Open on weekends from November 30th to December 22nd.
Sept 20th – Oct 31st / Monday to Friday

FALL Farm School Tours

Curriculum Focused for Kindergarten to 5th Grade

The Kustermans School Tour is hands-on experience designed to engage young minds and foster a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Kindergarten

Key Learning Highlights
  • Understand the essentials for living things: water, air, and food, and their role in our environment.
  • Discover how tractors and trailers assist farmers and the science behind this machinery.
  • Explore the pumpkin life cycle, its growth, and unique features.
  • Learn about farmers and their contributions to our daily lives.

Grade 1

Key Learning Highlights
  • Understand how living and non-living things interact in our environment.
  • Learn the basic needs of plants and animals.
  • Explore materials on the farm and their origins.
  • Discover the life cycle of pumpkins, including seed collection and the role of pollinators like bees.
  • Identify actions that promote a healthy environment and the importance of respecting nature and our community.

Grade 2

Key Learning Highlights
  • Understand the classification of animals and the unique characteristics of each group.
  • Explore species of special concern and the factors contributing to their risk of extinction.
  • Identify actionable steps we can take to support species at risk.
  • Analyze the positive and negative impacts of local wildlife (e.g., bats, deer, birds) on farming practices.
  • Learn strategies for farmers to protect their crops while ensuring the safety of local wildlife.

Grade 3

Key Learning Highlights
  • Understand the 12 stages of berry plant development, from dormant buds to ripe berries.
  • Engage in a fun game to experience pollination as pollinators!
  • Learn about the parts of flowers—pistil, stamen, and petals—and their reproductive roles.
  • Explore the essential role of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in our ecosystem.

SCHEDULE & OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS

At Kustermans we are easy going but please read carefully

Calendar

  • Daily tours from September & October, Monday to Friday

Opening hours

  • Tours starts around 9:30AM – 10:00AM and ends around 1:30PM- 2:00PM.
  • The schedule of activities or events will be modified to align with bus schedules.

Prices & Billing

The cost is $15 plus HST per student ($16.95 total). 

Additional parents or siblings are charged $15 plus HST, to be collected by the school. 

Supervisors receive free admission at a 1:4 ratio.

Billing will occur after the tour for accuracy, and the school can send the cheque by mail.

For more information, please contact us

How does it work?

We accommodate up to 10 classes per day from Kindergarten through Grade 5.

Each class tours separately with a program tailored to their grade level.

We offer free admissions at a ratio of 1 supervisor for every 4 students. For example, a group of 16 students would be eligible for 4 free admissions for supervisors.

Activities included

Join us for an engaging educational adventure where fun meets learning in the heart of the farm! Our program offers:

  • A guided farm tour with a learning program tailored to your child’s grade
  • Farm scavenger hunt
  • Planting a seed
  • Animal feeding
  • And lots of Adventure Farm Fun!
Inclusive experience for all students

If any students require additional support due to disabilities, we will gladly accommodate their needs at no extra cost. To ensure we can provide the best support, please let us know in advance how many students will need extra assistance.

Winter and Springs programs coming soon!

Winter – November & December: learn about conifers and the growth of a Christmas Tree!

Spring – May & June: discover the magic of planting and nurturing spring crops!