School Programs
The Flower Fields® in Carlsbad, California has 50+ acres of extraordinary color overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The Flower Fields Educational Program is a great way for children to learn about growing plants, water conservation and local history. We have several programs from Pre-K to 2nd Grade and 3rd to 5th grade from September thru April. Book your Educational Program today! The Flower Fields Educational Program meets some of the Academic Content Standards for the State of California.
Pre-K - 2nd Grade
Classroom Presentation
Minimum: 25 students
Cost: $7 per student
- Available September thru February
- All plant materials included such as soil and pots
- Suitable for preschool (ages 4 & up) thru 2nd grade
- A Flower Fields Teacher will come to your classroom to give a slideshow presentation
- Students can plant and grow their own bulb, seed to take home, or plant it in the school garden
Pre-K - 2nd Grade
Classroom Presentation & Field Trip
(2 part program)
Minimum: 25 students
Cost: $14 per student, includes option A presentation
- Available September thru February
FIELD TRIP PRESENTATION
- Available March thru April
- Offered Monday-Friday
- Presentation includes composting with worms, an art project, and music.
- Wagon ride thru the fields.
- “Good Bugs or Bad Bugs? You Decide.”
Pre-K - 2nd Grade
On-Site Growing Program
Minimum: 25 students
Cost: $14 per student
- Available March thru April
- Offered Monday-Friday
- Presentation includes composting with worms, an art project, and music.
- Wagon ride thru the fields.
- “Good Bugs or Bad Bugs? You Decide.”
3rd - 5th Grade
Investigative Program
Minimum: 25 students
Cost: $14 per student
- Available March thru April
- Offered Monday-Friday
- Students will learn about Good Bugs and Bad Bugs
- Students will receive an investigative portfolio, dissect flowers, learn how to be water wise, about pollination, study plant benefits, and composting with worms.
- Wagon ride thru the fields.
Programs
Composting Program
Our composting program teaches students the principles of recycling, using worms as the “world’s greatest recycler.” Each composting session is taught by a Master Composter. Worms are a fun way for kids to learn about recycling and become more aware of the environment.
Art Program
Students will create a special “hands-on” art project to take home.
Music Program
Students will enjoy singing songs like “Dirt Made my Lunch” and “Bees Have Power” that both teach and entertain.
Antique Tractor Wagon Rides
Students will enjoy a ride on an open-air wagon pulled by an antique tractor.
Activity Sheets
The Flower Fields is committed to providing children with quality education and we are pleased to introduce the following educational activity sheets. Feel free to download and print any of the sheets in the categories below for students.
In addition, care instructions for the ranunculus or sunflower can be printed and given to students to assist them with growing their own plant.
Preschool & Kindergarten Activity Sheet
1st & 2nd Grade Activity Sheet
Composting Activity Sheet
Investigative Program Activity Sheets
Ranunculus Sunflower Care Instructions
Plant Poetry
After Program Activities
Picnic Area
Bring lunches in a large box labeled with school name, and students can enjoy their lunch in our picnic area.
Sweet Pea Maze
Once The Flower Fields presentation is complete, students are invited to walk through the pathways of the sweet pea maze!
Santa’s Playground
Students are welcome to play in Santa’s Playground. It’s the home of whimsical playhouses and gigantic mushrooms once part of Santa’s Village in Lake Arrowhead years ago.
Admission and Wagon Ride for Teachers & Chaperones
Groups Arriving by Bus
1 teacher – Free
2 chaperones – Free
(per class of 25 students)
Groups Arriving by Car
1 teacher – Free
1 parent driver – Free
(per 3 students)
A max of 7 chaperones (per class of 25) will be permitted with each class coming by carpool.
A max of 2 chaperones (per class of 25) will be permitted with each class coming by bus.
A maximum of 2 additional chaperones per class must be approved in advance by The Flower Fields.
Additional Chaperones & Siblings
Chaperones
$19 each
Siblings
$10 each
Admission includes wagon rides for additional chaperones and siblings, and can be pre-paid or purchased the day of the program. NOTE: Additional siblings are $10 but will NOT be included in the on-site Growing Program activities.
Payment Information
Payment must be made two weeks prior to educational program for classrooms. No cash for classrooms will be accepted onsite. Only additional parents ($19) and children 3 – 10 years old ($10) can pay on-site. Season passes, online tickets and discount coupons are not accepted.
Please make checks payable to:
CB Ranch Enterprises
Dba The Flower Fields
7220 Avenida Encinas, Suite 204
Carlsbad, CA 92011
ATTN: Joni Miringoff
Phone: (760) 930-9123 X118
Fax: (760) 431-9020
Financial Assistance through The Flower Fields Foundation
Financial assistance is available for schools that are 50% or more enrolled in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program.
The Flower Fields Educational Program meets some of the Academic Content Standards for the State of California.
Call (760) 930-9123 X118
Please arrive on time and allow at least three hours at The Flower Fields (this does not include time for a picnic).
