LEARNING IS FUN ON THE FARM
Classroom learning comes alive at Sinkland Farms! Memorable experiences make for lasting education.
Inspiring the leaders of tomorrow
Don’t just teach it, live it. At Sinkland Farms, we’re dedicated to providing an experiential learning environment unlike any other. Available Tuesdays through Fridays in October.
Sinkland Farms is honored to be an Agriculture Center for Educational and Experiential Development (Sinkland CEED), 501 C3. We annually host more than 100 schools and over 8,000 children from around the area on educational field trips. We treasure giving back to our community through education. At Sinkland Farms, we recognize the value of agri-tourism and see it as a vehicle for sustainable change, both in the agriculture industry and beyond.
Let your young learners create the kind of lasting memories only our pumpkins, farm fields, hayrides, and farm animals can provide. Children learn by doing and immersing themselves in the day-to-day wonders of a working farm. Students gain knowledge and develop skills a traditional classroom setting just can’t provide. We incorporate Virginia Standards of Learning into all field trips. So, bring your class, club, troop, and friends!
01. Packages
We offer two experiential education packages on Tuesdays–Fridays. Click the link below to find the perfect pick for your grade levels Pre-K–2nd!
02. Schedule
Ready to sow the seeds for fun, learning, and values? Prime slots book quickly. Start planning the field trip of a lifetime! Preschool and Special Needs are welcome on Tuesdays.
COVID-19 Info and Guidelines
There is no better place to socially distance than in the clean fresh air spaces at Sinkland Farms. Field trips will be available for public and private schools, home schools, and all groups. We have plenty of clean port-a-potties and will take every measure to ensure the cleanliness of our location, and go above and beyond to sanitize surfaces and spaces.
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We love coming to Sinkland Farms for our field trips every year. Hands-on involvement is crucial to all education. It’s about showing, not just telling.
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Two Package Options
Unlimited Learning Opportunities
Fall Harvest
Experience
Best for Pre—2nd Grade
1.5–2 hours / $10 per child
Includes learning stations:
Pumpkin Life Cycle Story:
From Seeds to Pumpkin Pie – Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and pick a small pumpkin from the vine.
Corn Maze:
From Seeds to Syrup and MORE
Barn Yard Animal Fun:
Visit and Learn About Farm Animals
The Story of Farming:
Farming from Sunrise to Sunset
Bee Learning:
What’s the BUZZ about Bees?
Explore our five-acre “Educational Corn Maze” or the shorter version. Learn all about pumpkins on our “Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch.” Discover where milk comes from in the “Milk-A-Cow” exhibit. Take a class photo in front of our Special Exhibit (please bring cameras). Get a special lesson on “all things corn.” Kids pick a small pumpkin to take home. Teachers receive a large pumpkin to take back for classroom education. Bring snacks or lunch to enjoy for an additional 20—30 minutes. One teacher is free, additional chaperones and parents are $5 each. Special needs groups of all ages and Preschool welcome on Tuesdays!
Harvest Play
Experience
Best for Pre—2nd Grade
1.5–2 hours / $10 per child
Includes learning stations and play station:
Pumpkin Life Cycle Story:
From Seeds to Pumpkin Pie – Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and pick a small pumpkin from the vine.
Barn Yard Animal Fun:
Visit and Learn About Farm Animals
Farm Playground:
There is a new giant slide, jump pad, spider climber, plus ball games, horse hoop throw, and much more! Each child will take a turn milking the Sinkland Farms holstein display cows.
Learn all about pumpkins on our “Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch.” Kids pick a small pumpkin to take home. Teachers receive a large pumpkin to take back for classroom education. Take a class photo in front of our Special Exhibit (please bring cameras). Bring snacks or lunch to enjoy for an additional 20—30 minutes. One teacher is free, additional parents and chaperones are $5 each. Special needs groups of all ages and Preschool welcome on Tuesdays!
We can’t wait to see you
Have a question?
We’re here to help.
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I still remember my field trip to Sinkland Farms in 2nd grade. Now, my 1st grader will visit this year. I remember learning about how important farmers, farming, and farmland is. Thank you for continuing these school field trips after so many years.
karen, mom
Schedule Your Trip
Pick a day and time on the calendar below, and you’re good to go!
Choose an available time slot as shown on our calendar (available Tuesday through Friday), and complete the form to schedule your Field Trip.
Note: Preschool and Special Needs MUST visit on Tuesdays.
When registering, use the upper left arrow to scroll back to the calendar if needed.
Note: If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please click the cancel button in the email you receive, then make a new reservation in the calendar below.