Springridge Farm Spring Program for Primary Grade Children

Geared to correlate with the Ontario Science & Technology curriculum for grades K-3

JUNE 12 UNTIL MID JULY, 2008

Take a WAGON RIDE to the strawberry fields (opportunity to observe a farm using all 5 senses).

Learn HOW FARMER JOHN GROWS STRAWBERRIES and why they are good for us (growth and change in plants).

Visit the strawberry patch to PICK A FEW STRAWBERRIES to eat (daily and seasonal cycles).

Take a NATURE WALK (curiosity and willingness to explore).

Visit and feed the farm animals.

Jump in the huge straw bales and play in the corn trail.

Each child will receive a COLOURING COUPON to bring back to the farm with their families to pick a free quart of strawberries and activity poster.

REFRESHMENT: Each student will receive a peach drink.

TIME & COST: The morning and afternoon programs are 11/2 hours, and the cost is $6.00 per child (includes GST). The 11:00 am lunch time program is 2 hours, and the cost is $6.50 per child (includes GST). Food is not included; children bring a bag lunch. There is a minimum group charge for 20 children per tour guide. Most of our program is under cover, so rain is not a problem. Payment is due at time of the tour. To book, call 905-878-4908 between 9:00 and 4:30, Monday through Friday. A confirmation letter will be faxed to you. Information about our fall and winter programs will be sent to you in June.

NEW for 2008: Teachers and adult helpers are free up to a 5:1 ratio (children to adults).  Any adults over this will be charged $6.

TO BOOK:

Please submit a Booking Request Form or call 905-878-4908 from 9:00-4:30 Monday through Friday.

ABOUT SPRINGRIDGE: Springridge Farm is a beautiful fruit farm located on the side of the Niagara Escarpment, just west of Milton. At Springridge there is a large barn with a unique gift shop, deli and bakery, a farm animal barn, pavilion and play areas.