Thinking about a field trip idea? When it comes to getting kids excited about learning, nothing says “teach me” better than ice cream. Just ask the thousands of school children who have toured the Velvet Ice Cream plant and Ye Olde Mill over the years. Our tours our educational, memorable and most of all, fun!
What the Children Will See and Learn:
History of Ice Cream
How manufacturing equipment has evolved
Function of production and assembly lines
Process involved in the manufacturing of ice cream
A look at our high tech, computerized freezer system
Role of sanitation and pasteurization
Importance of homogenization
Nutritional information
Importance of making healthy choices in their diet
Ice Cream’s evolution - from Emperor Nero to modern technology
History of Milling
Connection to the Northwest Territory
Look at various artifacts used in grinding wheat and corn into flour
Experience a site of the Underground Railroad
The 30-minute tour can be adjusted to fit any age group. It includes a ten-minute film and guided tour of the viewing gallery, Ye Olde Mill and a self-guided tour of the museum of ice cream and milling.
