Fairtime Educational Tours
Volunteers are needed for Fairtime Educational Tours. If you would like to participate please contact Joyce Ryden at (253) 845-6270.
| Grade Level: | Kindergarten - 4th |
| 2012 Dates: | Fairtime weekdays, September 7-23, 2012 |
| Location: | Puyallup Fair & Events Center |
| Starting Times: | 10:00 am and 11:30 am |
| Length of session: | Approximately 90 minutes |
| Number of classes: | One class per tour; Several tours per time slot |
| Curriculum: |
Each class takes a guided tour of the educational areas of the Puyallup Fairgrounds, including agriculture displays, the petting farm and a first-hand account of animal care from FFA and 4-H students. |
| Teachers/Chaperones: | Please bring 3-5 adults per class to assist with various activities |
| Transportation: | Provided by your school |
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Some Background...
Each September elementary school classes have an opportunity to learn about animals and agriculture first hand at the Puyallup Fair. The Educational Tours are held weekdays during the Fair, which starts the Friday after Labor Day.
The Educational Tour guide takes the teacher, students and chaperones through the non-commercial buildings and exhibits, and also tells them about Puyallup Fair history. 4-H and FFA students and open class exhibitors in the barns provide additional information. The 1-1/2 hour tour includes the Fair Farm petting area.
The Western Washington Fair Educational Tour (formerly known as the Howdy Tour), which debuted in 1977, is a fairtime field trip offered to kindergarten through third grade level students (now also open to fourth graders). The Educational Tour was originally designed as a genuine learning experience, with the assistance of a group of local elementary teachers who felt that the Fair was an important resource.
For more information contact Candus Barnum at (253) 841-5007. Fax forms to (253) 841-5390.
