Mini Farmers - Term 4, 2024

9am – 3pm | ages 5 to 12 yrs

Friday 18 October - Lavender
We will explore the healing properties of lavender and its various uses, make lavender bath bombs and mist spray.
Friday 25 October – Flowers (Part 1)
We learn about and plant flowers, talk with the farmers and collect seeds, make a flower collage and craft a pressed flower wax seal.
Friday 1 November – Flowers (Part 2)
We dive deeper into the role flowers play in the ecosystem, pollination and flowers for food, medicine and beauty. We make flower garlands and collages.
Friday 8 November - Seeds
We find out where seeds come from, how they disperse, and the process of germination. In cooking, we make homemade dukkah and do some seed craft.
Friday 15 November – Culinary Herbs
We focus on culinary herbs, discovering how they can flavour our food and drinks and provide medicinal benefits. We will make rosemary salt and cook pesto pasta for lunch.
Friday 22 November – Medicinal Herbs
We identify medicinal herbs and their uses in historical and modern medicine. We will make aromatic herb wands, calendula salve and herbal iced tea.
Friday 29 November – Naturally Made Products
We'll discuss the benefits of using natural products as opposed to those with chemical additives. We make bath salts and homemade soap.
Friday 6 December – Love and Care for Our Planet
We reflect on the many ways we can love and care for the planet, collecting natural items from the farm for our clay play and working on our garden plot.

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

Our immersive Mini Farmers Program offers children the unique opportunity to experience life on a working farm. Over 8 weeks, children will help with seasonal farm chores and tend to their garden plot.

The program strikes a balance between learning and play, allowing children to form friendships, rest, and appreciate the wonders of nature. Each week covers a new and exciting theme, from crafting lavender bath bombs and exploring the healing properties of plants to learning about seeds, pollination, and making pesto from farm-grown herbs. Children will also dive into the world of flowers, medicinal herbs, natural products, and sustainable living, culminating in hands-on activities like clay play and gardening that connect them with the environment and foster a love for our planet.

Through engaging discussions and creative projects, children and teachers learn together in a fun, supportive environment, making lifelong memories and developing a deeper connection to the world around them.

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.