Group and School Tours

 

Math, history, natural resources, and biology are just a few things we farmers work with everyday. Let us cover your daily lesson plans with a visit to the farm!

We have 2 hours of educational activities based on the season. You will also want to plan for an additional ½ hour to 1 hour to enjoy your packed lunch in our picnic/play area.

Your Spring 2010 tour includes:

ü  4- 30 minute rotations

ü  Hayride tour of our dairy farm- from calf to cow learn how we take care of our 500+ animals

ü  Dirt  Babies- students will get to be mini farmers & create something to take home, while learning about seeds & plant cycles

ü  Sheep to Shawl- Warmer weather means even the animals need help taking off their winter coats! We will demonstrate all the steps we take to shear our sheep & how wool is prepared to make your favorite sweaters

ü  Chicken Class- Feathers, beaks, eggs & chicks… students will become poultry experts after this interactive, wings-on activity

ü  Play & Picnic Area –Perfect for burning off energy & refueling with your packed lunch

ü  Ice cream snack for every paid admission- students, chaperones & teachers!

 

(These activities are enjoyed in a ½ hour station rotation. Depending on your group’s size, you may be divided into groups (30-50 individuals per group) . This will be discussed at the time you book your tour.)

 

Please keep in mind!

We are a sunshine event only. Sadly, it’s not much fun on the farm while it’s raining. We will do the best we can with rescheduling your tour if you get rained out. We will be in contact with you as the forecast looms, and make the final decision by 7am of your date.

We provide everyone with an ice cream treat. Please inform us of any dairy/food allergies in your group, and we will provide an alternative snack for those individuals.

Portable restrooms and hand-washing stations are handicap-accessible.

 

Ready to book a tour?

1.    Download Booking Worksheet: Adobe PDF  or WORD

2.   Complete the worksheet (with estimates) and 2 or 3 possible dates

3.   Fax (540)439-1437 or email tours@cows-n-corn.com completed booking worksheet.

Read confirmation email and check for accuracy. Plan to have a great time on the farm!

 

Special Note:

We are a working family dairy farm first and foremost, we have yet to cancel a tour due to anything farm related, but we do reserve the right to cancel or adjust your tour package.  For example, some animals or sights view on the web page might not be available the day of your tour.  If for any reason we feel we will not be able to provide you and your students with an enjoyable, educational experience we will reschedule you to an agreed upon date.

 

Things to Remember:

Don't hesitate to call 540-439-4806 or email
Tours@cows-n-corn.com if you have questions.

Travel time- We have four 30 minute learning stations, plus you need time for Lunch and/or snack, bathroom breaks and playtime.  So plan your trip so you won't be rushed.  Call us if you would like us to adjust our programming to fit your schedule.

Our "General Store" will be open and is stocked with limited items such as bottled water, cookies, ice cream etc.  Also," Got Milk"  T-Shirts and various other seasonal items will be available for purchase.

 

We recommend normal play clothes for the children, but we do not recommend any open toed shoes.  Boots or old shoes are not necessary under regular conditions but would be recommend, if we have been experiencing wet conditions prior to your visit.   

 

Remember you will be visiting a farm, students will come in contact with dust, straw, hay and other normal things found on a farm.  Please review with students and parents about asthma or allergies to the above mentioned items as well as allergies to bees or insect bites.

 

Yahoo Maps can pinpoint us precisely by using the farm address of 5191 Germantown Road. We have plenty of parking for buses and cars. 

 

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment, so that you can enjoy your tour and not be rushed.  We will present you with an approximate schedule upon your arrival.  Some activities will be presented to the entire group while some activities it will be necessary to divide your group. 

DON'T FORGET THE CAMERA- MEMORIES WILL BE MADE!


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