About School Assemblies
Grades Pre-K through 8 can experience “Try it, You’ll Like it” and “The Super Salad Bar” nutrition assemblies in schools and at camps, too!
Kids can’t get enough of these fun and interactive experiences that leave principals, teachers, parent volunteers and parents at home in awe as kids tempt their taste buds with food that comes from nature!
Our hands-on approach is so memorable because students love sampling food. We know that food allergies are a concern and as registered dietitians we partner with your school nurse to make sure all children are safe. All of the food served is free of peanuts and tree nuts, and in most cases are wheat free. We serve high quality natural and organic foods for taste testing, too.
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About School Assemblies
Grades Pre-K through 8 can experience “Try it, You’ll Like it” and “The Super Salad Bar” nutrition assemblies in schools and at camps, too!
Kids can’t get enough of these fun and interactive experiences that leave principals, teachers, parent volunteers and parents at home in awe as kids tempt their taste buds with food that comes from nature!
Our hands-on approach is so memorable because students love sampling food. We know that food allergies are a concern and as registered dietitians we partner with your school nurse to make sure all children are safe. All of the food served is free of peanuts and tree nuts, and in most cases are wheat free. We serve high quality natural and organic foods for taste testing, too.
“Programs like HealthBarn USA’s ‘Try It’ assemblies aid in exposing our students to a variety of healthy foods through a fun and interactive educational experience. The more our students are exposed, the easier it becomes for them to make healthy choices.”
– Raquel Barnes, Health and Physical Education teacher and Wellness Chair, H.B. Wilson Family School, Camden City, NJ
“Try It, You’ll Like It” Assembly
This assembly is a one-of-a-kind, hands on healthy-lifestyle experience that empowers children of all ages to try healthy foods (foods are free of nuts, wheat and eggs), be active, participate in family meals and much more.
The 90-minute (can be modified to 60 minutes depending on size of group) interactive program for a maximum of 300 students fulfills several Core Curriculum Content Standards while students engage in a practical healthy lifestyle experience for their health and well-being.
What this Assembly includes:
- Introduction to healthy-lifestyle and the USDA’s MyPlate;
- Physical activity-lead exercises;
- Expert taste testers volunteer from the audience to try foods from the five food groups including the Rainbow Swirly Smoothie recipe, too;
- All students visit each of the tasting stations reflecting the five food groups to try new and favorite foods;
- HealthBarn USA recipe and educational materials are available for take home.
* Natural and organic foods as well as supplies are included.
“Is HealthBarn USA a store? My son who never eats salad came home from school requesting salad and talked about your salad dressing? Can I come by and buy it?”
“Sorry mom you can’t buy it, but we can share the recipe with you so you can make it home!”
– From a mom who dialed into HealthBarn USA
Super Salad Bar Assembly
The Super Salad Bar School Assembly ignites students’ curiosity about where food comes from and why fresh is best for their bodies and the planet. It is the perfect sequel to HealthBarn USA’s wildly popular “Try It, You’ll Like It” Assembly.
What this Assembly includes:
The 45-minute (20 minute educational format for game; 20-25 minute salad bar tasting) format for a maximum of 125 students per assembly fulfills several Core Curriculum Content Standards while students engage in an exciting food and agricultural adventure for their health and well-being.
- Introduction to HealthBarn USA and the concept of growing and eating fresh food locally and seasonally;
- Seasonal food, jeopardy-style game to test their fruit and veggie knowledge;
- Super Salad Bar* tasting experience where students build personal salads from a variety of healthy toppings and homemade dressing choices;
- Educational materials are available for take home.
* Natural and organic foods as well as supplies are included
Do Your Students Want More HealthBarn USA Time?
Extend the HealthBarn USA experience by taking a School Field Trip to the Barn!
During this fun and educational year-round visit, students Pre-K through 8th grade learn about the importance of fresh, seasonal produce and why eating naturally matters.