With the school year nearing the end and summer fast
approaching, there are lots of activities happening! What more fun for a kindergarten class to do
than to spend time on the farm! What a
fun time we all had. Yes, “we” as I was
invited to join our youngest grandson on this big day.
I had never heard of Rainbow’s Roost, which is situated out
Westsyde Road along the North Thompson River, but what a gem it is. It has been host to many kindergarten classes
before and they’ve got a great program that allows the kids to enjoy all the
aspects of the farm.
We gathered under the trees at the picnic tables and learned
the rules and regulations that make sure that all visitors will be safe and
they understand how to approach the animals.
We broke up into groups and each began in a different part of the
farm.
Our first stop was to see some of the animals in a large
fenced area that also allowed for getting up close for a good look and petting
most of them. Most were quite available to pet, some weren’t
as much but the kids were enjoying them all.
The kids had a great time scratching ears and petting backs
and heads of the horses, lambs, pigs and chicken. This is an experience that most of them have
not had before and was a great way for them to meet some farm animals in their
natural environment.
Our next was a walk around part of the farm and Sheila, our
hostess, would explain to the kids about their surroundings. The stop at the big pig’s pen was
interesting. They’d all had their ‘mud bath’
before we arrived so were just lying there having a morning nap. These pigs were big, VERY big raised on a
healthy organic farm.
The pond held some interest to the little visitors, as water
usually does. They were finding snails,
tadpoles and lots of “allergies” which we accepted as being the algae!
We would take a break under the shade of the trees between
each change of venue to get a drink or snack then carry onto the next great
adventure. The one my grandson was most
excited about doing was the hayride behind the tractor, he insisted on getting
a photo of the tractor engine, guess that was interesting, too. Farmer Ed pulled us all around the farm,
which has some great river views and lots of trees to make this a pretty area.
Rainbow’s Roost was a wonderful experience for the kids and
a lovely surprise to this Grandma. They’re
great hosts and Ed and Sheila offer many services on their farm, this is just one aspect
of Rainbow’s Roost. To learn more,
please check out their link by clicking on here and support the local business.
Thank-you to the staff, the great teachers and all the kindergarteners involved for
the fun adventure.