, making this hands-on agri-learning experience more accessible and flexible than ever. It's like Summer Camp for adults!

2026 BCAITC Summer Institute:
📍 Abbotsford, BC
📅 July 20–24, 2026

Set in one of the most productive farming regions in the world, BCAITC's Summer Institute connects participants with local agriculture and food through immersive, real-world learning experiences.

✨ Non-Credit Workshop Registration Includes:
✔ No educational prerequisites required
✔ No final project or presentations required
✔ Certificate of completion provided at the end of the week

💲 Cost: $550 + GST; includes all tours, refreshments, snacks and lunch each day
🗓 Registration Deadline: July 9, 2026

⚠️ Spots are limited - Register today!

Interested in joining us at Summer Institute?
Contact [email protected] or call 604-854-6064 for more information or to register, visit: https://www.bcaitc.ca/summer-institute -

05/18/2026

🇨🇦🌿 Happy Victoria Day! 🌿🇨🇦

Wishing everyone a safe and happy long weekend ☀️

As spring continues across BC, it’s a great reminder of growth, community, and the season ahead 🌱