At Black Creek Community Farm, we are committed to providing meaningful learning experiences to assist teachers and families seeking to enrich their children’s learning.
It is our goal to provide an inquiry based curriculum that…
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- Nurtures self-esteem and confidence by empowering children to take ownership of their learning
- Fosters environmental stewardship through experiential learning
- Supports a healthy and active lifestyle
Click on interactive PDF below for a detailed description of all our field trip programs
Field Trip Programs
We tailor our programming to support what children are learning in class and at home by providing a unique, hands-on approach to environmental education.
Farmers in Training
This is a very hands-on program, perfect for children to experience ‘A Day in a Farmer’s Life.’ Roll up your sleeves, put on your working boots, and get your hands right in the soil. Learn what it takes to get food on your plate!
Activities Include:
- Farmer for a Day
- Fabulous 5
- Busy Bees & Farm Honey Tasting
- Worm Bin Exploration
- Chicken Care
- Tree Planting
- Plant Part Relay Race
- Garden Necklace
Junior Chefs
Get ready to learn about zero waste lunches, our dependence on fossil fuels to transport our food, the impact of our diets on climate change, and what can we do to take action! This program is all about the senses. Students will get to harvest, taste, and prepare delicious snacks or lunches using the harvest they picked from our garden.
Activities Include:
- Tasting Tour
- Pizza Making
- Bike-Blended Smoothies
- Apple Picking & Cider Pressing
- Pesto Making
- Locally Grown
Outdoor Survivalist
This program is designed to encourage children to take an active role in learning, protecting, and enjoying the outdoors! Outdoor Survivalists offers plenty of opportunities to freely explore nature… from the tallest cedar to the tiniest micro-organisms in the soil.
Activities Include:
- Plant ID: Native Species & Wild Edibles
- Nature Connection & Food Forest Walk
- Animal Tracks & Signs
- Fire & Bannock
- Predator & Prey
- Maple Tapping & Tasting
- D.I.Y.: Salve Making
- Tree ID: Canadian Forest
Additional Programs to book
Field To Fork
The Field to Fork program is offered in collaboration with Black Creek Pioneer Village. Two great sites in one fun-filled day! This program is available from May 1 to November 30 for Grades 2-8. $17 per student. Book through the Pioneer Village Website by clicking here.
Travelling Curriculum
Would you like us to come visit you for a day? Are you planning a science fair or community event? We are able to provide a few of Black Creek Community Farm’s favourite activities at your location. Whether you’re a school teacher, an educator at a childcare centre, running a day camp, or home schooling, we can bring a little bit of nature right to you.
Book Your Trip
Contact the Farm School Coordinator
Have questions? Call (416) 393-6381 ext.103 or email farmkids@blackcreekfarm.ca.
Ready to book?
Click here to fill out a Field Trip Request Form.
| FEES | |
| Half Day Trip – 10:00am-12:00pm or 12:30-2:30pm | $10 + HST per participant (min. charge of 20) |
| Full Day Trip – 10:00am-2:00pm | $15 + HST per participant (min. charge of 20) |
| 1 supervising adult for every 10 students | FREE |
| Extra adults | $5 + HST |
Subsidies
Local schools in the Jane & Finch and surrounding area, have priority for subsidized fees. If you are in need of subsidy and you are outside of our catchment area, please contact us at farmkids@blackcreekfarm.ca
Please Note: All subsidies are granted based on availability
Making payments
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Credit card payment (made online, after registration)
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Cheque made out to FoodShare Toronto (in memo: BCCF Farm Kids) & dropped off or mailed to the farm (4929 Jane Street, Toronto, ON M3N 2K8)
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Cash dropped off at the farm
Refund policy
TTC
We are now more accessible than ever, only a short walk or bus ride away from Pioneer Village subway station! Click here for directions to the farm.
