For over 30 years, Center Grove Orchard has been welcoming students to experience the magic of farm life firsthand. Our self-guided school tours offer preschool and elementary students the chance to explore, discover, and learn about agriculture in a hands-on, engaging environment.
From watching farm animals up close to seeing how apples grow, students will gain a deeper appreciation for where their food comes from. They’ll experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the farm while learning about the changing seasons, life cycles, and the importance of agriculture—all while having fun in the great outdoors.
While our tours are self-guided, the adventure is yours to create. Whether it's a walk through the apple orchard (fields, patch, meadows) or time spent interacting with farm animals, every visit offers a memorable, educational, and exciting experience.
Let’s spark curiosity, cultivate learning, and harvest the moments that matter—one school tour at a time!
We offer school tours in the fall season.
Students, Parents, Siblings: $9.95
Teachers & Aides: FREE
Nearly all farm activities will be open and functioning: Corn Pool, Jumping Pillows, Combine Slide, Hay Bale Maze, and more!
Weather-related closures of select activities are possible.
School Tours are completely self-guided.
Ideal for preschool through second grade students.
Available for certified daycares, preschools, public/private schools, and homeschool groups.
Homeschool families must provide one of the following:
During your visit, students will learn through different activities related to agriculture and farm life in our fun, beautiful 200-acre outdoor classroom with crops, animals, farm equipment, and more!
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Apple Tours include Center Grove Orchard lead lessons in the Apple Orchard along with the opportunity to pick apples in the Orchard! Book your trip anytime between 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Apple Tours: Mid-September – Mid-October
Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
MID-OCTOBER
Pumpkin Tours include the opportunity to explore the Pumpkin Patch. Each student will receive a small pumpkin or gourd to take home! Book your trip anytime between 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Pumpkin Tours: Mid-October – End of October
Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Do you have any questions?
After booking your tour type, date, and time, please arrive at our farm at the time you chose. Once your group has completed check in (where we'll take a headcount and full payment), you are off to explore the areas of the farm. Barn Shows are at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM. We have designated a few areas called “Learning Stations” where groups can stop to think and talk about the five senses.
Nearly all the activities on the farm will be open and functioning - Corn Pool, Jumping Pillows, Combine Slide, Hay Bale Maze, and more! Weather-related closures are possible.
Optional purchases such as food, drinks, animal bottles, feedings, and store items are available for an additional cost. Activities like the CGO Express Train ride are included in the School Tour price.
You're in the right place! Scroll up just a bit and click "Book Tour" button, when live. Then select your date and arrival time. Enter the correct quantity (see FAQ below for guidance). Finally, enter your contact information and then be sure to click the Confirm button to submit your reservation.
We accept cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, business checks, and purchase orders. Personal checks are not accepted.
Admission discounts, Farm'All Passes, and Season Passes do not apply to School Tours.
No, admission discounts, Farm'All Passes, and Season Passes do not apply to school tours.
No. Limitations of our booking system show a duration of 30 minutes; we apologize for any confusion. The reservation time that shows is the window during which you should check in. Likewise, tours are not "Free" as appears in the booking system. Payment is due when you check in for your tour.
We allow 3 groups during each time frame. Reservations are done by group and not individual.
If you have a group of 40 or fewer attendees, please book 1 spot.
If you have 91+ attendees, please book 3 spots.
These spots can be the same time frames. This allows the checkin process to go smoothly.
