SimplyAlpaca Visits for Schools


Visits to farms by school children can take many forms; they can introduce children to new animals, to the work of looking after them, the reasons for keeping them or provide innovative ways to explore curriculum subjects. They can last an hour, a day or take place once a term. The possibilities are endless! Camelid Connection at SimplyAlpaca would like to offer the opportunity to all children and young people to take part in on-farm alpaca and llama-related activities. We aim to offer a unique and memorable learning experience.
Why should children visit SimplyAlpaca?
Some benefits to pupils, the school and the wider community:
  • Provides a different environment for learning which is stimulating and versatile.
  • Gives children first-hand experience of farming and the countryside.
  • Teaches children in a direct, hands-on way about animal care, con ...

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    What kinds of educational activities take place at SimplyAlpaca?
    Meet, make and take sessions lasting a couple of hours suitable for KS 1,2 Alpaca walks tailored for each KS Workshops lasting half or full day on fibre processing suitable for KS 2,3,4 fibre preparation dyeing felting spinning Themed practical events suitable for KS 3,4,5 Shearing Health and hus ...

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    How to prepare your staff and students for a great day out
    How to prepare your staff and students for a great day out
  • Contact SimplyAlpaca and arrange for them to come and discuss the visit with you and your students. Consider visiting SimplyAlpaca to see the facilities and how the visit might be arranged.
  • Plan your visit – it shoul ...

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    What to expect on your farm visit
    On arrival we will meet you and direct you to the Studio classroom where you will be able to place bags, coats, shoes, lunch boxes etc. At this point the pupils have a short safety briefing to make sure they understand the rules about being out and about with the animals, determining any sensitiviti ...

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