FARM KIDS MINI FARMERS PROGRAM - THE SUN
9am – 3pm | $130 | ages 5 to 15 yrs.
The kids become mini farmers and after a detailed tour get set to work doing farm chores. We collect eggs, restock our pet chickens bedding, ensure they have fresh water and clean out the coup. We work on our dedicated Farm Kids garden plot and tend to our onsite worm Subpod. If the opportunity arises, we assist the farmers with their chores. They forage, cook, make natural products, create and see where their food comes from as well as experience countless opportunities to learn about teamwork, community, and ethical farming practices.
Discussion
· Why do humans need sunlight? Why do plants need sunlight? How do plants react to the sun? Explore the farm gardens and see how the farmers plant certain species in full sun, half sun and in the shade.
· How do the seasons effect the farm and food production?
· Sunflowers and how they move with the sun.
· Simple Photosynthesis.
· Sun Safety talk and discussion about chemicals in sunscreen.
Activities
· Make natural sunscreen and after sun gel from Aloe Vera picked from the garden.
· Plant Aloe and sunflowers in our garden.
What to bring
Children will need:
Sturdy walking shoes
Raincoat
Sunhat
Healthy lunch box and water bottle for the day
Backpack (to carry above)
All items need to be labelled
Where to Meet
We will meet at the Farm House opposite the restaurant. Please look out for the signs to guide you.
Ages
These workshops are appropriate for children who are interested in farming, energetic and willing to work. 5yrs to 15yrs
Extra Service
If you are a working parent please discuss with the Farm Kids Manager if you need your child to start early or finish later than the designated program time so as to get to and from work. For an extra fee this can be arranged.
Please don’t forget that if you cannot make it to our planned workshops we can tailor a workshop especially for your group. Email farmkids@thefarm.com.au for more detail.
PRIVATE WORKSHOPS
Please don’t forget that if you cannot make it to our planned workshops we can tailor a workshop especially for your group. Email farmkids@thefarm.com.au for more detail.