CHamoru Culinary Heritage Summer Program

Guåhan Sustainable Culture is excited to invite middle school students (grades 6-8) to join our immersive summer program celebrating CHamoru culinary traditions and sustainable food practices!

Program Details:

• Session 1: June 4 - 27, 2025

• Program Break: June 30 - July 8, 2025 (No classes)

• Session 2: July 9 - August 1, 2025

• Daily Schedule: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Location: GSC Food Resiliency Hub in Yona (Former Hamamoto Gardens)

Students will discover the rich heritage of CHamoru cuisine while learning sustainable farming and cooking techniques from cultural experts. Each day offers hands-on activities that connect young learners to traditional foodways and environmental stewardship.

Registration Information:

To ensure equitable access to this popular program, students may initially register for one session only. Those interested in attending both sessions may request to be placed on a waitlist for their second preferred session. As space allows, waitlisted students will be notified of availability.

• June through August 2025 at our Food Resiliency Hub in Yona, this program offers weekly themed sessions where students will:

• Learn traditional recipes directly from CHamoru elders

• Grow and harvest local ingredients in our gardens

• Discover sustainable farming techniques

• Practice CHamoru language related to food and cooking

• Create a collection of family recipes and cultural knowledge

• Participate in hands-on cooking activities and tastings

• Connect with their cultural heritage through food

This program is free to join and limited to 20 students. Each week explores different themes, from ocean harvests to celebration foods, culminating in a community feast!

This program is made possible by funding from the Newman's Own Foundation