Your students will play, learn and grow with our exciting Educational Tours! Come and spend a morning or afternoon at the award-winning Saunders Farm to discover the importance of farming in our community, to learn about growing pumpkins and to experience the wonder of mazes.

An educational tour at Saunders Farm is guaranteed to be an informative and unique learning experience for your children. For over 15 years, our enthusiastic instructors have engaged thousands of young minds with interactive activities that emphasize learning through experience. All activities meet the requirements of the Ontario Curriculum in Science and Technology, Social Studies, and Language.

Your visit to Saunders Farm combines a dynamic workshop with self-guided time to explore our incredible award-winning attractions.

Now is the time to add this highly acclaimed, action-filled learning adventure to your Fall Curriculum program!

• Pumpkin Workshop – children will see how pumpkins grow in the field and will learn about the role of bees in plant growth. Each child will bring home a "Jack-be-Little" pumpkin.
• Wagon Ride
• "The Simple Scarecrow" Puppet Show – a delightful original story that illustrates the importance of a wanderlust scarecrow to the growth and harvest of the Fall crops.

• Maze Workshop - Students will discover the difference between a Maze and a Labyrinth, will design their own Classical Labyrinth and will perform the Labyrinth Dance.
  
• Wagon Ride

With each of the above tours, groups are also invited to explore on their own the following attractions:

• Discovery Barn – an interactive maze of themed rooms. Learn about the farmyard, seasons, space and more!
• Kidzone – children will love to climb and play in the awesome barnyard tree fort, pirate ship, tractor and train play structures.
• Activity Zone – a fun obstacle course using elements from our farm.
• Witch Mountain - climb to the top and slide down our 40-foot slide!
• The Mazes - North America's largest collection of hedge mazes and labyrinths!
  

Tuesday through Friday, October 6 – October 30, 2009
(bookings also available on Monday, October 26, 2009)
Educational tours will not be available on Friday, October 9, PD day.
Regular Haunting Season daytime attractions will be open.
MORNING AND AFTERNOON FARM TOUR TIMES AVAILABLE

Saunders Farm Booking Information

ADMISSION: Admission for each Tour is $8.00 per person (taxes included).
Free admission for teachers, directors and adult supervisors based on 5:1 supervision ratio.

How to Pay : Payment is due the day of the visit without exception. Have your count (children, supervisors and any additional adults) and your credit card, cheque or cash ready for when you meet our Tour Receptionist upon your arrival

Directions to the Farm: Print 2 copies of the map to Saunders Farm – one for your driver and one for you.

Confirmation Notice will be faxed or emailed to you immediately following your booking reservation.

Tips for an Enjoyable and Safe Tour

• RESERVE EARLY! Book now for the best selection of dates and transportation. Consider an early October visit and avoid our busier month-end days.
• Dress appropriately (including comfortable shoes!) for the cooler outdoor Fall weather. Activities are outdoors, RAIN or SHINE!
• Supervision is required at the ratio of 1 adult for every 5 children. Teachers and directors should be free of supervisory duties in order to provide overall assistance to their group.
• Please bring a litter-less lunch.

Book your Tour Online or call Marg at 613.838.5440 ext 115