FIELD TRIPS
Students will learn all about farm life and agricultural practices at Kuipers Family Farm. Choose from the guided apple orchard tour or the unguided pumpkin tour. The apple orchard tour will discuss apple growing, bees and pollination, apple varieties, harvesting technique, and cider processing. On the pumpkin farm tour, groups can explore the activity area at their own pace. Exhibits and activities include farm & native animals, corn maze, pumpkin growing, and many other agriculture-themed attractions.
Apple Tour: Sept. 9-Oct. 18, $10.99/student.
Pumpkin Tour: Sept. 30-Oct. 30, $9.99/student.
supports classroom learning in:
Science, Physical Education.
topics covered:
Animals, Agriculture, Biology, Farming, Plants, Pollination, Physical Activity, Enjoyment, Games, Analytic Skills.
contact info
Name: Reservations.
Phone: 815-827-5200 ext. 101
Email: office@kuipersfamilyfarm.com
INFO
ABOUT
Kuipers Family Farm
Kuipers Family Farm is a 230-acre working farm that specializes in growing apples, pumpkins, tulips and sunflowers. They offer a guided apple orchard tour—an educational one hour tour that includes apple variety sampling, a glimpse into cider making, honey bee observation hives, orchard hayride, and cider doughnuts for all. Their pumpkin farm tour includes hayrides, viewing farm animals, navigating the corn maze, haunted forest, a pumpkin for everyone, and more.
Book a field trip for your school, or homeschool group! Located just an hour west of Chicago, it’s easily accessible with ample parking for school buses.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 9AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-6PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Farm Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The average American may eat 125 pounds of potatoes each year, but corn is actually America’s number one field crop, providing ingredients for cereals, peanut butter, snack foods and soft drinks. The average person eats 68 quarts of popcorn a year alone! Use a trip to an agricultural farm to find out where our fruits and vegetables come from. Compare organic, pesticide-free, and genetically engineered crops. Research the products made possible by crops grown in the U.S. (shampoos, crayons, and baseball bats all come from agricultural products, for example). Ask your local farm about the benefits of eating local or growing your own garden.
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FIELD TRIPS
Homeschoolers will learn all about farm life and agricultural practices at Kuipers Family Farm. Choose from the guided apple orchard tour or the unguided pumpkin tour. The apple orchard tour will discuss apple growing, bees and pollination, apple varieties, harvesting technique, and cider processing. On the pumpkin farm tour, groups can explore the activity area at their own pace. Exhibits and activities include farm & native animals, corn maze, pumpkin growing, and many other agriculture-themed attractions.
Apple Tour: Sept. 9-Oct. 18, $10.99/student.
Pumpkin Tour: Sept. 30-Oct. 30, $9.99/student.
supports classroom learning in:
Science, Physical Education.
topics covered:
Animals, Agriculture, Biology, Farming, Plants, Pollination, Physical Activity, Enjoyment, Games, Analytic Skills.
contact info
Name: Reservations.
Phone: 815-827-5200 ext. 101
Email: office@kuipersfamilyfarm.com
INFO
ABOUT
Kuipers Family Farm
Kuipers Family Farm is a 230-acre working farm that specializes in growing apples, pumpkins, tulips and sunflowers. They offer a guided apple orchard tour—an educational one hour tour that includes apple variety sampling, a glimpse into cider making, honey bee observation hives, orchard hayride, and cider doughnuts for all. Their pumpkin farm tour includes hayrides, viewing farm animals, navigating the corn maze, haunted forest, a pumpkin for everyone, and more.
Book a field trip for your school, or homeschool group! Located just an hour west of Chicago, it’s easily accessible with ample parking for school buses.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 9AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-6PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Farm Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The average American may eat 125 pounds of potatoes each year, but corn is actually America’s number one field crop, providing ingredients for cereals, peanut butter, snack foods and soft drinks. The average person eats 68 quarts of popcorn a year alone! Use a trip to an agricultural farm to find out where our fruits and vegetables come from. Compare organic, pesticide-free, and genetically engineered crops. Research the products made possible by crops grown in the U.S. (shampoos, crayons, and baseball bats all come from agricultural products, for example). Ask your local farm about the benefits of eating local or growing your own garden.
View Lesson Plan>>