Mini Farmers - Term 1, 2026

Join us for Farm Kids Term 1 2026, a fun and immersive nature-based program designed for children aged 5–12 who love hands-on learning. Families can book single sessions or enjoy a discounted rate when booking the full 8-week term. Each week, children will explore the wonders of farm life through creative arts, scientific experiments, garden projects and more!

They'll experience:

• Seasonal crafts and hands-on garden-based art projects

• Science explorations including sun prints, natural plant pigments and making recycled paper

• Collaborative games that are fun and teach sustainability and caring for the Earth

• Development of fine and gross motor skills, creativity, and observational abilities

Each session is carefully designed to blend education with fun, allowing children to connect with nature, develop practical farm skills, and express their creativity. By the end of the program, participants will have a deeper understanding of farm life, sustainable practices, and the natural world.

Spaces are limited—book your child’s place in Farm Kids today for a season of adventure, learning, and farmyard fun!

Friday 6 Feb: Week 1. Sustainability — BIG PICTURE

9am - 3pm | Focus: Join us as we discover how our everyday choices can help keep the Earth happy and healthy! We’ll talk about how people affect the planet and how using sustainable (Earth-friendly) habits can make a big difference!

Discussion:

· Our impacts on the Earth

· Sustainable family practices

· Ways we can make a difference (travel, clothing, energy, water)

· Food miles — where our food comes from and how far it travels before it gets to our plate.

Activities:

· Weaving project: Create something beautiful while learning about reusing and caring for resources

· One small change brainstorm wall: Share ideas for small changes that can make a BIG difference for the Earth

Friday 13 Feb: Week 2. What We Waste — THE PROBLEM

9am - 3pm | Focus: Let’s learn about landfill, waste, and how we can help the Earth by making smart choices about what we throw away. We’ll discover that even small actions can help keep our planet clean and happy!

Discussion:

· What is landfill and why it matters?

· Where do things go when we have no use for them anymore?

· How can we reduce our contribution to landfill?

Activities:

· Rubbish Relay: A fun game that gets us moving while learning about sorting waste

· DIY Rag Rug Coaster: Turn old fabric into something new, useful and creative

Friday 20 Feb: Week 3. Let’s Recycle — SOLUTIONS

9am - 3pm | Focus: Let’s dive into the world of recycling and composting and learn how we can give old things new life! We’ll discover how recycling systems work and how composting helps return goodness back to the Earth.

Discussion:

· How our local recycling systems

· How to recycle the right way.

· Composting- turning food scraps into healthy soil (recycling into the Earth)

Activities

· Bottle‑cap mosaics: Create colourful art using recycled materials

· Recycled crafts: Make fun and useful creations from items that would otherwise be thrown away

Friday 27 Feb: Week 4. Clothing — THE STORY BEHIND WHAT WE WEAR

9am - 3pm | Focus: Join us as we learn about clothes, fabrics, and how the choices we make about what we wear can help care for our planet. We’ll discover how sustainable clothing can be comfy, creative, and Earth-friendly!

Discussion

· The difference between natural and synthetic fibres

· How the fashion industry can impact the Earth

· Sustainable choices and actions

· Low‑tox washing options that are gentler on our clothes and the planet

Activities

· Re‑dress the scarecrows: Lets style the scarecrows using fun second-hand outfits!

· Make a bag workshop: Create a brand-new bag from recycled clothing

Friday 6 March: Week 5. Paper — TREES, TIME & RESOURCES

9am - 3pm | Focus: Together we will learn all about trees and how they help make something we use every day — paper! We’ll discover where paper comes from, how it’s made, and how recycling paper helps care for our forests!

Discussion

· How long it takes trees to grow & how paper is made

· Where our paper comes from and why trees are so important

· Which trees are processed and turned into paper and how paper can be recycled again

Activities

· Tree‑ring art and counting: Create art while learning how tree rings tell a tree’s story

· Make recycled paper: Turn old paper into brand-new sheets to use again!

Friday 13 March: Week 6. Natural Dyes & Paints — CREATIVE & LOW TOX

9am - 3pm | Focus: Join us and we’ll explore where colours come from and how dyes and chemicals can affect our skin and the world around us. We’ll discover gentler, nature-friendly ways to make beautiful colours that are kinder to us and the Earth!

Discussion

· How some dyes and chemicals can affect our skin and travel into waterways

· What are some gentler alternatives and how they can be beneficial for helping to keep people and nature healthy

Activities

· Sun print / sunlight pattern experiment: Create amazing designs using sunlight

· Colour kitchen lab: Experimenting with natural pigments from plants and foods

Friday 20 March: Week 7. Nature Craft — CREATIVITY FROM COUNTRY

9am - 3pm | Focus: Let’s learn how to explore nature with care! We’ll discover how to choose sustainable craft materials and how to forage respectfully on the farm so plants, animals, and people can all thrive.

Discussion

· How to choose sustainable craft resources that are kind to the Earth

· What it means to forage respectfully on the farm and why its important

Activities

· Seed‑pod creatures: Turn natural finds into fun, imaginative creations

· Clay impressions: Press leaves, seeds, and textures into clay to capture nature’s patterns

Friday 27 March: Week 8. Grow Your Own Garden — CARING FOR COUNTRY

9am - 3pm | Focus: Join us and dig into the wonderful world of gardening! We’ll learn how to grow our own plants, care for healthy soil, and discover how plants can help each other grow through companion planting.

Discussion

· How to start garden at home

· Why healthy soil and compost help plants to grow strong

· How seeds germinate and how different seasons can affect plant growth

· What companion planting is and how plants can be garden friends!

Activities

· Bug hotel: Build a cozy home for helpful garden insects

· Plant a seedling: Take a little plant home to care for and watch grow

9am – 3pm | ages 5 to 12 yrs
$700 Term Booking (8 sessions - receive a 33% discount)
$130 per individual day session

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. 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.