Our
school tours are filled with lots of fun
and education for students of all ages.
Plan early if you would like your group to share in the fun!
Our busy Fall season is just around the corner at Roba Family Farms. Students
of all ages always enjoy a trip to our scenic and educational farm. We will
be offering tours on weekdays throughout the Fall season. As parents ourselves,
we think it's a terrific way to learn about farming, nature and the environment.
The farm market will be open for visitors to purchase seasonal products and decorations, if they choose. We will have a Farm Hand in the Farm Discovery Center to do educational lessons with the students.
Please
stress to students the importance of dressing properly. They may need to wear
boots or coats, depending on the weather.
Educational School Tour Schedule
Tours are held Monday through Friday
9am-3pm September 15 - October 31, 2008
Tour Costs
$5.00 per person (ages 2 and up)
One teacher or chaperone free for every five students.
Learning Objectives
Our objective is to provide an enjoyable and unique educational environment for children to learn about pumpkins, trees and the fall harvest season on an authentic working farm. This experience will bring your classroom lessons to life where students can ask questions and have hands-on fun.
Farm Activities
Teachers may lead their class at their own pace. A farm hand will be at the Farm Discovery Center to lead your class in an interactive discussion of life on the farm. This year's focus will be on trees and pumpkins. Learn all about the benefits and products we receive from trees in our daily life.
School Tour Admission includes:
Hayride around the farm plus time in the Farm Discovery Center
Visit to the Farm Animal Center and BunnyVille (plus a cone of feed for animals)
Roba's Mega Maze, the Mini Corn Maze and the Hay Maze
Playtime in the Kid's Corral
The Chicken Show and Hillbilly Pig Races
An energetic Pumpkin Jumping Pillow session for all
Food Packages for your Tour Group
- Hot Dog, Small French Fries, Soda - $3.50 per meal
- Chicken Tenders (3), Small French Fries, Soda - $3.75 per meal
The Barnyard Kitchen and Jake's Chuck Wagon will be open daily (See Treats to Eat). Hot dogs, chicken tenders, nachos and cheese, French fries, cider donuts and much more will be available. We have picnic areas. Lunch may be purchased at the farm or you may bring your own food.
Information on Check-In at the Farm
- Prior to your arrival we will email a confirmation letter and attendance form.
- Upon arrival at our farm, please know the number of people (including parents) you have attending and also have your payment prepared. Please bring your attendance form with your payment to the main counter in the barn. Even if the parents do not ride the bus, please collect their admission in advance. Failure to do so may cause your group to be delayed.
- Our cashier will give you your admission packets when you check-in. Included in these are cornfield maze puzzle sheets, post cards of the cornfield maze for the teachers, bags for each person for their pumpkin, and wristbands which must be worn by each individual.
- At check-in you will be given tickets for your bus drivers to receive a free coffee and donut while they are waiting.
- If weather conditions are poor you may call and cancel your group without any obligation.