YOUR SCHOOL EXCURSION IS CONFIRMED!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO POCKET CITY FARMS!

Thank you for booking your school excursion with us! We're excited to welcome your students to the farm for a day of hands-on learning, exploration and discovery.

YOUR BOOKING DETAILS:

WHAT TO BRING

Please ensure all students bring:

  • Refillable water bottles

  • Hats and sunscreen

  • Enclosed footwear

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

RAIN OR SHINE!

Our excursions run in most weather conditions, with covered outdoor spaces and wet-weather alternative activities available.

HELP US REDUCE WASTE

At Pocket City Farms, we encourage waste-free lunchboxes and reusable containers. Please minimise single-use packaging and take any waste with you when you leave.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety is important to us. Please review our Risk Management Information before your visit.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

For any questions or additional information, please contact claire@pocketcityfarms.com.au.

We look forward to seeing you on the farm!

Children gardening and carrying a potted plant in a community garden.
Child gardening in a raised bed, holding a freshly pulled leafy vegetable among growing greens.
Schoolchildren and teachers gather in a community garden beside vegetable beds and sunflowers.

essential information

  • Our educational excursions turn the urban farm into a living classroom. Through fun and experiential learning, students dive into regenerative agriculture using real-world inquiry —  aligned with the NSW Science & Technology and Geography syllabuses.

    A standard 2-hour excursion rotates smaller groups through 3-4 activities selected and customised specific to your learning stage and goals. Longer 3 or 4-hour visits are also available, and may include a hands-on farming session.

  • Weekdays
    (Monday - Wednesday preferable for larger groups)

    2-hour program: 9:30 - 11:30am / 12:30 - 2:30pm

    3-hour / 4-hour programs: times as agreed (lunch break at Camperdown Park, adjacent to the farm

  • Click here to see a full breakdown of how our program aligns to NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

  • Depending on the program and date, we can accommodate up to 120 students at a time. Planning a larger group? Get in touch and we’ll find a solution!

  • Please get in touch so that we can provide you with a quote. We have a minimum charge of $600 + GST per excursion.

    Pocket City Farms is a registered charity. By booking an excursion, you help us continue our work in fair food, education and community. Thank you for supporting our farm and its mission!

  • Booking confirmation and invoice are payable 4 weeks before the booking date. You may cancel or reschedule at no charge up to 4 weeks before the booking date. Cancellation 2 to 4 weeks before the booking date will be charged at the minimum fee ($600 +GST). Cancellation within 2 weeks of the event is non-refundable. You may re-schedule within 4 weeks before the booking date, with a fee of $200 +GST.

  • We are located at 31A Mallett St, Camperdown.

    TRAIN + 15 minute walk //
    Catch a train to Newtown station and walk down Australia Street. Cross through Camperdown Park and you will reach Camperdown Commons.

    BUS //
    Buses run frequently from Central Station. nearest stop: Parramatta Road at Mallet St.
    Bus routes include: 413, 436, 438, 440, 480, 483.

    HIRED BUSES + PARKING // Buses can drop off at the side car park between the farm and Camperdown Park. They will then need to find parking on a local street. Parking is regularly monitored, with 2 hour limits. There is also a Secure Carpark on Grose St.

  • Your safety matters to us. Please review our Risk Management Information before your visit and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

  • Our farm is largely wheelchair accessible, with wide pathways around the market gardens, access ramps, and accessible toilets. Please note some market garden pathways are too narrow for wheelchairs, and gravel areas may be slippery or muddy after rain. We recommend wheelchair users visit with a support person. Please let us know if anyone in your group has accessibility needs so we can adapt the excursion to suit.

  • For booking enquiries, please complete our enquiry form.

    For further information, please contact claire@pocketcityfarms.com.au.

    We look forward to welcoming you to Pocket City Farms.

  • Please ensure your group has:

    • Refillable water bottles

    • Hats & sunscreen

    • Enclosed footwear

    • Weather-appropriate clothing

    • First Aid Kit

    • Any appropriate medication

    Depending on the time and duration of your visit, students & teachers should also bring lunch and/or snacks.

    Camperdown Park is right next door, with plenty of shade and space for breaks.

    Pocket City Farms advocate for waste free lunchboxes. We encourage educators to talk to students about reducing single-use plastic packaging, and request any waste be taken with you.

  • Pocket City Farms may use, produce & publish photographs, and any statement or testimonial made by visitors for editorial, advertising or other purpose.

    If you have Media Policy Guidelines please send them prior to your visit so we are aware of expectations surrounding photography when on the site.