PRIMARY SCHOOL EXCURSIONS

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LITTLE HANDS, BIG DISCOVERIES

From exploring garden beds to discovering the creatures that help our food grow, students experience the farm through observation, exploration and practical activities.

Our primary school excursions are designed to spark curiosity, encourage questions and help children understand the connections between soil, plants, food and the world around them.

STAGE 1

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.

STAGE 2

Schoolchildren and teachers gather in a community garden beside vegetable beds and sunflowers.

STAGE 3

DISCOVER OUR WORKSHOPS:

  • Rows of garden crops and covered planting beds viewed through a greenhouse window, with urban buildings and trees in the background.

    Web of Life

    An interactive activity exploring ecosystem interconnections.

  • Pocket City Farms community food forest garden with an informational sign and lush edible plants

    Food Forest

    A tour of our footpath verge food forest, exploring biodiversity, plant roles, and shared community resources.

  • Harvested kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, and kohlrabi in a garden bed

    Weed & Feed

    A hands-on activity demonstrating nutrient cycling, compost and local waste re-use, with a visit to the chickens.

  • Gardener wearing black gloves and a digital watch planting a seedling in soil between crop rows

    Natural Fibres - Twining / Weaving

    Creatively exploring how plant fibres can be used to make sustainable practical products.

  • Young vegetable seedlings growing in a raised garden bed with drip irrigation, viewed against a blurred urban park and cloudy sky.

    Natural Building

    A creative, team-based design & construction activity exploring how plants can be used to make shelter.

  • Young green plants growing inside a sunlit greenhouse with translucent walls and black support beams

    Propagation - seeds & cuttings

    Exploring the cycle of seed to fruit, plus other propagation methods - with take-home plant pots.

  • Group of young people gardening outdoors, removing plants and weeds beside bright green garden buckets.

    Waste as a resource

    A hands-on activity exploring the closed loop of compost-soil-food-compost, and positive impacts on costs, sustainability and yield.

  • Close-up of a fuzzy black bee perched on a bright green leaf.

    We love bugs!

    Actively exploring insect diversity and habitat on the farm, looking at the role they play and the importance of bio diversity to food security.

  • Child and adult planting seeds in soil-filled biodegradable pots on a garden bench

    Hands-on farming

    Practical work helping out on the farm, eg harvesting, weeding, planting seeds or seedlings, mulching, etc.

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.