Spring programs are offered weekdays throughout May, at 10:00 am and 12:00 noon. Fall programs are offered weekdays throughout October, at 10:00 am, 11:30 am, and 1:00 pm.
Reservations for both fall and spring programs open after Labor Day for the current school year, and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis by emailing staff@pomeroyfarm.org . When making your request, please include your top three choices of dates and times, your school and grade level, and number of classes/teachers/students.
Please scroll down for information on our homeschool open house day. Our Virtual School Program is also available year-round for those classes who may be unable to visit in person.
FALL PROGRAMS 2022
GRADE LEVELS: Preschool (age 3-5) and K-2
THEME: The Farm in Fall
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: An excellent introductory field trip for young students. A tractor-pulled hayride through the farm’s Pumpkin Lane with vignettes of “pumpkin people” will delight youngsters and their chaperones. The hay wagon will stop at the Pumpkin Patch where both students and adults can pick out a pumpkin to take home. Students also visit the chickens, goats and sheep, go through the hay bale maze and have a turn at the pumpkin flume.
LENGTH: 1 hour 15 minutes
DATES AVAILABLE: Weekdays in October
START TIMES: 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm
COST: $6.00 per person which includes a small pumpkin
MAXIMUM PER SESSION: 60 students
PAYMENT POLICY: We require a $60.00 per session non-refundable deposit to secure your reservation, which is applied to your total payment. Once we have received your deposit, we will send your confirmation and instructions. The remaining balance is due upon visitation day. For schools requiring a purchase order, you may pay the full amount at once (in the event of a cancellation or no-show, we would still require payment of the deposit amount).
SPRING PROGRAMS 2023
GRADE LEVELS: 2nd - 5th
THEME: Children’s Work & Play on a Pre-Electric Farm
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students will participate in the chores and play activities of primary-age school children on a pre-electric farm. These include domestic activities and barnyard chores including feeding of farm animals. Students will also participate in a historically appropriate activity session. Includes a new week-long curriculum to use in the classroom pre- and post-visit, which addresses Common Core learning standards in Social Studies, English & Language Arts, and Visual Arts. Video preview of spring program below!
LENGTH: 1 hour 45 minutes
DATES AVAILABLE: Weekdays in May
SESSION TIMES: 10:00 am OR 12:00 noon
COST: $6 per student
MAXIMUM: 60 students (40 recommended)
ALL SPRING PROGRAMS: Chaperones (including teachers) at the ratio of 1 adult per 5 students are admitted free. With advance notice, exceptions to these ratios will be made for students who require accommodations.
PAYMENT POLICY: We require a $60.00 per session non-refundable deposit to secure your reservation, which is applied to your total payment. Once we have received your deposit, we will send your confirmation and instructions. The remaining balance is due upon visitation day. For schools requiring a purchase order, you may pay the full amount at once (in the event of a cancellation or no-show, we would still require payment of the deposit amount).
HOMESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
May 17th, 2023
Pomeroy Farm is pleased to announce our Homeschool Open House on Wednesday, May 17th! If your homeschool, school co-op or family group has fewer than 20 students, this is your day. Bring your group to the farm anytime between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to experience our fan-favorite program, Children’s Work & Play on a Pre-Electric Farm. Groups with 20 or more students: please contact our office for program availability.
GRADE LEVELS: Ideal for 2nd - 5th grade (curriculums accommodate K-5th), but mixed-age groups are welcome!
THEME: Children’s Work & Play on a Pre-Electric Farm
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students will participate in the chores and play activities of primary-age school children on a pre-electric farm. These include domestic activities and barnyard chores including feeding of farm animals. Students (and parents!) will also get to make a historical craft to take home with them. Visiting groups and families may also sign up to receive a copy of our award-winning week-long curriculum to use in your lessons at home, which addresses Common Core learning standards for Social Studies, English & Language Arts, and Visual Arts for Kindergarten - 2nd grade and 3rd - 5th grade students.
TIME: Admission 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Self-guided program takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete.
COST: $6 per student or adult (2 & under free)
Watch the video below for a preview of our spring program!