Chef Daniela Craciun, director of youth and family at Unity of Naples, invites children ages 5 to 12 to attend a Future Sprouts Summer Camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June 29 to July 3, 2026, for a week of mindfulness, gardening and cooking. Whether attending for one or more days or the entire week, kids will learn to cook everything from scratch; plant seeds and care for growing food; understand nutrition in a fun, simple way; build confidence in the kitchen; and work together as a team.

All of the meals will include organic ingredients, eggs from free-range chickens and ducks and fresh herbs and garden vegetables from Craciun’s 2.2-acre farm. Daily activities feature meditation, hands-on cooking, gardening, healthy meals and games designed to help children connect with food from seed to plate while learning about different cultures through cooking. Themes range from Italian cuisine, tacos, Romanian dishes, traditional comfort foods to a Friday pizza party.

Craciun, a chef with more than 30 years of experience, believes children benefit from understanding where food comes from and how healthy ingredients nourish both body and mind. “This is the first Future Sprouts Summer Camp, with many more inspiring programs and community experiences to come,” shares Craciun. “Stay tuned for homeschooling programs, family experiences and weekly Sunday mindfulness classes.”