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ChiIdren's Tours and Activities

One of our favorite offerings involves our children's programs. We look forward to families and children's visits because we know there is little opportunity for many children to see how their food is grown. Three generations of Cleveland area school children have come to Patterson's to learn how the wonder of nature and the science of agriculture combine to produce the nutritious and delicious fruit we love so much. The Patterson family is pleased to share their love of the land and welcome you to beautiful Geauga County for an educational class visit.
  
As our own children grew up, they had the advantage of the wide open spaces and woods in which to create their own adventures. We have tried to recreate some of the fun activities our own children enjoyed for YOUR children. We call this our Family Fun Fest. Classes can enjoy this area as well as individual families. We reserve weekday mornings and early afternoon for school groups.    

           Educational Visit for Kindergarten, First and Second Graders

Farm Market and Orchard Visits: At our 11414 Caves Road location these tours are specifically and carefully scheduled on week-days in September and October. This indoor/outdoor walking trip includes an apple to eat and a drink of cider.
 
Cost: $3.00 per person (children and adults with no charge for teachers and teacher aides)
 
Length of visit:  45 minutes
 
Maximum number:  30 people per tour guide; 2 guides available at the same time.
 
Scheduling requirements:  While arrangements can be made at any time, we get the most calls during August and early September for scheduling. We send a confirmation that acknowledges cost, times and date along with specific directions for the drivers once you have confirmed your arrangements with us.
  
Weather information: Usually tour groups are expected regardless of weather and we do our best to make this as fun as possible.  It is mandatory to call 440-729-9809 as early in the day of a tour as possible if there are concerns about weather. Do NOT cancel your tour before you have talked with us.
  
Connecting your tour with a visit to our Family Fun Fest at 8765 Mulberry Rd:  Often groups attend the fest for physical activity "on the farm", for lunch, a short wagon ride and further appreciation of "a farm". These locations are 1 ½ miles apart and you use your transportation to change locations.
 
Added cost: $3.00 per person
  
Added length of stay: As long as you like but at least 1½  hours

                                     Visits for Preschool Groups

Family Fun Fest Area: At 8765 Mulberry Road this area provides safe, creative physical activity on our farm directly beside one of our orchards. An apple is included via our apple-on-a-string activity. This area is open from mid-September through October.
 
Cost:  $3.00 per person (children and adults with no charge for teachers and teacher aides.
 
Length of visit: There is no structured schedule and you can stay as long as you like.  You can bring a snack or lunch.
  
Maximum number:  We expect that you will have adult supervision at a ratio of at most 3 students per adult.
  
Scheduling requirements:  While several schools may be in attendance at the same time as your group, we limit the total number at any given time.  In order to get the day you prefer, it is good to call in August or early September. We send a confirmation that acknowledges cost, times and date along with specific directions for the drivers once you have confirmed your arrangements with us.
  
Connecting your visit with an Orchard Walk: Specifically designed to the level of your group's age, this is a great introduction to where apples are grown, the seasons of the year, how an apple gets its food and how apples taste (an apple and a drink of cider are included).  The orchard is a very short walk from the Fest area.
  
Added cost: $1.00 per person
  
Added length of stay:  ½ hour
  
Recommended age:  While the Fest is geared toward 2 – 5 year old preschoolers and elementary children, the orchard walk is best suited for 4's and 5's.

To schedule your class for either option call or e-mail Nancy Patterson
Phone  440-729-9809  e-mail 
nancy@pattersonfarm.com

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