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TextFrying Pan Farm Park, Fieldtrips
Schedule a Program
- Tuesdays - Fridays
- Fairfax County schools: $4/student
- Out-of-county schools: $5/student
Reservations are available for school field trips, featuring interpretive programs for kindergarten through 3rd grade. Programs reinforce the Virginia Standards of Learning for the appropriate grade level. Choose from instructional programs which complement your curriculum:
- Pre-school Group Tour
- Kindergarten: The Milky Way: A Day in the Life of a Dairy Animal
- 1st Grade: The Farm Family
- 2nd Grade: Mooving the Milk to Town
- 3rd Grade: Simple Machines on the Farm
The Milky Way
Milk a model cow and meet a farm animal. From babyhood to milking, learn what life is like for dairy animals.
Grade: Kindergarten
Length: 30 Minutes
SOL Tie Ins: Science: K.1, K.6, K.8; Health and Wellness K.1
Farm Family Program
Through discussion and hands-on activities, learn about traditional “Farm Family” roles and how they compare to modern family roles.
Grade: First Grade
Length: One Hour
SOL Tie Ins: History and Social Science: 1.1, 1.7, 1.9
MOOving the Milk to Town
Walk in the boots of a dairy farmer. Getting the milk from a dairy farm to the consumer’s table is discussed. Students learn the process, then get to act it out during a hands-on game while exchanging money along the way.
Grade: Second Grade
Length: One Hour
SOL Tie Ins: History and Social Science 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7
Simple Machines on the Farm
Come explore the farm and discover how six simple machines make our work easier. Students will also get hands on experience using some simple machines.
Grade: Third Grade
Length: One Hour
SOL Requirements: Science 3.2, Force/Motion/Energy
*New Preschool Group Tour*
Frying Pan Farm Park is now offering several options for preschool
groups. Tours can be customized with one of three different
options:
- Learn all about dairy animals, milk a model cow, and help us groom the goats.
- Learn old-fashioned farm chores and help the farmer prepare food for the animals.
- Participate in a guided tour where we visit all the animals and try to solve a mystery.
Programs are a half hour and are $4/child.
Add a 20 minute wagon ride for only $3/rider. (Maximum 30)
Call the Visitor Center to schedule your tour today! (703) 437-9101
Admission to Frying Pan Farm Park is FREE. Kidwell Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, is open 9am - 5pm daily.
Self-guided days are available for pre-school and other groups who would like to explore the farm and park on their own.
CALL EARLY for reservations! Spaces are limited! 703-437-9101.
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