The Youth Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) provides first-hand experience cultivating organic vegetables, herbs, flowers, and perennials on our 1.25 acre site. The garden includes raised beds for seasonal vegetables and medicinal herbs, as well as fruit and nut trees, wildflowers, roses, and native plants. You will learn alongside qualified gardeners/urban farmers, fellow apprentices, and community members of all ages.
GAP Youth learn hands on skills and run our weekly farmstand
What skills have you gained this season?
“Learning how to interact more with different ages. Engaging with the youth more often.”
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– Danielle,
“My experience was very positive and what surprised me very (much was) that this was something I was actually into and decided to apply for college where I can pursue it more.”
– Tristan
Apply to be a GAP Apprentice
Applications due May 31, 2025
Group interview will be held on June 7, 2025
2025 Program Dates
Apprentices are expected to commit to both summer and fall sessions. Please make sure you are available for all program days before applying.
Summer 2025
July 10 – August 23
Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m
Fall 2025
August 30 – October 25
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Key Apprentice Responsibilities
- Taking care of the Farm: harvesting vegetables, weeding, watering, composting
- Engaging with community members, volunteers and visitors
- Participating in weekly team building activities, workshops & field trips
- Assisting with the coordination of special events, including the farm stand, community workshops, seasonal programs and volunteer days
- Preparing and facilitating a workshop of their own design at the conclusion of the program
Qualifications
- You will be entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2025
- You currently have or will get your working papers (Employment Certification)
- You have or are able to set up a bank account to receive payment via electronic transfer
- You live in Brooklyn. Priority will be given to students who live or attend school in East Flatbush, Canarsie, Brownsville, Flatlands or Flatbush
- Interests
- You are eager to learn about growing and taking care of plants
- You want to explore the connections between food and people
- You like being outdoors and enjoy working outdoors in the sun, light rain, and with dirt
- You are collaborative and willing to work alongside others as a part of the farm crew
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The Wyckoff House Museum is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, transgender, and gender nonconforming people.