TUF Field Trip Request
As an outdoor classroom and living laboratory TUF is a great resource for educators and students. We host over 150 livestock on the farm including horses, goats, sheep and poultry, as well as gardens, beehives, aquaponic and hydroponic growing systems. Our programming dive into the subjects of agriculture, animal husbandry, natural science and more! Programs are designed to support select Colorado Academic Standards. Your adventure will include a guided walking tour where you will learn about, meet, and interact with our farm animals, gardens, and greenhouses. (General Tour length ~ 60-75 min)
Field Trip Timeline & Breakdown:
Please show up 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time to de-board the bus/transportation, break up into groups, and get organized and ready for you tour! You will meet your trip leads and learn the rules of the farm.
Name tags are strongly encouraged for all participating students.
Tour will be 60-75 minutes long. You will get the opportunity to meet animals, enter pens, and pet animals. You will not be allowed to feed animals or ride horses.
Field trips may stay for up to 30 minutes for lunch, in our designated outdoor area with picnic tables. Indoor area may be available in case of inclement weather but not guaranteed.
If you are seeking an extended time period, please note this in your request. Additional 30 - 45 minute activities (such as a craft, planting experience, worksheet etc) may be facilitated upon requests and are subject to additional fees (please enter request in the comment & section in below form).
Base Fee:
Minimum fee: $100 includes up to 15 participants; each participant thereafter $7.
One adult per 10 kids is included in fee, each additional adult is $7.
Financial Support
Thanks to the generous support of the SCFD, HDFK, and GOCO, TUF is able to offer free and/or reduced programming to Title I schools and non-profit organizations in the Denver metro area. Don’t let the cost turn you away, reach out with a scholarship request.
PAYMENT, DEPOSIT, AMENDMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Field Trips are staffed by trained leaders, a deposit is required to cover expenses and may be non-refundable for cancellations. See Cancellations and Reschedule below.
PAYMENT: Once your field trip has been approved, an invoice will be sent electronically. Payment is due in full 30 days prior to your scheduled field trip or on receipt if less than 30 days. If you are unable to pay in advance, please request an alternate payment method. A deposit will still be required.
DEPOSIT: A $50 deposit is required in order to reserve your event date. You will receive an electronic invoice via email, payment may be made directly from the invoice. Full payment is due prior to the commencement of your event. If you cancel 30 days prior to the event, you will be refunded 100%. If you cancel less than 30 days prior, you will be refunded your payment less $50 deposit Events scheduled less than 30 days prior are subject to a non-refundable deposit of $50.
AMENDMENTS: If you need to REDUCE the number of participants for your field trip you may do so two week prior (14 days) to your scheduled field trip, we will adjust your invoice to reflect lower charges. If you need to INCREASE your number of participants we can generally do so the day of your visit if the increased number is small and will not require additional staffing. If the number of participants increases significantly, please notify us as soon as possible so we may staff additional field trip leaders. We will do our best to accommodate the change request but it is not guaranteed.
CANCELLATIONS & RESCHEDULING: We will work with you to reschedule your field trip due to school district closures or cancellations made by The Urban Farm. A full refund may be granted if the cancellation is requested by TUF and we are unable to reschedule. For elective cancellations, your advance payment and deposit will be refunded if cancellation is made 30 days prior to your field trip. For cancellations less than 30 days prior to your field trip, your advance payment less your deposit will be refunded.
Please note, we do not cancel field trips for conditions that may be typically found on a farm; mud, light snow, snow on the ground, etc. We will cancel for temperatures below 25 degrees or in excess of 100 degrees and other severe weather conditions.
WAIVER
All persons; children, youth and adults must provide a fully executed Waiver and Release in order to participate in a field trip or any activities at The Urban Farm. The Waiver and Release form (English and Spanish) will be provided upon submission and approval of your field trip. I have read and understand this form in its entirety, agree to its terms and voluntarily consent to attend and participate in activities at The Urban Farm. Further, I understand that the Waiver and Release of a minor must be completed by their parent/guardian prior to arrival at the Farm.
