Field Trips

School Tours at Kaska Family Farm

The sights and sounds of children laughing, learning and playing are music to our souls at Kaska Family Farm.  Having grown up on farms,  we believe it’s important that children have the chance to be exposed to the rich learning environment a farm can afford.  Offering educational field trips to pre-school and elementary age students is a priority for us at Kaska Family Farm.

We invite you to come out and spend the day with us to enjoy a fun, informative and unique learning experience with your students.

** We are located in McLennan County**

Field trips can be booked for Tuesdays – Fridays, beginning Tuesday, Sept 21 through Friday, Oct 29 2010!  Book NOW for best date selection!!

When are field trips?

Tour days and dates:  Weekdays with advance reservation.

School farm tour hours:  9:00am – 3:00pm

How much does it cost?

Admission for each tour is $5.00 per person

School administrators, teaching staff and bus drivers are free!  Admission rates apply to each student, parent(s), siblings ages 4yrs and up, and any additional chaperones attending with your group.

Field trip rate only available to public, private and preschools.  Homeschool groups must have at least 30 students to qualify.

Payments can be cash, credit card, or school issued check (sorry, absolutely no personal checks.)  Our Ticket Office can issue an invoice the day of the visit for your school’s business office records.

What’s Included on a Field Trip?

Each Field Trip includes:

• Online curriculum materials for you to share with your students either before or after a visit to our farm.
• Admission to the corn maze
• Rubber Duck Races
• Corn Box
• Hay Jump
• Hayride
• Pumpkin Patch
• Garden Golf
• Cow Train
• Brief presentation about corn and the maze.

Teaching Resources

Hands-on learning experiences are always best when students have been prepared for what they are about to encounter and are able to then discuss what they learned afterwards.  We are pleased to offer our Classroom in the Corn learning series to make your field trip more exciting and memorable…as well as a better learning experience.

These Teacher Resource Guides are broken into separate grade ranges and each include:  activity goals, National Curriculum Standards, preparation required, materials needed, worksheets, and step-by-step instructions.

Click here to view a Resource Guide sample!

Upon scheduling your field trip, you will receive a password allowing you to download the links below:

Intro & Background Materials for All Grades

Pre-K through K Teacher Pre-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Pre-K through K Teacher Pre-Trip Activity II Resource Guide
Pre-K through K Teacher Post-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Pre-K through K Teacher Post-Trip Activity II Resource Guide

Grades 1-4 Teacher Pre-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Grades 1-4 Teacher Pre-Trip Activity II Resource Guide
Grades 1-4 Teacher Post-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Grades 1-4 Teacher Post-Trip Activity II Resource Guide

Grades 5-8 Teacher Pre-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Grades 5-8 Teacher Pre-Trip Activity II Resource Guide
Grades 5-8 Teacher Post-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Grades 5-8 Teacher Post-Trip Activity II Resource Guide

Grades 9-12 Teacher Resource Guide (coming soon)

MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY!!

Book now for the best selection of dates.  ALL school tours must have confirmed reservations before attending the farm.  A Confirmation Notice will be faxed or emailed to you (or your school) following your booking reservation.  CONTACT US to begin the reservation process today!

School Tour Check List!

• Supervision is required at the ratio of one adult for every five children.  For very large groups, consider appointing leaders who are free of group supervisory duties in order to provide overall assistance as needed.
• Dress appropriately!  This is an all outdoor activity.  We do not recommend sandals or open-toed shoes.  We also strongly encourage play clothes that can stand up to a little fun in the dirt and grass. Children may need light jackets, hats or even sunscreen and/or bug repellent.
• The farm does not open during the event of excessive rain or extreme weather.  Please call or check our website for current weather conditions before departing if weather could be a problem.
• We have restroom and hand washing facilities on site.
• Easily accessible parking for buses and cars.
• Shaded tent area and plenty of picnic tables for eating.
• Remember to get directions and maps!

Please visit the For Teachers section for additional lesson plans, curriculum, coloring sheets and more things that will make your field trip even more fun and informative. 

School children on Hay Jump