Le educational experiences on the farm represent today one of the most effective educational tools for integrating traditional teaching with experiential learning. A Naples and Herculaneum, several educational farms welcome preschool, primary and secondary schools by offering educational paths that combine nature, food, sustainability and local traditions.

These activities allow students to observe live what is often only studied in books: the plant cycle, animal care, food processing and the value of farm work. The proposals are designed to foster inclusion, manual skills, collaboration and environmental awareness.

Cooking workshop and visit to educational farm in Naples

One of the most popular experiences for schools is the cooking workshop combined with farm visit, located in the hilly area of Naples. This activity is designed to bring children and young people closer to the italian gastronomic culture, starting from the ingredients and arriving at the final product.

The tour begins with a welcome moment and a brief introduction to the farm and its spaces. Students visit the teaching garden, learning to recognize seasonal crops and understanding the importance of respecting natural rhythms.

The heart of the experience is the cooking workshops, which may include:

• preparation of fresh pasta and gnocchi
• pizza making, from dough to filling
• Workshop on taralli, with a focus on local ingredients and traditions

Each activity is led by experienced operators and adapted to the age of the participants. The workshop stimulates coordination, autonomy and teamwork, as well as reinforces the concept of healthy and conscious eating.

The day ends with the visit to the farm animals, during which students learn to recognize them, understand their needs and role within the agricultural ecosystem.

Educational activities on the farm in Naples: nature, animals and thematic workshops

Another educational proposal in Naples is represented by a broader educational path, designed to offer a comprehensive view of farm life through thematic workshops and interactive activities.

This type of experience is ideal for schools that wish to address multiple topics in one day, integrating science, environmental and nutrition education.

Activities include a guided tour of the farm and animals, a workshop dedicated to the vegetable garden and the life cycle of plants, sensory activities aimed at food recognition, educational paths dedicated to bees and pollination, as well as manual and creative workshops made with natural materials.

The approach is strongly experiential: students are not mere observers, but actively participate, experiment and ask questions. This method encourages greater memorization of content and stimulates curiosity and critical thinking.

Educational farm in Herculaneum: educational and recreational experience for schools

In the territory of Herculaneum, on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, there is an educational farm that offers educational and recreational activities immersed in a naturalistic setting of great value.

The day on the farm includes a guided tour among typical local crops, with an emphasis on local products. Students are taken on a discovery of farm animals, learning to recognize them and understand their behavior.

A distinctive element of this experience is the creative workshop with a historical theme, in which children make a mosaic inspired by Roman times, linking agricultural activity to the archaeological heritage of the Vesuvian area.

The experience also includes breaks and socializing, such as a snack with farm products, and can be extended to a full day with lunch, making it ideal as a comprehensive school field trip.