Springridge Farm Fall Program for Primary Grade Children
Geared to correlate with the Ontario Science & Technology curriculum for grades K-3
October 6 to 31, 2008
The program will feature:
A wagon ride along the escarpment to see the fall colours (opportunity to observe a farm using all 5 senses).
A visit to the pumpkin patch so each child can pick a pumpkin to take home (observe and describe how the growth of plants is affected by changes in environmental conditions).
Inspecting different kinds of gourds and squashes (classify plants according to visible characteristics).
Exploring the "BOO BARN", a fun surprise the children will love (demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to explore and experiment)!
A visit with the farm animals...goats, chickens, turkeys and rabbits (demonstrate an understanding of the basic needs of animals).
Play time in the huge straw bales and corn trail (exploration and investigation).
REFRESHMENT: The children will be served a peach drink.
HANDOUTS: Each child will receive a small pumpkin, a coupon to come back with their families for a FREE GINGERBREAD MAN as well as a FARM ACTIVITY POSTER.
TIME & COST: The morning and afternoon programs are 1-1/2 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). There is a minimum group charge for 20 children per tour guide. A confirmation letter will be faxed to you. Most of our program is under cover, so rain is not a problem. Payment is due at time of the tour.
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 each.
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. Springridge grows strawberries, raspberries and pumpkins. At Springridge there is a large barn with a unique gift shop, deli and bakery, a farm animal barn, pavilion and play areas.
