A STEM-Focused, Standards-Aligned Day of Fun and Learning
Step outside the classroom and onto our farm for a day your students will never forget. At Johnson’s Corner Farm, our field trips invite children to learn, explore, and discover the magic of nature with hands-on experiences they’ll talk about all year.
As one of the most-loved destinations for field trips in South New Jersey, we combine fun and education for a one-of-a-kind learning experience. Students can connect classroom lessons to the real world as they explore our fields, meet friendly farm animals, and see how nature shapes the food we eat.
Why Choose Johnson’s Corner Farm for Your Field Trip?
At Johnson’s Corner Farm, your field trip is more than a day out; it’s an unforgettable farm adventure. Students get to see how fruits and vegetables grow, touch the leaves and plants as they harvest seasonal crops, take in the sights and sounds of the farm on a scenic hayride, and watch and feed farm animals.
Here are some of the exciting highlights of our farm field trips:
- Harvest a Seasonal Crop: Depending on the season, students can pick corn, peaches, apples, pumpkins, or dig for sweet potatoes.
- Explore our Animal Farm: Safe feeding areas, friendly farm animals, and plenty of space to explore.
- Engage in fun Outdoor Activities: Including the Wacky Bridge, pipe slide, and spinners for active learning and play.
- Enjoy a Scenic Hayride: A relaxing way to take in the beauty of the farm while learning about nature.
- Hands-on Learning Experiences: Students get involved in activities like planting, harvesting, and interacting with animals.
Explore Our Seasonal Field Trips
No matter when you visit, there’s always something exciting happening on our farm. Each season brings its own unique crops, hands-on activities, and opportunities for students to learn and explore:
Spring Field Trips
In spring, students watch the farm awaken after winter as they plant seeds, pick fresh berries, and learn how plants grow. You can schedule any of the following field trips during our spring season:
- Egg Hunt Hayride (April–Easter): A fun hayride leading to a springtime egg hunt.
- Farm School Tour (late April–mid-May): Students plant their own soil box gardens, learn about seeds and plant care, and tour the farm.
- Strawberry Picking Tours (mid-May–early June): Includes a hayride to the strawberry fields; children pick a pint of berries and adults pick a quart.
- Deluxe Strawberry Picking & Farm School Tour: Combines the strawberry picking tour with the Farm School planting experience.
- Regular tours: $16 per person
- Deluxe tours: $20 per person
- Discovery Barnyard Playground upgrade: $8 per child / $4 per adult
- Minimum group size: 15
- One free chaperone for every 15 paid participants!
Summer Field Trips
During the summer, our juicy fruits and vibrant crops are ready for your students to pick. You’ll enjoy hayrides and hands-on harvesting while soaking up sunny farm days:
- Blueberry Picking (mid-June through July): Hayride and pick-your-own blueberries straight from the field.
- Peach Picking (June–August): A seasonal favorite with ripe peaches ready to be harvested.
- Sweet Corn and Garden Crops (July–August): Pick sweet corn, string beans, potatoes, or tomatoes depending on availability.
- Deluxe Summer Tour: Adds a small ice cream treat for every child, plus Animal Farm time and picnic area access.
- Regular tours: $16 per person
- Deluxe tours: $18 per person
- Discovery Barnyard Playground upgrade: $8 per child / $4 per adult
- Minimum group size: 15
- One free chaperone for every 15 paid participants!
Fall Field Trips
Fall on the farm is a celebration of harvest time. Students can pick apples or pumpkins and take part in unique farm traditions that bring the season to life:
- Apple Picking Hayride (late August–September): Each student picks 4 apples to take home.
- Pumpkin Picking Hayride (October): Hayride through the farm, a mini corn maze, and a pumpkin for every student.
- Popcorn & Sweet Potato Digging (November): Students pick 4 ears of popcorn and dig sweet potatoes to take home.
- Deluxe Popcorn & Sweet Potato Digging (November): Students pick 4 ears of popcorn, dig sweet potatoes, and enjoy an interactive corn shelling and cider pressing demonstration with cider sampling.
- Regular tours: $16 per person
- Deluxe tours: $18 per person
- Discovery Barnyard Playground upgrade: $8 per child / $4 per adult
- Minimum group size: 15
- One free chaperone for every 15 paid participants!
Learning Outcomes & Curriculum Connections
Our field trips align with Common Core Standards and are centered around learning: every trip to the farm is a chance to reinforce classroom concepts through hands-on discovery. By providing lessons for you to use before or after your visit, a day on the farm reinforces what your students learn in the classroom.
Aligned With Educational Standards
Our guided activities align with Common Core Standards and help students learn in an interactive environment.
Field Trip | Grade Level | Common Core Standard | Lesson Objective |
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What A Plant Needs To Grow | Grade K | LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms. All animals need food in order to live and grow. They obtain their food from plants or from other animals. Plants need water and light to live and grow. | Students will be able to determine what four things plants need in order to grow.
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The Structure of a Plant | Grades 1-3 | 1-LS1-1: Structure and Function. All organisms have external parts. Plants also have different parts (roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits) that help them survive and grow. | Students will be able to determine the parts of a plant.
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The Function of a Flower | Grades 4-6 | LS1.A: Structure and Function. Plants and animals have both internal and external structures that serve various functions in growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction. | Students will be able to determine the function of flowers in a plant, and specifically in a pumpkin plant. |
Sample Learning Goals
Our farm tours bring science to life in tangible ways. From kindergarten through sixth grade, our lessons and activities encourage students to observe, question, and understand the natural world around them. Through our provided lesson plans, and by the end of their visit, students will have seen these lessons come to life through their experience on the farm.
Examples of learning goals on the farm include:
- Identify the four basic needs of plants (soil, water, air, sunlight)
- Describe how living things rely on their environment for survival
- Assess how farms support ecosystems and food production
- Understand seasonality on the farm, including which crops are currently in season
Downloadable Teacher Resources
To help you make the most of your visit, we offer free downloadable lesson plans that tie directly into what students will see and do on the farm:
Plan Your Trip With Confidence
With clear scheduling and flexible booking, we make your field trip as smooth as possible:
Rain Date Guarantee
We know how unpredictable the weather can be, especially during peak seasons. We’ll work with you to reschedule your trip if rain clouds roll in. You’ll never lose your booking; we’ll help you find the next best date for your group.
Lead Time & Booking Tips
We can accommodate field trips on short notice, but we always recommend planning ahead, especially when it comes to booking school transportation. It’s best to reserve your transportation early, then reach out with your group size and preferred date. We know securing transportation can be hard. Check out the “Grants and Field Trip Funding Resources” section below.
Trip Duration & Schedule
Most visits last between 1.5 to 2 hours, giving your students plenty of time to learn, explore, and enjoy the farm. Our team will greet your group and guide you from hayride to the animal farm to lunch, so everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
Here’s what you can generally expect when you arrive:
- Arrive at your reserved time via the Hartford Road bus entrance
- Meet your farmer guide (please wait to unload until instructed)
- Store lunches/snacks and head to your hayride or activity station
- Enjoy a hayride and pick seasonal crops (30–40 min)
- Feed animals and enjoy the play area (30 min)
- Eat lunch or a snack in our picnic area (20–30 min)
- Optional time to shop at the Farm Market, Bakery, or Gift Shop
- Let our staff know when you’re ready to leave, and we’ll retrieve your bus
Grants & Field Trip Funding Resources
Every student should have the chance to experience a day of hands-on learning at our farm. The NJ Department of Agriculture offers funding through a variety of programs. Keep up to date with NJ Farm To School grants here.
The NJ Department of Agriculture Cream of the Crop program offers financial assistance to schools that participate in Farm to School initiatives. If your school meets these criteria, you can apply for funding to cover the cost of your visit:
- Participate in a USDA Farm to School professional development workshop
- Be enrolled in a federal nutrition program (like the National School Lunch Program or Breakfast Program)
- Submit supporting documentation (e.g., local food menus, farm-to-school activities, or student engagement evidence)
Please note: Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee funding. Awards are based on available funds and applicant volume.
Fuel Up at the Farmhouse Bakery
After a day of learning and exploring, treat your students to a delicious snack at our Farmhouse Bakery & Café. With our famous pies, cider donuts, hearty chicken pot pies, fresh sandwiches, and kid-friendly favorites like hot dogs and mini pizzas, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you dine on our sunny patio or grab treats to go, our bakery is the perfect way to end your farm adventure.
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We highly recommend that you Join our email list and become a fan on facebook to get seasonal updates and find out what is going on at the farm. Picking dates can change by as much as a week or 10 days from year to year. Our Farm News Emails allow us to keep our customers informed and up to date on the picking season.
