Cider Mill Tours and Field Trips

Eagle Mills Cider Co.
Craig Boyko, Proprietor

Guided Tours and Field Trips

1. CIDER, APPLES AND A WATER POWERED MILL: Your personal guide teaches all about where Cider comes from. This tour encompasses a full, step by step demonstration of how Eagle Mills Cider is made. The Cider Mill, in full operation, is the setting for this exciting adventure. An age/grade appropriate presentation on the Science of Water Power (Water Wheel in action), Physics of Motion and the Mechanics of Energy...the youngest of pre-schoolers to the oldest of the group will enjoy the action, excitement and education they will receive! Free sample of Cider included.

Tour Time: approximately 1 hour
Available: September, and October.
Cost: $5.00 per person (rate applies to groups of 20 or more)

2. WATER POWERED ICE CREAM MILL: Yes, you read it correctly. We now offer an exciting curriculum that includes a sweet treat at the end. The Mill comes alive with the water wheel powering an old fashioned, crank-style ice cream maker. This curriculum includes lessons in science, physics, early machinery.and even the "chemistry" of ice cream making. Students will "ooh" and "aah" as they view the complex system of belts and pulleys cranking away..and then smiles will appear as they each receive a bowl of the fresh, creamy ice cream they helped produce.

Tour Time: approximately 1 hour
Available: May 25 to end of October.
Cost: $5.00 per person (rate applies to groups of 20 or more).

3. EAGLE MILLS EXPRESS: We've added a train ride to the fun-filled days here at Eagle Mills. This train, reminiscent of those from the Old West, will meander around the grounds, for an entertaining and educational nature discovery!

Available: May 25 to end of October.
Cost: $2.00 per person (rate applies to groups of 20 or more).

4. EAGLE MILLS GEM STONE MINING: On this "hands-on" tour, your guide takes you to our Gem Stone Mining area--complete with a 16 ft. Water Tower, 180 ft. of wooden sluiceways, and 14 mini waterfalls. Students are supplied with a bag of "mining rough" mixed with 22 varieties of semi-precious gems, including rubies, emeralds, amethyst and more. Simple instructions are given and each person is given a sluice box to help in their "panning." The faces of young and old alike come alive as they watch their treasures appear.

Tour Time: approximately 1 hour
Available: May 25 to end of October
Cost: $5.00 or $7.00, dependent on size of mining rough bag (rate applies to groups of 20 or more).

5. EAGLE MILLS DINO DIG: On this tour, your guide takes you to Ft. Dino for an exciting digging adventure. Designed for children from 2 to 10, everyone receives a souvenir Dino Dig bucket and shovel. The fun begins as the children unearth the colorful Dino eggs in the sand. Each egg contains a baby dinosaur. Children dig for up to 5 eggs, and have the option of trading 2 of their eggs for other Dino-Mite items...Dino erasers, coloring books, pencils and more!

Tour Time: approximately 45 minutes
Available: May 25 to end of October
Cost: $5.00 per child, which includes bucket, shovel, Dino Eggs and prizes as specified above (rate applies to groups of 20 or more).

6. KIDSVILLE: This interactive play and entertainment area is specifically for children from 3 to 12...features a 'TinyTown' Pedal Cart Track with miniature buildings where the kids drive around a controlled track under their own 'pedal' power; a 40 ft. inflatable Caterpillar Obstacle Course; a 25 ft. long, climb-on Play Train; a giant Play Tractor with a slide, and more!!

Available: May 25 to end of October.
Cost: $2.00 per child (rate applies to groups of 20 or more).

COMBINATION PACKAGES:
The following prices are for groups of 20 or more.

1: Gem Mining (small bag), Kidsville and Train Ride
COST: $7.00

2: Dino Dig, Kidsville and Train Ride
COST: $7.00

3: Cider Mill OR Water Powered Ice Cream Mill, Kidsville and Train Ride
COST: $8.00

4: Gem Mining (small bag), Cider Mill OR Ice Cream Mill and Kidsville
COST: $9.00

5: THE WORKS--Includes Gem Mining (small bag), Dino Dig, Kidsville,
Train Ride AND either Ice Cream Mill OR Cider Mill curriculum
COST: $14.00

No charge for teachers unless Gem Mining; chaperones half price.

Good News!
Special programs available for groups of seniors or children under 3. Ask about our special discounts! Save on combined Tours! Don't forget our popular Country Bakery for homemade pies, jellies, and our famous Cider Donuts! Bring a lunch and make use of our large picnic areas. Plenty of parking. Restroom facilities on the premises. Gift Shop and Snack Bar are also open. We can provide lunch, either boxed or catered for additional fee if requested.

Policies
Late arrivals: Staying on schedule helps us give quality tours. We reserve the right to combine your group with others if group size, time constraints, etc., warrant it.
Rain: Eagle Mills is always open and our tour guides are ready, rain or shine. To reschedule your trip because of rain, please call early on your trip morning.
Payment due: the day of the tour by cash or check.
Reservations: Book your field trip or group tour now!
Email: FunTime@eaglemillsfun.com
Phone: 518-883-8700

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Eagle Mills Cider Co.Craig Boyko, Proprietor

Guided Tours and Field Trips

Eagle Mills Cider Co.
Craig Boyko, Proprietor