NEWBURGH ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Orchard Classroom: A Two-Hour Apple-Picking Field Day at Lawrence Farms, Newburgh
A concise field guide to Lawrence Farms Orchards’ School Groups Apple Picking Package — what students will do, what’s included, and the group rules every teacher needs to know.
Orchard Classroom: A Two-Hour Apple-Picking Field Day at Lawrence Farms, Newburgh.
Set on the family-run Lawrence Farms Orchards in Newburgh, this School Groups Apple Picking Package turns an orchard into an outdoor classroom: children pick their own fruit, ride a tractor-pulled wagon through the trees, explore an Apple Learning Center and a hay-bale maze, play in a Play Village, select a decorative gourd, and meet the farm’s friendly animals.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Every Child Takes Home Their Own Bag of Apples
Each student fills an individual bag while they move through the orchard — when full, the bag holds roughly five to six pounds of apples, making the harvest itself a tangible takeaway from the day.
Hands-On Learning Across the Farm
The package blends free play and instruction: a tractor-pulled wagon ride, a visit to the Apple Learning Center, a walk through a hay-bale maze, and opportunities to interact with animals and the Play Village all create varied learning stations.
Structured, Two-Hour Visits with Flexible On‑Site Time
School groups are scheduled for roughly two hours of guided farm activities, with the option to remain on the grounds until closing time at 4:00 PM for additional play or supervision.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The visit moves at an easy, student-friendly tempo: groups spend about two hours circulating between picking rows, a tractor-pulled wagon ride, hands-on exhibits in the Apple Learning Center, and free-play pockets — a hay-bale maze, Play Village, and animal pens — that let kids burn energy and consolidate what they’ve seen and harvested.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this package suits — and who it’s built for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each child picks into an individual bag supplied by the program; organizers should plan for outdoor clothing and supervision appropriate to time outdoors.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does the School Groups Apple Picking Package cost?
The rate is $15 per child. The first chaperoning adult is free; additional adults may be added for $5 each.
How long does a school-group visit last?
School groups spend approximately two hours exploring the farm and grounds; guests may remain on-site until the farm closes for the day at 4:00 PM.
How many children can we bring?
The package accommodates groups of up to 150 children.
What activities are included?
The package includes apple picking (each child fills an individual bag), a tractor-pulled wagon ride, a visit to the Apple Learning Center, a decorative gourd for each child, play in the Play Village, a hay-bale maze, and visits with friendly animals.
What is the chaperone requirement?
Lawrence Farms requests one chaperone for every three children. The first chaperoning adult is free; additional adults are charged $5 each.
How much fruit does each child take home?
Each child’s bag will hold approximately five to six pounds of apples when filled.