Mini Farmers - Term 2, 2024

9am – 3pm | ages 5 to 12 yrs

• Friday 3 May - The Sun

We discuss the importance of the sun, seasons, skin protection and planting. We create sun prints and make a DIY natural sunscreen.

• Friday 10 May - The Moon

We talk about the phases of the moon, tides, plants and animals. We make a clay wall hanging of the moon phases and a moon print in craft.

• Friday 17 May - Water

We learn about water, life, cycles, plants, conservation and photosynthesis. We conduct a water cycle experiment and make our own iced tea with foraged herbs from the garden.

• Friday 24 May - Soil

We discover types and layers of soil, its importance in sustaining life, nutrients and looking after the soil. We make worm tea and set up our new worm farm and make a poo brew for compost.

• Friday 31 May - Compost

We find out compost, what can and can't go in it, how to mix it and ways to reduce landfill. We create a compost diagram and conduct a lunchbox survey.

• Friday 7 June - Companion planting

We investigate which plants are friends and why, planting in the seasons, native and introduced species. We make a natural bug deterrent spray and design a companion garden art project.

• Friday 14 June - Regenerative agriculture

We discuss what regenerative agriculture is, the importance of biodiversity, sustainable farm practices and the history of big scrub rainforest. We paint a seed pot and plant a seedling to take home.

• Friday 21 June - Indigenous perspectives

We learn about local bush tucker and ways indigenous people gathered and prepared such foods, as well as native grasses, cultural burning and respect for Country. We make a native fruit jam and craft story stones.

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

This Term our focus remains on farming practices across a broad scope of topics from sustainability to planting with the seasons to recycling. Our program will run over 8 weeks. Children and teachers will learn together through rich discussion and the sharing of knowledge. Children will get plenty of hands on experience as we explore The Farm, tend to the animals and upkeep our own small garden plot. Each week children will do craft projects, that may sometimes span across several weeks. Upon completion, there will be some treasured items to take home.

As always, the program also includes time to play outdoors, build friendships and learn in nature. There are breaks throughout the day for food, water and relaxation. We look forward to another successful and FUN term at Farm Kids.

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.