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Gemstone Mining Homeschool Day
September 10 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
💎 Homeschool Gemstone Mining Day
September 10 • 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Spend the day learning through hands-on activities including gemstone mining,
planting sweet corn, a farm tour, and plenty of outdoor fun for the whole family.
✅ Step Up Approved
Amber Brooke Farms is an approved Step Up For Students provider.
Eligible homeschool families may use their scholarship funds toward admission for
our educational Homeschool Days.
Daily Schedule
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Check-In & Registration
- Guest check-in
- Waiver verification (if needed)
- Receive wristbands and activity materials
- Free time until the welcome begins
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM | Welcome & Farm Overview
📍 Location: Upper Pole Barn
- Meet the Amber Brooke Farms team
- Review the day’s schedule and station rotations
- Farm rules and safety information
- Restroom locations and important announcements
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM | Gemstone Mining Demonstration
- Learn how gemstone mining works
- Live demonstration of the mining sluice
- Discover the gemstones you may find
- Instructions before station rotations begin
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Learning Station Rotations
Hands-On Activities Include:
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Gemstone Mining
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Sunflower Express Farm Tour
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Plant Your Own Sweet Corn
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Additional Learning Stations
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch & Farm Fun
- Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase food from our Food Truck.
- Enjoy free play on select farm attractions.
- Shop our Farm Market for local products and gifts.
- Purchase beautiful U-Pick flowers while you’re here.
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