School Field Trip FAQ
What is the focus of your programs?
Our focus and mission is to provide children a connection to the source of their food. This includes experiences in our farmyard, with our animals, and in our gardens. All groups visiting GHF will be given the chance to interact with our animals, including petting them, seeing what they eat, and learning about their life on the farm.
How many students may I bring?
Teachers may bring up to 72 children . Groups may schedule more than one day to accommodate larger numbers. We will divide classes into small groups of approximately 8-12.
What is the charge for programs?
The cost per student/family chaperone is $10 for our Farm Senses and Food Sources programs, and $14 per student/family chaperone for our Structure and Function, Local Ohio History, and Soil Health programs. Our Farms and Forests program is $15 per student/family chaperone. Custom programming is $12-$15 per student/family chaperone depending on the length. Teachers and school staff are free of charge.
There is a $200-$350 minimum for all programs, price depends on the selected program. A non-refundable fee is needed to secure your reservation. This fee will be applied to the group total and the balance can be paid on the day of your visit or via check following the program.
Do you run programs for homeschool groups?
Absolutely! However, our program minimum still applies. Homeschool groups may register as if they were from a school. We appreciate families doing the work of organizing themselves and collecting money from their group.
The parent who organizes the field trip will be considered the “teacher” and will be free of charge. All other parents will have to pay for themselves and their student.
What is the role of adults/chaperones?
Adults/chaperones are expected to be engaged in the program and to support the efforts of Gorman Heritage Farm educators. We thank adults/chaperones for keeping cell phones on silent, and for their help in providing behavior support when necessary, ensuring we have all students at all times, and for their help in keeping our students safe.
May parent chaperones bring siblings of students participating in the program?
No. Our programs are designed for a class group at a specific age level. We cannot allow siblings to participate in field trips. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis.
How long is the program?
The length of time is up to you. Our Farm Senses programs generally run 1.5-2 hours. Food Sources programs are generally 2 hours. Structure and Function, Local Ohio History, Soil Health, and Farms and Forests run approximately 4 hours, including lunch. Custom programming can accommodate your schedule. If you would like a longer or shorter program than what is listed, feel free to reach out with your scheduling needs.
What times do your programs begin?
Our morning sessions begin between 9:00 and 10:15. Our afternoon session begin between 12:30 and 1:15.
Will we see animals at Gorman Heritage Farm?
Yes. Gorman Heritage Farm programs are interactive and engaging and include farm animal encounters. The animals available for programs is dependent on season and grazing rotations, so not every animal may be available for every program.
May we eat lunch at the farm?
Yes. We have a large picnic area available that can seat groups of 60 or more. You must provide your own lunches. There is no extra charge to use the picnic area.
What is your cancellation and weather policy policy?
We run programs rain or shine, provided the weather is safe for visitors to be on the Farm.
In the event that Gorman Heritage Farm must cancel your trip due to severe weather, we will contact you with as much notice as possible. In this instance, we will do our best to reschedule your trip.