Apple Holler

School Educational
Fu
n Field Trips
Call now to reserve your group outing. Groups smaller than 20 may schedule with an already scheduled group. Call Sheryl or Jill at 262-884-7100 and we will be happy to assist you in planning your next memorable day down on the farm. No matter what show and time of year you choose, we'll entertain the children and help them create memories they'll cherish for a lifetime.
Planet Patrol

Our Living Planet Bees and Blossom Tour
Bees, Blossoms, Babies and Planet Preservation;
Interactive Educational Fun!

April, May and June

Bee HutA fast paced musical show, "Our Living Plant" teaches kids respect for nature as they enjoy a high energy learning experience. Recycling, conservation of resources and preserving the planet for the future are covered. Discover the "Hidden Magic of Seeds" as you learn the need for water, soil, air and sun as the seed grows. Children will plant a bean seed and Enchanted Forest Wagon Ridetake it to the class room to watch it grow with their teacher. Also learn about the "Life Cycle of an Apple Tree" from seed to blossom to pollination to apple. Learn the importance of photosynthesis. Enjoy our live bee exhibit while learning about how bees pollinate our apple trees. Then have fun on the Enchanted Forest wagon ride through our blossoming apple orchard. (Depending on the weather conditions.)

Field Trip Package Includes:

  • Educational Musical Show "Our Living Planet" with Class Participation
  • The "Hidden Magic of Seeds" Demonstration. Children plant bean seeds to take back to the classroom to watch them grow with their teacher
  • Learn about the "Lifecycle of an Apple Tree" including Photosynthesis
  • Glass-Covered Working Beehive with a Pollination demonstration and Honey Tasting
  • Honey Coloring Book with "What I Learned Today" Note to Parents
  • Enchanted forest wagon ride through our Blossoming Apple Orchard
  • Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie
  • Farm Animals to Visit such as Goats, Sheep, Chickens & More
  • Kid's corral Play Area, Golden Goat Bridge and Cool Cow Maze
  • Outdoor Picnic Area for Your Bag Lunch or Preordered Box Lunch

Cool Cow MazeCost: $6.00 per person (children & adults) One complimentary ticket per twenty guests.
$4.00 per preordered box lunch (Large Hotdog, Chips and Drink)

Times: Weekdays in April, May & June. By reservation only, 9am, 10am, 11am & 12 noon. Afternoon times available.


Summer Fun on the Farm
June, July & August

A summer field trip to Apple Holler is a perfect choice for day camps, day care centers and summer school. Come tour our farm and see apples, pumpkins, pears and vegetables growing.

Every one will enjoy smelling, touching and tasting fresh growing herbs and vegetables in "Grandma's Garden of Eatin."

Also learn how a flower drinks water, which parts of the plant we eat, visit our "Salsa Garden", then help make and eat salsa. We will also discuss how compost is made, learn what compost is and how it is used.

Field Trip Package Includes:Golden Goat Bridge

  • "Lifestyle of a Apple Tree Exhibit" featuring "A Tree's Birthday"
  • Observation Beehive and Pollination Exhibit" with honey tasting
  • "Grandma's Garden of Eatin" for learning, smelling, touching, tasting & observing
  • Make & eat salsa with fresh ingredients from our "Salsa Garden"
  • "Compost Cake" will help the students learn about decomposition and how compost is made
  • Visit "Blossom" Apple Holler's wooden cow
  • Enchanted Forest tractor-drawn wagon ride
  • Homemade chocolate chip cookie
  • Hand-led pony ride
  • Visit the "Golden Goat Bridge"
  • Cool Cow Maze with educational dairy trivia
  • Kids Corral Play area & Crazy Corn Maze
  • Picnic Tables available for your bag lunch

Pony RideCost: $5.00 per person (children & adults) One complimentary ticket per twenty guests.
$4.00 per preordered box lunch (Large Hotdog, Chips and Drink)

Times: Weekdays in June, July & August. By reservation only, 9am, 10am, 11am & 12 noon. Afternoon times available.



Johnny Appleseed
 Apple Holler in Sturtevant is a fun-filled destination offering all of the tastes and memories of a perfect day down on the farm.

Now, for a limited time - September through November - Apple Holler is proud to present and educational musical show about an American Legend, Johnny Appleseed.

Plan now to attend this fun musical show which teaches kids the legend of Johnny Appleseed together with lessons about getting along with each other, early American history and, of course, planting fruit trees.

This delightful one-person show brings Johnny Appleseed to life with music, laughter and audience participation. Then, combine it with a trip into our 70-acre apple orchard and woods. Your kids are guaranteed to have a great day on the farm.

 

Field Trip Package Include:

  • Admission to the Johnny Appleseed show
  • Wagon ride through the orchard and pumpkin patch
  • Observation beehive and pollination exhibit
  • Homemade chocolate chip cookie
  • Pick your own apple and mini pumpkin (you may bring your own bag for pumpkin)
  • Visit the "Golden Goat Bridge"
  • Cool Cow Education Maze
  • Farmyard friends to visit
  • Kids Corral play area
  • Crazy Corn Maze and the Beanstalk Story Book Trail
  • Picnic tables for your bag lunch

Cost: $6.00 per person (children & adults) One complimentary Adult ticket per ten children.
$4.00 per preordered box lunch (Large Hotdog, Chips and Drink)

Times: Weekdays by reservation only, 8:30am, 9:15am, 10am, 10:45 am, 11:30am and 12:15pm. PM shows available.


Jack Frost in Apple Holler's
Winter Wonderland
Grand Old-Fashioned Story telling about the Seasons of Nature
January, February, March & April

 He gilded the grass, silvered the woods, coated the leaves, fruit and pumpkins. Everything Glistened! Jack Frost is so proud of his beautiful work that he decides to stay forever. But what happens when Jack announces he's going to take up residence? Can he really hold back the coming of Spring?

Children will love the magic of this story as they gain knowledge of the parts of an apple tree and the need for each season in nature's cycle. The "Apple Holler's Winter Wonderland" presentation teaches what farm animals and wild animals do in winter. Children will also enjoy a hot pancake lunch with maple syrup while they learn how maple syrup is made.

Field Trip Package Includes:

  • "Jack Frost in the Apple Holler" story telling by Phyllis Mount
  • "Apple Holler's Winter Wonderland" display
  • Learn to match animals with the tracks they make
  • Visit "Blossom" Apple Holler's wooden cow
  • Wagon ride (optional) through the sleeping orchard & Enchanted Forest
  • Learn how trees help produce the fresh air that we all breath
  • "The Maple Sugaring Story"
  • Maple syrup pancake lunch with warm apple cider
  • "Welcome to our Sugar House" coloring book
  • "What I Learned Today at Apple Holler" handout

 Cost: $7.00 per person (children & adults)
$6.00 for groups of 20 or more
One complimentary ticket per groups of twenty or more.
$4.00 per preordered box lunch (Large Hotdog, Chips and Drink)

Times: Weekdays by reservation only, 9am, 10am, 11am & 12 noon.


Teacher's Tips
  • Watch local weather forecast to have children dress appropriately
  • Arrive 10 minutes before scheduled time
  • Guided portion of field trip is approximately 90 minutes. Allow additional time for children's play area and/or lunch.
  • The chaperones are responsible for the safety of the children. The activities of the children must be monitored by the chaperones while here.

    Elves on the Shelves
    Holiday Family Program with a Christmas Story, Songs,
    Elves & Gingerbread Cookies

    Elves Holiday Program Includes:Golden Goat Bridge

    • Holiday musical show "Elves on the Shelves"
    • Learn how Gingerbread Cookies are made then snack on them with warm apple cider
    • A surprise gift for each child
    • Apple Holler Holiday Express wagon ride through the Enchanted Elf Forest
    • Farmyard animal friends to visit

    ElfCost: $7.00 per person (children & adults)
    $6.00 for groups of 20 or more
    One complimentary ticket per groups of twenty or more.

    Times: By Reservation Only, 9am, 10am, 11am & 12 noon • Saturdays: 10 & 11am • Sundays: 10 & 11am


Big Bunny Weekend Celebration!
Come out to Apple Holler and join our Easter countdown as the Easter Bunny helps kick off the Easter holiday season.

Big Bunny Weekend Celebration Includes:Big Bunny Weekend

  • Granny McGregor Storytelling
  • Fresh Baked Cookie and Fresh Apple Cider
  • A Special Easter Surprise for Each Child
  • Pictures with Big Bunny (bring your camera)
  • Kids Games and Prizes (every child wins)
  • Wagon Ride through Enchanted Forest
  • Hand Lead Pony Ride
  • Ride the Apple Holler Express Kids Train

big Bunny WeekendCost: $7.00 per person (children & adults)
Reservations Required
Apple Holler Express Train

Apple Holler • 5006 S. Sylvania Ave. • Sturtevant, WI 53177 • (262) 884-7100
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