Field Trips at Cecil Creek Farm
on the Farm Mickleton, NJ
What Are Farm Field Trips All About?
Your group will learn many different features of the farm, from soil and seeds to chicks and bees and lots in between. Farm Field Trips are designed to introduce young farmers to the lifecycle of their food, the importance of healthy living and their role in caring for the environment.
We will get dirty, sweaty, muddy and wet while going about our daily chores of feeding the chickens, collecting eggs, planting, tending and harvesting our crops. Every morning includes a topical story, hands-on learning, a craft and a farm-fresh snack.
Hands-on daily farm chores: feeding chickens, collecting eggs, planting, tending and harvesting. Each morning includes a story, craft and farm-fresh snack. Learning with all the senses.
All summer camps and groups: 4H, YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, Scouts, Church groups and school programs of all ages are welcome.
Sign up for one, two, three days or all 4 weeks for a fun farm-filled field trip. Flexible scheduling to fit your group's calendar.
Lessons are tailored to your age group and timeline. Four themed day topics covering wings, chickens, seeds and water conservation.
4 Days of Farm Discovery
Bats, butterflies and other flying friends take center stage. Students discuss whether these winged creatures are good for a farm, then spend time in the fields and pastures observing natural habitats and creating their own to attract them.
Students get up close and personal with the chickens at Cecil Creek. Beyond great eggs, students learn all about what else these remarkable animals contribute to the farm ecosystem and daily farm life.
A seed is a plant waiting to grow. Students learn about the needs of a seed and the biology of plants through experiments that observe how different environments affect growth. Extra time in the garden, tasting and crafting with produce.
Feet get wet as students learn about the life in the creek, how to keep it clean and healthy, and why clean water matters for the farm, for food and for the community. Hands-on exploration along the natural waterway.
It's Always a Great Summer at Cecil Creek Farm
Space is limited. Sign your farmers up and get ready for a farm-filled summer of learning and having fun. Contact us to reserve your group's place.