+ EXCURSION OVERVIEW

Our Urban Farm offers a unique educational excursion that combines Hands-On Farming with an Urban Farm Adventure Course (UFAC). The experience is tailored to enrich students’ understanding of Regenerative Agriculture through hands-on activities and inquiry-based learning aligned with the Science & Technology and Geography syllabus'.

Each excursion to PCF includes the following activities;

1. UFAC: Students engage with stage-based inquiry questions through an integrated farm tour and data collection stations that challenge their understanding and application of scientific concepts.

2. Hands-On Farming: Students partake in authentic Urban Farm Tasks in a tangible setting, gaining practical experience in Urban Agriculture.

+ TIMES + DURATIONS

Weekdays - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

2-Hour Program:

9:30 - 9:45 AM: Arrival, Introduction, and Safety Rules
9:45 - 11:15 AM: UFAC & Hands-On Farming
11:15 - 11:30 AM: Conclusion and Departure

3-Hour Program:

9:30 - 9:45 AM: Arrival, Introduction, and Safety Rules
9:45 - 11:45 AM: UFAC
11:45 - 12:15 PM: Hands-On Farming
12:15 - 12:30 PM: Conclusion and Departure

4-Hour Program (Includes 1 hr Lunch Break):

9:30 - 9:45 AM: Arrival, Introduction, and Safety Rules
9:45 - 11:30 AM: Morning Session:
- Group 1: UFAC & Group 2: Hands-On Farming

11:30 - 12:30 PM: Lunch Break

12:30 - 2:30 PM: Afternoon Session:
- Group 2 - UFAC & Group 1 - Hands-On Farming
2:15 - 2:30 PM: Conclusion and Departure

+ ALIGNMENT TO NESA STANDARDS

All of our programs align to NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

+ GROUP SIZE

Depending on the program and the dates chosen, we can accommodate ~120 students rotating around the farm at one time, however if you are planning an excursion for more students than this, get in touch and we’ll find a solution.

+ PRICING

2 hrs = $20 per student + GST. *Minimum booking 30 students.

3 hrs = $30 per student + GST.

4 hrs = $40 per student + GST.

Pocket City Farms is a 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

**LOCATION**
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.

**WHERE TO MEET**
Upon entering Camperdown Commons, follow signs to the ‘Common Pavilion’. This is an undercover area overlooking the farm. We will meet you there with bells on!

+ WHAT TO BRING

Depending on whether you attend a morning, afternoon or all-day session, children should bring their lunch to eat before, during or after their workshop.

Camperdown Park is right next door with plenty of space!

We are also advocates for ‘waste free lunches’ - Prior to the excursion we encourage teachers to ask children to reduce their amount of plastics and packaging in their lunch boxes. Additionally be sure to pack;

• Refillable water bottles

• Hats

• Closed footwear

• First Aid Kit

• Any appropriate medication

+ CANCELLATION POLICY

Any cancellations made more than one month in advance will be charged at 50% of the event fee. There are no refunds for cancellations within one month of confirmed date of event.

Rescheduling an excursion within one month of its confirmed date will incur a minimum rebooking fee of $200.

In the event of light rain it is expected that students bring raincoats and the excursion will carry on as planned. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather (that makes the outdoor components of your excursion impossible), subject to date availability, you may have the option to reschedule your excursion date. Rescheduling due to extreme weather does not incur a rebooking fee.

Some programs are able to be conducted indoors under cover, with altered content, and some are not. It is at the discretion of the PCF Education Manager to make the final decision in these circumstances. They will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

In the event of government-mandated changes in Covid-19 guidelines that prevent an excursion from occurring, PCF will allow the school to rebook the excursion at no additional expense.

+ 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.

We understand that COVID is an ongoing concern and will work with you to accomodate any COVID related changes. 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.

+ Media policy

All visitors grant Pocket City Farms the right to use, produce & publish photographs taken of them, and any statement or testimonial made by them for editorial, advertising or any other purpose.

If you have your own Media Policy Guidelines please feel free to send them prior to your visit. This is to ensure we are aware of expectations surrounding photography when on the site.

+ 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

For booking enquiries, please fill out the form below.

We hope to see you on the farm soon!