Great Lakes Farms School Tours
We are thrilled to welcome students back for the 2023/2024 school year!
Our tours aim to give students a deeper understanding of the daily responsibilities involved in running a farm and the importance of the farm-to-table movement and food literacy.
We also delve into the growing cycle of fruits, helping students appreciate the hard work of producing the food that ends up on their tables.
We explore the world of Ag technology and Ag diversification for University students, giving them a glimpse of cutting-edge techniques to optimize their yields and maximize their profits.
Tour Information and Pricing
We have a tour for every season!
2023 PRICING $13.50+tax per person
School Faculty and Bus Drivers - FREE
Chaperones: One free for every four students. Additional parents $13.50+tax
School Tours Kindergarten -Grade three
Our tours are curriculum-based for Kindergarten to grade 3. We also offer more custom tours for pre-school, high school and adult or corporate groups. Please include group information when booking to ensure we have a tour tailored just to you. Our minimum group size is 25 people, and the maximum is 80 people. Great Lakes Farms can accommodate groups of up to 120 participants; contact us to make arrangements.
TOUR START TIMES: 10 AM & 12 PM
Groups are typically on-site for 1.5-2hrs. Additional accommodations may be possible.
EXAMPLE OF SCHOOL-AGE TOUR KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 3:
Educational video
Learn and pick with the farmers
Educational tractor wagon ride
Snack (Apple slices & cider)
Access to our Fun Farm
Student-picked, fresh produce
One free pass per student for future use.
Types of School Tours
Based on the season, you can expect the following possible curriculum-focused activities:
September-October
NOW BOOKING FOR SEPT 13, 2023-OCT 31, 2023
School Apple Tour
Students learn about an apple's life cycle and the proper picking technique. Each teacher will receive a bag of apples picked by the class.
School Pumpkin Tour
Students learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin. The class receives a pumpkin to take back to the school. Every child receives a mini pumpkin.
May-June
CONTACT US FOR FUTURE DATES
School Spring Planting Tour
Students learn what a busy time the Spring is for the farm, and help Farmer Joe with the spring planting. Every student takes home their own planted seed.
School Strawberry Tour
Students learn about the life cycle of a strawberry. Each student picks a quart of strawberries to take home.
Book a school field trip.
To schedule your visit, please visit the school's reservation page. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask.
We also offer Peach tours in August to Nursery Schools and Day Camps
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tours are available weekdays
Picnic space is available outdoors, if the weather is suitable
Students are to remain under the supervision of teachers and supervisors at all times
Multiple grades may be accommodated to save schools on transportation
Tours are tailored to grades/age and will need to be separated
Please dress for the weather
We love having groups visit the farm. If your group is looking for something different let us know.
We would be happy to design a tour just for you!
