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● 2026

School Trips & Programs

How to book:

  1. Check the Available Dates Calendar

  2. Fill in the Online Booking Request Form 

  3. Send your Deposit after you receive your confirmed date

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● Program Overview

Guided School Programs
at Deer Meadow Farms

Deer Meadow Farms offers hands-on, curriculum-aligned guided school programs that bring learning to life through real experiences on a working farm. Our programs were developed in collaboration with teachers and farmers, ensuring students stay actively engaged and excited throughout their visit.

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Program Highlights/ Included in Every Visit:

  • Petting Farm (sheep, goats, chickens, bunnies, calves, horses, donkeys)

  • Wagon Train Ride through the forest of the Wild Game Preserve to see our Fallow Deer

  • Interactive outdoor activities like Farmer Golf, Fort Frontier, Tired Mountain, Duck Races, Pig Rides

  • Hands-on learning stations designed around grade-appropriate themes

  • Students rotate in small groups through 5–6 stations, with constant opportunities for tactile experiences

Duration & Details:

  • 3½ Hours (10:00 am–1:30 pm) (Arrive at 9:45)

  • Cost: $16 per student + GST (Min 20 students/group group or min charge of $300)

  • A $50/deposit per class or group is required after your date is confirmed

  • Teachers and educational assistants are free with groups of 20+

  • Parent volunteers may attend at a discounted rate of $8/pp

  • Accessible facilities and indoor/outdoor lunch areas available

Teacher Downloads:

SCHOOL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PRE FIELD TRIP CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
POST FIELD TRIP REFLECTION TOOLS
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Grade-Specific Educational Experiences

Our guided programs are tailored to support provincial curriculum goals for each grade:

  • Explore soils, plants, trees, and seasonal changes, discovering how life thrives in the forest and on the farm.

  • Springtime visits to meet young animals, learn about life cycles, animal care, and connections between humans and animals.

  • Students dig into soil science, seeds, planting, and land stewardship with hands-on planting activities.

  • Learn about wildlife habitat, ecosystems, and how plant and animal life coexist on the farm.

  • Students investigate how weather impacts crops, animals, and food production.

  • An exploration of classification and the relationships between living organisms on the farm

What else is new this season?

Water.  That's right...H20!


In addition to the grade level curriculum below, we have added a module for all students attending the farm in the spring of 2026 that underscores the fact that every living thing needs water.  

Water is life’s most essential resource and a powerful way to spark learning. This station helps students explore how water shapes our environment, supports ecosystems, and affects everyday life. Through engaging, curriculum-aligned activities, students build curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility for caring for our planet.

For older students, our programs go beyond the basics, offering a wider variety of learning experiences and deeper exploration. In addition to our standard farm activities, junior and senior high students can participate in customized sessions covering advanced science and social studies topics. Additional curriculum options are available upon request, allowing your visit to be tailored to your classroom goals.

Junior & Senior High

  • Food Production and the Environment

  • Organic vs. Chemical//Sustainable Practices in Agriculture

  • The Family Farm

  • Hybrids or GMO's

  • Breeds//Modern vs Heritage Breeds//The Impact of Genetic Selection

  • Teamwork, Bonding, Leadership

  • Community and Culture

  • Technology in Agriculture

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