Our Youth Program Offers for Children
Microgreens Project
Through partnerships with schools, our Microgreens Project focuses on educating toddlers about food nutrition and sustainability through age-appropriate, engaging learning experiences.
As part of a mission to incorporate a lifelong understanding and commitment to food nutrition, and sustainability, we start teaching children early on to create a deep bond and understanding.
Kids Club at the Market
Throughout the program, participating children and teens will receive at least $2 in market currency (POP tokens) each week, allowing them to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables.
This initiative empowers children to make healthy food choices. Each visit also earns them a stamp in their Market Passport, encouraging continued engagement and learning while simultaneously supporting the community economy and helping to subsidize food for residents.
Programs for The Young Adults
Workforce Development
Through our partnerships, we created an internship program introducing youth to agribusiness, communications, sustainability, technology, and environmental stewardship.
Interns receive training in software tools, marketing, photography, outreach, and program coordination, while youth leaders facilitate activities on healthy food, creativity, and sustainability.
Youth Agritourism
In addition to our other services, Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project invests deeply in youth development and agricultural education by creating hands-on learning opportunities in Harlem and the Bronx.
Our trips are centered around education and fun, ensuring that the youth gain a deeper understanding of farming and local and urban agriculture.
Field-Work Grad Research
Alongside project-based work, graduate students have the opportunity to conduct research at Uptown & Boogie. Regardless of their academic discipline, this collaboration provides valuable opportunities for professional and career development
This initiative is designed to give students hands-on experience working in a nonprofit organization aligned with their area of study, while showcasing the many opportunities for professional growth and knowledge within the nonprofit sector.
More Educational Development
Sustainability Project Building
Uptown & Boogie allows undergraduate and graduate students to bring their project ideas to life by providing the resources, guidance, and space needed to gain hands-on experience and enhance their résumés.
Projects are open to students of all backgrounds and skill sets, ranging from the arts and food nutrition to program development. Each project directly contributes to the growth of our nonprofit, ensuring that students’ work is meaningful and professionally recognized.
We believe every young person deserves meaningful experiences that empower them to become proactive members of their community, which is why we are committed to making the Youth Program a permanent initiative. Your donation helps us make this vision a reality!
