Summer School Holidays 25/26

At the beginning of each Farm Kids session we take the children on an educational and fun tour of The Farm. We educate them about our cows, pigs, bees, chickens, flower crops, herb garden, orchard and veggie crops. We discuss concepts like paddock rotation for the animals, pollination, organic farming, healthy soil and composting and other ethical farming practices. The children get up close and personal with our pet chickens and when available we taste veggies, edible flowers and herbs.

Ages 5 and over

SESSIONS

Wed 17 December: Workshop - Flower Magic & Nature Crafts

9.30am - 12.30pm | A dreamy day wandering the farm. Children will be learning how plants grow, the magic of pollination and different propagation tips. Kids create beautiful keepsakes using real blooms and gentle botany techniques.

• Flower-pounded banner

• Make your own flower press

Friday 19 December: Mini Farmers - Busy Bees

9.00am - 3.00pm |  A sweet celebration of our buzzing farm heroes. Get an up close inspection of our hives.  Learn all about bees and why we love them on the farm, then get crafty and cooking.

• Honey bliss balls

• Bee-themed craft

• Honey and lavender pikelets

Monday 22 December: Workshop - Garden Guardians: Beneficial Bugs

9.30am - 12.30pm | Meet the tiny helpers who keep our gardens thriving. We explore bugs in the field, learn why they matter, and make natural remedies and bug-themed fun to take home.

• Bug hunt & field survey

• Calendula bug-bite balm

• Ladybug game craft

Monday 29 December: Workshop - Herb Haven

9.30am - 12.30pm | A sensory deep-dive into herbs. We forage, smell, nibble, plant and create, learning about culinary and gentle medicinal uses along the way.

• Sew a lavender pillow

• Make rosemary salt

• Plant herbs in the garden

Friday 2 January: Workshop - Wild Nature Makers

9.30am - 12.30pm | Let creativity bloom with natural materials. Children explore the farm, going on a nature hunt to find things with different texture, shape and colour.  They build playful art inspired by nature.

• DIY bubble wands

• Nature wall hanging

Wednesday 7 January: Workshop - DIY Botanical Beauty Lab

9.30am - 12.30pm | A gentle, low-tox mini-apothecary session. Kids forage, mix, melt and blend nourishing ingredients to create their own natural skincare products.

• Natural lip balm

• Rosemary body scrub

Friday 9 January: Mini Farmers - Goat Cuddles & Farm House Treats

9.00am - 3.00pm | Meet our cheeky goats and learn how they are cared for. Then whip up a farm-fresh snack and make playful goat-inspired art.

• Forage & feed the goats

• Goat cheese & honey pikelets

• Goat-themed art

Wednesday 14 January: Workshop - Cows are Moo-velous!

9.30am - 12.30pm | A hands-on farm session learning about healthy, happy cattle. Children get a closer look at how to care for cows, and why grazing animals well, can support healthy land.

• Make a milkshake

• Cow craft

Friday 16 January: Mini Farmers - Sunshine & Sunflowers

9.00am - 3.00pm | A sunshine-filled day exploring light, taking a closer look at a plant's relationship with the sun. Using the power of sun to create a beautiful art piece. And plant our own happy row of golden sunflowers!

• Sun prints

• DIY natural sunscreen

• Plant a sunflower row

Wednesday 21 January: Workshop - Summer On the Farm

9.30am - 12.30pm | A big slice of farm life fun. Forage seasonal plants, get creative, and build something big and joyful for the garden.

• Make a botanical iced drink

• Build a scarecrow

Friday 23 January: Mini Farmers - Cheeky Chickens

9.00am - 3.00pm | Meet our hens, learn about egg-laying and gentle animal care, then cook a farm lunch and make a special keepsake.

• Tend to the chickens

• Homemade egg fried rice

• Eggshell candle craft

Wednesday 28 January: Workshop - Flower Magic & Nature Crafts

9.30am - 12.30pm | A dreamy day wandering the farm. Children will be learning how plants grow, the magic of pollination and different propagation tips. Kids create beautiful keepsakes using real blooms and gentle botany techniques.

• Flower-pounded banner

• Make your own flower press

WHAT TO BRING

Children will need:

• Sturdy walking shoes

• Raincoat

• Sunhat

• Healthy lunch and snacks 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 coming from QLD, please be aware of the time difference during daylight savings!)

AGES

These workshops are appropriate for children aged 5 and older. If your child is 4 they can come with siblings and you will need to remain onsite at The Farm. Children as old as 15 have enjoyed our workshops. Checkout our Mini Farmers program if you want a full day working farm experience.

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 detail.