EARLY YEARS EXCURSIONS
Explore Nature with Pocket City Farms’ Early Childhood Program
Introducing the early childhood program at Pocket City Farms, where we nurture young minds with the wonders of nature. Tailored for children up to age 5, our workshops are a blend of storytelling, dramatic play, and art, designed to introduce the basics of seeds, food growth, and sustainability. Situated in the heart of the city, our urban market garden offers the perfect backdrop for hands-on learning experiences that engage toddlers and preschoolers in nature.
What Makes Our Program Unique?
Innovative Learning Approach: Our curriculum is crafted to spark curiosity and engagement in young learners, using storytelling and dramatic play to make complex concepts of nature and sustainability accessible and fun.
Hands-On Garden Exploration: Children get to explore our urban market garden, offering them a tactile and immersive experience in learning about plant growth, food sources, and the importance of caring for our environment.
Artistic Expression: Each workshop incorporates art activities, allowing children to express their learning and observations creatively, reinforcing their connection to the natural world.
Ideal for Private Groups: Whether you’re part of a parents group or a community organization, our program provides an enriching educational experience, fostering early appreciation for the environment among young learners.
Engage Your Little Ones in the Cycle of Nature
Our early childhood program at Pocket City Farms is more than just an educational outing; it’s an investment in fostering a lifelong connection with the environment. By engaging your little ones in the cycle of nature today, we help cultivate the next generation of environmental stewards, ready to care for our planet.
Don’t miss this opportunity to introduce your child to the wonders of nature through an enriching, hands-on learning experience. Pocket City Farms’ early childhood program is designed to engage, educate, and inspire young minds in the heart of the city. Join us and discover the joy of growing together.
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+ EXPLORING SEEDS
Unveil the Magic: From Seeds to Plants Discover the wonder of plant life in our interactive workshop designed for young nature enthusiasts. Located in the heart of Sydney in Camperdown, we combine the art of storytelling, the excitement of drama, and the hands-on experience of gardening to provide an educational adventure like no other.
Don't miss this chance to explore the world of plants in a way you've never seen before.
+ BUGS + BEES ON THE FARM
Embark on a thrilling exploration into the world of agriculture’s tiniest workers at Pocket City Farms, nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Sydney CBD.
Our interactive workshop is designed to enlighten early learners about the critical roles that bugs and bees play in farming through storytelling, drama, and hands-on activities.
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Pocket City farms is a charity. Your visit will help support our work teaching Australians to live more sustainably as well as providing vulnerable communities access to fresh, local food.
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+ TIMES + DURATIONS
Sessions available weekdays and run for 1.5 to 2 hours.
+ GROUP SIZE
Depending on the program and the dates chosen, we can accommodate up to 120 students rotating around the farm at one time. If you are planning an excursion for more students than this, get in touch and we’ll find a solution.
+ PRICING
Prices are $20 plus GST, though tailored sessions may have additional costs. We have a minimum $600 booking fee, plus GST.
Pocket City Farms is a registered charity. Your fees are a contribution to continuing the work we do in fair food, education and community. Thank you for supporting our farm project by way of your excursion booking.
+ GETTING HERE
We are located at 31A Mallett St, Camperdown. Close to Newtown and Parramatta Road. Please see below some travel options.
TRAIN + 15 minute walk //
Catch a train to Newtown station and walk straight down Australia Street. Cross through Camperdown Park and you will reach Camperdown Commons.
BUS //
Buses run frequently from Central Station to the Bridge Road school bus stop on Parramatta Rd.
Bus routes include: 413, 436, 438, 439, 440, 480, 483 + M10
HIRED BUSES + PARKING // Buses will be able to pull into the side carpark between the farm and Camperdown Park to drop off. However they will then need to go and find parking on a local street. Parking is regularly monitored and are 2 hour limits. There’s also a Secure Carpark on Grose St that can be utilised.
+ CANCELLATION POLICY
After your booking is confirmed via receipt of the Booking Confirmation Form and your deposit of 50% of the excursion fee, cancellations more than one month in advance will be charged at 50% of the event fee, and there are no refunds for cancellations within a month. We understand that COVID is an ongoing concern and will work with you to accomodate any COVID related changes.
+ RISK MANAGEMENT & COVID SAFETY
The safety of everyone visiting is important to us, we encourage you to read our Risk Management Policy before attending Pocket City Farms for an excursion. Alongside our standard on site work health and safety procedures we will provide you with a Risk Management Plan and our COVID-19 Safe Plan. This COVID-19 plan ensures we keep our guests and staff safe and compliant with government requirements at all times.
Our COVID-19 plan safety measures to reduce transmission risk include, but are not limited to:
- Limiting event capacity;
- Practicing social distancing;
- Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with local guidelines;
- Encouraging regular, thorough hand washing;
- Ensuring our staff do not come to work if they experience COVID-19 symptoms and to get tested asap.
Prior to your excursion, we will discuss any additional requirements relating to your booking but please let us know if you have any specific concerns or other precautions you’d like to discuss.
+ ACCESSIBILITY
We are close to full wheelchair access at the farm, with wide pathways surrounding our market gardens. There is only one narrow pathway near our compost bays which won't be accessible, as well as on the actual market garden itself. We recommend that all visitors using wheelchairs are accompanied by a support person as some parts of the site have difficult surfaces; gravel, and can be slippery and muddy after rain. Ramps are located at numerous access points on the site and there are wheelchair accessible toilets. Please alert our coordinator if there will be visitors in wheelchairs with your group and we can modify the experience accordingly.
+ CONTACT
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We hope to see you on the farm soon!
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