Saunders Farm Educational Tours
Dear Educators,
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. For over 15 years, our enthusiastic instructors have engaged thousands of young minds with interactive activities that emphasize learning through experience. We’ve listened to your feedback and made great improvements to our packages that your students will love! Every teacher will receive a resource booklet to supplement activities back in the classroom. All activities meet the requirements of the Ontario Curriculum in Science and Technology, Social Studies, and Language.
Farm Site Amenities:
- Saunders Farm is a working farm with Pumpkin Fields, Farm Gardens and an Arboretum
- Century-old buildings amidst 25 acres of landscaped gardens
- Indoor washrooms
- Plenty of free parking
- Ample picnic tables and grassy picnic areas
- Safe, clean, friendly environment
- First-aid trained staff
Now is the time to add this highly acclaimed, action-filled learning adventure to your Fall Curriculum program!
Workshops
Choose A Workshop to combine with self-guided time to explore our incredible award-winning attractions. Both workshops also include a Wagon Ride around our 100-acre farm!
PUMPKINS & HARVEST
- “The Great Pumpkin Show”: Introduced last year, this highly energetic, interactive and informative show stars the number one fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!) of the season, the pumpkin! Students will see learn how pumpkins grow and will discover the role of bees in plant growth. Each child will bring home a “Jack-be-Little” pumpkin.
- “The Simple Scarecrow” a delightful original puppet show that illustrates the importance of a wanderlust scarecrow to the growth and harvest of the autumn crops.
AMAZEING AUTUMN
Be aMAZEd! Workshop: Students will get lost as they discover the difference between mazes and labyrinths! This in-depth workshop will unlock the secrets of the Classical Labyrinth. The workshop winds up with students participating in a centuries-old Labyrinth Dance.
Enjoy our Self-Guided Fun & Attractions!
Jumping Pillows, Farm Pedal Cart Racetrack, Saunders Mining Company (extra charge)
10 Mazes & Labyrinths, Discovery Barn, Witch Mountain’s 40-foot Slide, incredible play structures, Nature Walks...& much more!
Booking Information:
MORNING AND AFTERNOON FARM TOUR TIMES AVAILABLE
Tuesday through Friday, October 4 – 28, 2011 and Halloween Monday, October 31, 2011 Educational tours will not be available on Friday, October 7, PD day.
Regular Haunting Season daytime attractions will be open on that day.
ADMISSION: Admission for each Tour is $8 per person plus HST. Free admission for teachers 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 check in at the Farm Shop upon arrival.
Confirmation Notice will be faxed or emailed to you immediately following your booking reservation.
Where are we?
Saunders Farm is located at:
7893 Bleeks Road in Munster, Ontario (western part of City of Ottawa)
Please contact us for directions.
Call Marg now to book your Saunders Farm Educational Tour!
613-838-5440 or marg@saundersfarm.com