FIELD TRIPS
LEARN AND PLAY
ON THE FARM
We believe that education about agriculture, tied with FUN activities, is essential for everyone - especially kids! Here at Bloomsbury Farm we are surrounded by rich heritage, history, and farming; and we are passionate about sharing it with all who visit! We invite you to bring your students to experience the rural magic of the Iowa farm with an added twist of extremely unique and exciting activities!
EDUCATIONAL PACKAGES
Spring & Summer
April 27th-July 31st
COST
April 20th - June 5th
$6.50 Per Student / Parent / Sibling / Chaperone
without plant-your-own-flower or farm talk
$7.50 Per Student / Parent / Sibling / Chaperone
with plant-you-own-flower & farm talk
June 8th – July 31st
$7.50 Per Student / Parent / Sibling / Chaperone without plant-your-own-flower or farm talk
$8.50 Per Student / Parent / Sibling / Chaperone with plant-your-own-flower or farm talk
No charge for paid school staff!
*Our Baby Animal Festival dates are May 23rd – June 14th – we ARE scheduling field trips during this time!
Activities Include:
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Hayrack Ride, Jumping Pillow, Corn Palace, Barnyard Buddies Petting Zoo, Western Town, Tractor Tire Mountain, Straw Jump, Giant Tube Slides, Barnyard Ball Zone, Duck Races, Challenge Area, Giant Chairs, Lil' Farmerville, Game Time Yard Games
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For the plant-your-own-flower option, your group will be guided through planting a flower to take home in a pot throughout June 5th, & a pumpkin seed in a pot throughout July 31st. Susi will combine this with an educational talk about how the plant grows and will also incorporate information about farming!
Lunch available for additional cost
Fall
September 21st - October 31st
COST
September 21st - October 31st
$6.00 per student / parent / sibling / chaperone
with mini pumpkin
$5.00 per student / parent / sibling / chaperone
without mini pumpkin
No charge for paid school staff!
Scheduled Activities:
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Hayrack Ride, Jumping Pillow, & Corn Palace
Activities at Your Leisure:
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Barnyard Ball Zone, Duck Races, Lil' Farmerville, Game Time, Barnyard Buddies Petting Zoo, Western Town, Tractor Tire Mountain, Straw Jump, Giant Tube Slides
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Walk through Fairy Tale Trail Kid's Corn Maze
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Plenty of Photo Ops!
Lunch available for additional cost
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Home Schools
Home schools must provide proof of affiliation with a home school association via an affidavit (or similar documentation); pre-registration required in order to receive discounted admission rate. Students, staff, and parents are required to pay the corresponding admission. Under age 3 are free.
MOPS Groups
MOPS groups get $2.00 off of our general admission price and are free to tour the farm at their leisure. Please call or email to schedule a MOPS outing to receive the discount.
Group Size
All groups must have at least 12 students to qualify. A business license (or similar documentation) is required from pre-schools to receive the field trip rate and an affidavit (or similar documentation) is required from home schools. Documentation should be brought on the day of the field trip.
Recommended Clothing
We recommend everyone wears weather appropriate clothing, and close-toed shoes.
Payment Information
To make payment, please bring cash or credit card with you on the day of your visit. Entire school group must be paid-for in one transaction. Official school checks will be accepted and should be made out to Bloomsbury Farm. We also accept purchase order numbers with which to bill the school.