Educational Tours at Spicer's

Tours will be decided on a case by case basis for the 2020 Season
Most info on this page is from the 2019 Season which was pre-Covid
Please contact Spicers (810) 632-7692 to reserve a date for your tour group today!
For the 2020 Season, Masks will be required for all Group Tours.

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. Click 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	Apple & Pumpkin Tour	October
Donut & Cider	Strawberry Tour	June
Fruit Sticker	Blueberry Tour	July/August
Kids Play Corral	Apple Tour	September/October
Visit with Mr. or Mrs. Spicer	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. 1 teacher per 25 students
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 "Pick Your Own" barn located East of the market. This is where we leave for the orchard tour. There is a nice large parking lot if you take the farthest entryway West, where buses 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. Restrooms are located outside on the north side of the market.  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 a fudge tasting if they plan to purchase.

8. Rain Policy: Please call the day before or the morning of your trip if rain is in the forecast. We want you to get the most out your visit and we can advise you as to the best option in the event of rain.  

Links to Orchard Activity Pages, Printable, Classroom Themes
Michiganapples.com
Appleseed.net
Alphabet-soup.net
Teachingheart.net
Dltk-kids.com
Tooter4kids.com