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Rather than investigate ways to make the educational process more efficient, New Jersey has responded to high education costs (an average of $12,567 per student per year) by developing adults-only housing. Nearly one fifth of the nation’s adults-only residential areas are now located in New Jersey. By keeping kids out of the state, they area able to keep taxes down.
Instead of nipping the problem at the bud by looking into cost-effective ways to improve education, developers and local governments are working together at snipping the leaves before they get too big. This arrangement has made the state particularly attractive to baby-boomers who are looking for a quiet place to live after their children move away. However, it’s a short sighted plan that will inevitably bring the state’s economy to a screeching halt. The state is squeezing out both existent and soon-to-be parents, perhaps the most influential demographic in terms of cultivating economic growth.
According to the article, this trend is not limited to New Jersey. Homeschool parents are least likely to move to these areas because they are already paying for their child’s education in addition to others’ via property taxes. Also, because homeschooling families tend to be larger, this dissuades homeschoolers from living in New Jersey and other locations where families are being discouraged. This is unfortunate because this leads to the bright minds of homeschool graduates being put to use in areas where it is more convenient to raise a family. As a homeschooling mother, I can only suggest that we look into taking on the teachers unions rather than engaging in this futile shortsighted scheme.
Spend a day with the kids in New Jersey farm country picking pumpkins, and time permitting, add on a hay ride or a trip to the corn maze. In the fall, the daytime New Jersey countryside becomes a bright landscape, color-quilted with leafy hues and the night time sky is clear and vivid shining stars.
The pumpkin picking season in New Jersey begins as early as September 15, with peak activity from October 1 to October 15, with the season ending on Halloween Day, and on some farms, into early November.
Pick-Your-Own farms vary in the activities they offer, from the farm that offers only pick your own to those that feature a wide range of activities including hay rides, corn mazes, animals, and many Halloween attractions.
A few of the more popular New Jersey fall pumpkin attractions and pumpkin picking farms with fall and Halloween attractions for kids are described here.
The South Jersey Pumpkin Show – Fifth annual affordable family Fall Festival, October 13, 2007, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds, 3001 Carmel Road, Millville, NJ (856) 765-0118
–Over 150 artists and craftsmen, Professional Fall/Winter Home & Garden Expo, Bluegrass and Country Bands, Largest Grown Pumpkin Weigh Off, Little Miss Pumpkin Show, Halloween Extravaganza, Hay rides, Skillet Toss, Amusement Rides, Scarecrows, truckloads of pumpkins and mums. Pumpkin growers and backyard gardeners from New Jersey and surrounding states are invited to bring their biggest pumpkin to the pumpkin weigh off at noon. The first 200 kids to the pumpkin show will receive free pumpkins. $3 general admission and kids under six are admitted free.
Here is a list of New Jersey’s best pumpkin picking farms with activities for kids. Please call ahead to confirm activity schedule and get your travel directions.
Howell Living History Farm
101 Hunter Rd.
Titusville, NJ
609-737-3299
Owned by Mercer County and operated by Mercer County Park Commission. Enjoy this year’s 11th Annual Corn Maze. The maze includes a kid’s hay bale maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, food tent, gift shop & more! Saturdays September 15 – November 10 and Sundays September 16 – November 4, 2007. Admission; Adults & Children ages 13 & up: $8.00; Children ages 5-12: $6.00 (ages 4 & under, free). Group Rates for 20 or more, pre-paid (call for details) Private Events (call for details). There is no admission fee for the Howell Farm itself, located about a mile from the maze up Valley Road.
Dewolf’s “U-Pick” Farm
10 West Colliers Mills Road, (off RT 539)
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-2424
Offers a variety of fun fall attractions including; pumpkin picking, hay rides, face painting, a kid friendly haunted house, and three age appropriate corn mazes. The Amazing Spider Corn Maze is over 5 acres big. This is a challenging maze that features 4 mazes into 1; The Kiddie Corn Maze for kids 5-8 years old who want to experience the fun, without supervision, but who are to young for the amazing spider corn maze; Baby Corn Maze is a little fun maze for smaller kids 3-5 years old who want to experience the fun of a maze. Starting the last two weekends in September and continuing thru October 31, 2007.
Schaefer Farms
1051 County Route 523
Flemington NJ
(908) 782-2705
Features friendly farm animals and a tour of the educational barn, a corn maze pumpkin picking with free hay ride with the purchase of a pumpkin. Weekends and holidays from September 29 thru October 28, 2007.
Spend a day with the kids in New Jersey farm country picking pumpkins, and time permitting, add on a hay ride or a trip to the corn maze. In the fall, the daytime New Jersey countryside becomes a bright landscape, color-quilted with leafy hues and the night time sky is clear and vivid shining stars.
The pumpkin picking season in New Jersey begins as early as September 15, with peak activity from October 1 â October 15, with the season ending on Halloween Day, and on some farms, into early November.
Pick-Your-Own farms vary in the activities they offer, from the farm that offers only pick your own to those that feature a wide range of activities including hay rides, corn mazes, animals, and many Halloween attractions.
A few of the more popular New Jersey fall pumpkin attractions and pumpkin picking farms with fall and Halloween attractions for kids are described here.
The South Jersey Pumpkin Show – Fifth annual affordable family Fall Festival, October 13, 2007, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds, 3001 Carmel Road, Millville, NJ (856) 765-0118 –Over 150 artists and craftsmen, Professional Fall/Winter Home & Garden Expo, Bluegrass and Country Bands, Largest Grown Pumpkin Weigh Off, Little Miss Pumpkin Show, Halloween Extravaganza, Hay rides, Skillet Toss, Amusement Rides, Scarecrows, truckloads of pumpkins and mums. Pumpkin growers and backyard gardeners from New Jersey and surrounding states are invited to bring their biggest pumpkin to the pumpkin weigh off at noon. The first 200 kids to the pumpkin show will receive free pumpkins. $3 general admission and kids under six are admitted free.
Here is a list of New Jerseyâs best pumpkin picking farms with activities for kids. Please call ahead to confirm activity schedule and get your travel directions.
Howell Living History Farm
101 Hunter Rd.
Titusville, NJ
609-737-3299
Owned by Mercer County and operated by Mercer County Park Commission. Enjoy this yearâs 11th Annual Corn Maze. The maze includes a kidâs hay bale maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, food tent, gift shop & more! Saturdays September 15 – November 10 and Sundays September 16 – November 4, 2007. Admission; Adults & Children ages 13 & up: $8.00; Children ages 5-12: $6.00 (ages 4 & under, free). Group Rates for 20 or more, pre-paid (call for details) Private Events (call for details). There is no admission fee for the Howell Farm itself, located about a mile from the maze up Valley Road.
C. Casola Farms
Rt 79 N (2-1/2 miles South of Rt 520)
Marlboro, NJ
732-946-8885
Pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn maze, pony rides, decorations, refreshments, Halloween characters and scenery open Sat & Sun, 9 AM â 5PM, Sept 29th-Oct 28th. —- and the 11th Annual Howling Night of Terror (Fri-Sat & Sun evening, 7PM â 10:30 PM, September 28th through Halloween night – October 31st) featuring the haunted barn, haunted wooded trail and the hayride of terror.
Dewolf’s “U-Pick” Farm
10 West Colliers Mills Road, (off RT 539)
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-2424
Offers a variety of fun fall attractions including; pumpkin picking, hay rides, face painting, a kid friendly haunted house, and three age appropriate corn mazes. The Amazing Spider Corn Maze is over 5 acres big. This is a challenging maze that features 4 mazes into 1; The Kiddie Corn Maze for kids 5-8 years old who want to experience the fun, without supervision, but who are to young for the amazing spider corn maze; Baby Corn Maze is a little fun maze for smaller kids 3-5 years old who want to experience the fun of a maze. Starting the last two weekends in September and continuing thru October 31, 2007.
Schaefer Farms
1051 County Route 523
Flemington NJ
(908) 782-2705
Features friendly farm animals and a tour of the educational barn, a corn maze pumpkin picking with free hay ride with the purchase of a pumpkin. Weekends and holidays from September 29 thru October 28, 2007.
Whether it?s a half term break or even the seemingly long summer holidays, you will find plenty of things to do in Essex for kids.
The obvious place to start would be our counties fantastic coastline. With seaside destinations such as Canvey Island, Leigh on Sea, Chalkwell, Westcliff on Sea, Southend on Sea, Mersea Island, Brightlingsea, Clacton on Sea, Holland on Sea, Frinton on Sea and Walton on the Naze offering their own unique features, sights and attractions, I?m sure you?ll agree that you are spoilt for choice.
At Southend on Sea the children will love Adventure Island. The rides at the fun park fall into three groups; Big Adventure, Junior and Mini, allowing parents or guardians to easily choose which rides are suitable for their children.
If you manage to prise them away for long enough, you could take either a leisurely stroll, or train ride, up Southend?s world famous record breaking Pier.
Also available to entertain the kids is the south east?s premier aquatic attraction; Sea-life Adventure, Crazy Golf, Amusements and numerous Arcades allowing you and the children to dispose of some of that loose change that?s been weighing you down.
Further up the coast is Clacton on Sea. There you will find a pier packed full of rides for children both young and old, and for the first time in over twenty years Donkey Rides during the school holidays on the Martello Bay Beach (weather permitting of course). You may even want to relax on the beach while watching the kids building sandcastles or burying their Mum or Dad.
Don?t let bad weather stop you from getting out of the house as there are plenty more things to do in Essex for kids. Dotted across the county are various indoor play facilities allowing children of all ages to play in a fun and safe environment while the parents or guardians can relax and chat while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee and something to eat. It?s a great way for the kids to have fun for a couple of hours, burn off any excess energy and get exercise at the same time.
A visit to Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve, near to the River Thames in Purfleet, is an exciting and great way to introduce children to wildlife. They have a full programme of events being held throughout the year so you are sure to find a date suitable for your visit.
Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary near Ingatestone aim to provide lifetime help and care for horses, ponies, donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs and cows who are victims of physical and mental abuse. The Sanctuary is situated in a beautiful part of our county which is also home to many interesting plants, wild creatures, birds, foxes and hedgehogs. There are many varied events available throughout the year and the Sanctuary makes for a great trip out for all the family.
As you can see from this brief overview of what?s available for things to do in Essex for kids, there?s lots to do when you know were to look.
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