LEARNING IS FUN ON THE FARM
Classroom learning
comes alive at Sinkland Farms!
Memorable experiences make for
Sinkland Farms School
Field Trip Days
At Sinkland Farms,
we’re dedicated to providing an
experiential learning environment
unlike any other.
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Let your young learners dive into an unforgettable educational experience, where pumpkins, farm fields, hayrides, and farm animals are their classroom. At our farm, children learn by doing—engaging in hands-on activities that bring the day-to-day wonders of a working farm to life.
Here, students gain practical knowledge and develop skills that go beyond the traditional classroom setting, fostering a deeper connection to the natural world. We proudly incorporate Virginia Standards of Learning into all of our field trips, ensuring that while students are having fun, they’re also meeting important educational goals.
Whether you’re a teacher looking to enrich your curriculum, a club leader seeking an adventurous outing, or a troop leader planning an engaging field trip, our farm offers an experience that will leave lasting memories. So, bring your class, club, troop, or group of friends—learning has never been this much fun!
Available
Tuesdays - Fridays
Don’t just teach it,
School Field Trip Packages
Ready to sow the seeds for fun, learning, and values? We offer two experiential education packages on Tuesdays–Fridays. Click the link below to find the perfect pick for your grade levels Pre-K through 3rd grade!
▸ Pick Your Package
School Field Trip Schedule
Preschool and Special Needs are scheduled on Tuesdays.
Homeschool groups and Senior groups MUST book 12pm or later.
▸ Book My Trip
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.
SONTAG ELEMENTARY
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Two School Field Trip
Package Options
field trips packages
Unlimited Learning Opportunities
Sinkland Farms
Fall Harvest
Farm & Agricultural Education
1.5–2 hours / $10 per child
Stations Include:
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Learn about the story of farming.
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Learn about pumpkins from seed to pumpkin pie.
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Kids and teacher can pick a small pumpkin to take home.
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Learn about corn from seeds to syrup, and explore our corn maze.
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Visit and learn about farm animals.
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What’s the BUZZ about bees?
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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 chaperones and parents are $5 each.
10 student minimum to register.
Special needs groups of all ages &
Preschool are scheduled on Tuesdays!
Homeschool groups MUST book 12pm or later.
Harvest Play
Harvest & Play Adventure
1.5–2 hours / $10 per child
Stations include:
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Learn about the story of farming.
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Learn about pumpkins from seeds to pumpkin pie.
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Kids and teacher can pick a small pumpkin to take home.
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Visit and learn about farm animals.
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Playground includes giant slides, swings and slides, ropes course, jump pad, spider climber, plus ball games, horse hoop throw, a pebble box and a mud kitchen with all the fixings.
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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 chaperones and parents are $5 each.
10 student minimum to register.
Special needs groups of all ages &
Preschool are scheduled on Tuesdays!
Homeschool groups MUST book 12pm or later.
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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
fun-filled learning!
Schedule Your Trip
giant slides!
Pick a Package, day and time on the calendar below, and you’re good to go!
Choose an available time slot as shown on our calendar in October (available Tuesday through Friday), and complete the form to schedule your Field Trip. October 30 is saved as a Rain Date.
slides, swings, & climbing things!
Note:
10 student minimum.
Preschool groups and Special Needs groups MUST visit on Tuesdays.
Homeschool groups and Senior groups MUST book 12pm or later
Parents Please bring food or snacks if you would like to enjoy lunch with your child.
giant jumping pad!
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.
One teacher is free per 10 students, additional parents/chaperones and siblings over age 3 are $5.
When registering, use the upper left arrow to scroll back to the calendar if needed.
IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION
10-student minimum for all field-trip reservations.
Preschool groups and Special Needs groups MUST book on Tuesdays.
Homeschool groups and Senior groups MUST book at 12:00 PM or later.
One teacher is FREE for every 10 students.
Additional parents/chaperones and siblings age 3 and older are $5 each.
Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may require adjustments to your group’s schedule or activities.
Classes and families are welcome to bring lunches, snacks and drinks to enjoy on the farm grounds during their visit.
Parents: Please bring lunch, food, or snacks if you would like to eat with your child.
Field trips are primarily outdoors, so students should come dressed appropriately for the day’s weather.
If you need to change or cancel your reservation, use the cancellation link in your confirmation email, then make a new reservation using the booking calendar.
After registering, watch for your confirmation email and save it for your records.
When registering, use the upper-left arrow to scroll back to the calendar if needed.
Please note: the Harvest Play Experience does not include the Guided Agricultural Education Stations offered with the Fall Harvest Experience.
Agri-tourism Waiver WARNING: Under Virginia law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agri-tourism activity conducted at this location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks associated with agri-tourism activities. These risks may include, but are not limited to, those associated with land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for participant actions that could contribute to their own injury or death. By participating in these activities, you are acknowledging and assuming these inherent risks.
We can’t wait to see you
Have a question?
We’re here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A: A fun, relaxed fall outing designed to give children time to enjoy the farm!
Includes:
Hayride to the Pumpkin Patch
One FREE pumpkin for each student
Visit to the Animal Barn
Free Play for the remainder of your visit on the Sinkland Farms playground, including our giant slides, jumping pillow, zip line, swings, climbing activities and other play areas.
PLEASE NOTE: The Harvest Play Experience does not include the guided agricultural education stations offered with our educational field-trip program.
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A: Field trips are available for schools, homeschool groups, clubs, troops, daycares, preschool groups, seniors, and special needs groups.
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A: The Fall Harvest and Harvest Play programs are designed primarily for Pre-K through 3rd grade students.
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A: Field trips are offered Tuesday through Friday during the fall season. Preschool and special needs groups are welcome on Tuesdays.
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A: Our farm is wheelchair- and handicap-accessible. We have handicapped parking and handicapped farm restrooms. The pathways on the festival grounds are grass lawns. Our team members are always on hand to assist in any way possible.
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A: Students learn about agriculture, pumpkin life cycles, farming, bees, corn, farm animals, and food production through hands-on activities aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning.
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.