Educational Tours at Spicer's
Please contact Spicers (810) 632-7692 to reserve a date for your tour group today!
Spicer Orchards offers a unique variety of tour packages to meet the dyanmics of each group. Make this a memorable trip for your youngsters. School groups, daycares, preschools, cub scouts, brownies, girl scouts, church groups, birthday parties, and play groups can all enjoy learning about farm life by enjoying a day at the farm. Below is a chart of the possible options for tours of our family farm. Clink on the “History” link above to share pictures of the farm before coming. Children can make connections with the history of Southeastern Michigan by following the Spicer family through 6 generations of farming.
Spicer Orchards offers a unique variety of tour packages to meet the dyanmics of each group. Make this a memorable trip for your youngsters. School groups, daycares, preschools, cub scouts, brownies, girl scouts, church groups, birthday parties, and play groups can all enjoy learning about farm life by enjoying a day at the farm. Below is a chart of the possible options for tours of our family farm. Clink on the “History” link above to share pictures of the farm before coming. Children can make connections with the history of Southeastern Michigan by following the Spicer family through 6 generations of farming.
| All Tours Include | Options | Time of Year |
| Wagon Ride | Spring Tour | May |
| Donut | Strawberry Tour | June |
| Cider | Blueberry Tour | July/August |
| Kids Play Corral | Apple Tour | September/October |
| Visit with Mr. or Mrs. Spicer | Pumpkin Tour | October |
| Apple or Pumpkin Sticker | Apple & Pumpkin Tour | October |
***Dates are subject to fruit availability
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are teachers free? What about chaperones?
Yes, The classroom teacher is free.
Chaperones, including parapros and teachers aides, are the same price as children. Please encourage them to participate in the all the activities with the children. Please collect your funds prior to your arrival as there will not be time to collect when you arrive.
2. How long can we stay?
Your group is welcome to stay for as long as everyone is having fun.
3. Does the group have a designated place for seating?
We have 2 large covered pavilions with picnic tables. We also have a covered picnic table seating area in front of our market.
4. Where and when do we go to start our program?
There is a red barn with a sign on top of it at the top of our hill. This is where we leave for our orchard tour. There is a nice large parking lot where busses and cars can park and turn around. Please arrive fifteen minutes before your scheduled tour to allow time for organizing your group.
5. Is there a place where kids can wash hands after being in the play area?
There is a portable wash basin for hand washing in the play corral. There are also hand sanitation pumps located throughout farm area.
However, you can never be too prepared. Sanitizer and wipes are always a great extra to have on the farm.
6. How should the children dress for a day at the orchard?
During warm weather T-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes are best. During the cooler fall weather jeans, long sleeve shirts, tennis shoes, and maybe even coats will ensure a comfortable day.
7. Is there time for browsing the market during our visit?
This depends on your schedule and your schools policy. The market is open for business during regular hours for all of our customers. Please encourage kids to only except a fudge tasting if they plan to purchase.
Links to Orchard Activity Pages, Printable, Classroom Themes
Michiganapples.com
Appleseed.net
Alphabet-soup.net
Teachingheart.net
Dltk-kids.com
Tooter4kids.com
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are teachers free? What about chaperones?
Yes, The classroom teacher is free.
Chaperones, including parapros and teachers aides, are the same price as children. Please encourage them to participate in the all the activities with the children. Please collect your funds prior to your arrival as there will not be time to collect when you arrive.
2. How long can we stay?
Your group is welcome to stay for as long as everyone is having fun.
3. Does the group have a designated place for seating?
We have 2 large covered pavilions with picnic tables. We also have a covered picnic table seating area in front of our market.
4. Where and when do we go to start our program?
There is a red barn with a sign on top of it at the top of our hill. This is where we leave for our orchard tour. There is a nice large parking lot where busses and cars can park and turn around. Please arrive fifteen minutes before your scheduled tour to allow time for organizing your group.
5. Is there a place where kids can wash hands after being in the play area?
There is a portable wash basin for hand washing in the play corral. There are also hand sanitation pumps located throughout farm area.
However, you can never be too prepared. Sanitizer and wipes are always a great extra to have on the farm.
6. How should the children dress for a day at the orchard?
During warm weather T-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes are best. During the cooler fall weather jeans, long sleeve shirts, tennis shoes, and maybe even coats will ensure a comfortable day.
7. Is there time for browsing the market during our visit?
This depends on your schedule and your schools policy. The market is open for business during regular hours for all of our customers. Please encourage kids to only except a fudge tasting if they plan to purchase.
Links to Orchard Activity Pages, Printable, Classroom Themes
Michiganapples.com
Appleseed.net
Alphabet-soup.net
Teachingheart.net
Dltk-kids.com
Tooter4kids.com
