Mini Farmers - Term 1, 2025

9am – 3pm | ages 5 to 12 yrs

• Friday 14 February: Chickens and Poultry
  9am - 3pm | A tour of The Farm, discuss the importance and sustainability of poultry on farms, chicken life cycles, make a clay egg cup and start a hatching program.

• Friday 21 February: Pigs
  9am - 3pm | A tour of The Farm, find out all about pigs and their unique traits, talk about ethical considerations, cook ham and cheese toasties and create a piggy-themed game.

• Friday 28 February: Goats
  9am - 3pm | A tour of The Farm, talk about goats' role in regenerative farming, perform a goat themed show and cook goat cheese frittatas for lunch.

• Friday 7 March: Sheep
  9am - 3pm | A tour of The Farm, learn about the role of sheep on farms and the wool production process and complete wool crafting projects.

• Friday 14 March: Cows
  9am - 3pm | A tour of The Farm, discuss life cycles, roles and sustainable practices in cattle farming, make a "Pin the Tail on the Cow" game and blend dairy based smoothies.

• Friday 21 March: Horses
  9am - 3pm | A tour of The Farm, find out all about the roles of different horse breeds and basic horse care, make lucky horseshoes and do some horse husbandry.

• Friday 28 March: Productive Pollinators
  9am - 3pm | A tour of the farm, learn about the importance of pollinators in food production and ecosystem health, make beeswax candles and other bee-themed craft.

• Friday 4 April: Paddock to Plate
  9am - 3pm | A tour of the farm, talk about the importance of local produce and responsible harvesting, reflect on the term and prepare a meal using produce from the local farm.

$640 Term Booking (8 sessions - receive a 39% discount)
$130 per individual day session

This Term our focus will be on animal farming. We will learn and discover what animals are raised and kept on farms and why. We’ll delve into all the animals that are raised here at The Farm. Children will get to explore the roles and benefits of farm animals and regenerative farming practices. Each week will see a new farm animal topic where children will gain a deeper understanding of the different life cycles, traits and uses of each animal, matched with creative activities and discussions to deepen their understanding.

As always there will be ongoing discussions and hands on learning that encompasses; planting with the seasons, companion planting and how to build and maintain healthy soil. Children will be encouraged to get into our garden plot regularly to get their hands dirty. They will be responsible for planting, caring for, maintaining and harvesting from our garden.

Farm Kids is rooted in a play-based learning philosophy, fostering a strong connection with nature. Our program emphasises respectful partnerships with children and families, encouraging the development of strong friendships and, most importantly, having fun! We believe nature is the classroom, and our teachers learn alongside the children as they explore and grow together.

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. If travelling from QLD, please remember daylight savings.

Ages
These workshops are appropriate for children who are interested in farming, energetic and willing to work. Ages 5 to 12 years.

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.

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 details.