Farm Discovery Days (Fall 2024)
Dates available: October 3, 4, 18, 25 and 31 Times available: 9a-10:30a, 11a-12:30p, or 1-2:30p.
Join us for an exciting field experience where learning and fun go hand in hand! Students will have the chance to explore a working farm and discover the wonders of agriculture. Through engaging activities and guided tours, they'll learn how vegetables grow, see farm machinery in action, and understand the importance of taking care of our environment. Hands-on experiences like pony grooming, egg collecting, and observing farm life up close will make for an unforgettable educational adventure. This trip is designed to spark curiosity, foster a love for nature, and provide meaningful insights into where our food comes from.
Details:
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$168 fee per program slot. Each program slot allows for up to 14 students to attend. If more than 14 students are in your classroom/group, you will need to register for an additional program slot(s) at the same time. Typically, there are 4 program slots available per start time per day.
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$80 non-refundable deposit is required to hold the date and program slot.
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Trips are 1.5 hours unless otherwise noted.
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One chaperone for every 14 students is required and is satisfied with teacher participation. Under the discretion of the teacher, additional chaperones may attend to a maximum of 14 adult chaperones per group at a cost of $14 per chaperone to be collected by the visiting school. The ratio of chaperones to students should not exceed 1:1.
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The teacher is free, along with necessary student support staff, i.e., paraprofessional, etc..
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Additional adults and/or children may not attend due to space constraints and program design. Infants may be brought if in a carrier on the body of an adult so adult hands are free to assist their child with activities. No strollers are allowed.
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The balance of fees for the program are due at least 2 weeks in advance of the program, which includes final costs of any added chaperones and add-on program fees. The schools/teachers are responsible for collecting all fees and making a payment.
Program Add-Ons:
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Pie pumpkins: $2 per person (for students only in October)
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Cider and Donuts: $3 per person (available FRIDAYS ONLY in October)
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Butter making: $2 per person
** Please verify your selected date/time.
An $80 deposit is due at registration with the balance due 14 days in advance of your program.
How to Register:
- Each program slot has a maximum capacity of 14 students. If you have more than 14 students, you will need to register for more than one program slot during the same time, i.e., for a 9a.m. start time, register for slot A-1 and A-2 with a class of 25 students.
- Select a first program slot and click reserve.
- Either logon as a returning group or guest once you have selected your slot(s).
- Fill out the form with number of visitors, ages and read details on waivers.
- If you need to add another field trip, click on "Keep shopping" in the cart to select additional group slots.
- When all groups are added, you can check out and make payment.
All payments for field trips are non-refundable and non-transferable.