GROUPS
Youth Groups
Give your youth group an unforgettable day filled with outdoor adventure, teamwork, and plenty of laughter. From navigating our interactive America 250-themed corn maze to enjoying exciting attractions and seasonal activities, every visit encourages exploration, creativity, and meaningful connections.
Our safe, family-friendly environment provides the perfect setting for youth organizations to bond while creating lasting memories. Whether you're planning a weekend outing, club event, or special celebration, Schmalz Acres Adventure Zone offers an experience that everyone will enjoy.
Scout Groups
Adventure and discovery go hand in hand at Schmalz Acres Adventure Zone. Scout groups can challenge themselves as they work together to solve clues, navigate interactive maze stations, and complete fun outdoor activities that promote communication and teamwork.
Beyond the maze, scouts can enjoy scenic hayrides, outdoor games, and seasonal attractions while spending quality time together in nature. It's an exciting way to build confidence, strengthen friendships, and celebrate achievements in a unique outdoor setting.
Community & Family Groups
Bring your community together for a day of fun, laughter, and unforgettable fall traditions. Whether you're organizing a church outing, neighborhood event, family reunion, or community celebration, Schmalz Acres Adventure Zone offers activities that everyone can enjoy together.
From scenic hayrides and pumpkin picking to interactive games and our one-of-a-kind corn maze, every visit is designed to create meaningful moments across generations. It's the perfect place to celebrate the season while making memories with the people who matter most.
Middle & High School Groups
Take learning beyond the classroom with an engaging outdoor experience that combines education, teamwork, and seasonal fun. Students can explore the interactive corn maze, participate in hands-on challenges, and enjoy a refreshing change of pace while connecting with classmates.
Whether you're planning a field trip, leadership activity, or end-of-season celebration, our attractions provide the perfect opportunity for students to relax, build friendships, and create memories they'll remember long after the school year.
Group Tour Invitation & Information
Dear Educators, Group Leaders, Church Organizers, Daycares, Scout Leaders, Homeschool Groups, Youth Organizations, and Community Groups,
Schmalz Acres – home of Sprangers Orchard and our brand-new Adventure Zone experience - warmly invites your group to experience a fun, memorable, and family-friendly outing this fall (September – October). Whether you’re planning a school field trip, youth group event, daycare outing, homeschool meetup, scout adventure, employee outing, team-building experience, church gathering, senior group trip, or community excursion, Schmalz Acres offers an exciting fall destination for guests of all ages. Family fun is now right here in the heart of the Fox Valley!
Friday Group Tours are available by reservation throughout the fall season.
We have curated a fun and engaging group tour experience that begins in our beautiful apple orchard for an educational orchard experience, time in the interactive corn maze, and finishes in the Adventure Zone where guests can enjoy our wide variety of games and attractions. Group visits are projected to last approximately 2-4 hours.
Groups can explore our beautiful apple orchard featuring thousands of apple trees and a true Wisconsin orchard experience right in the heart of the Fox Valley. Guests can also experience our interactive corn maze featuring word stations, picture stations, Maize-O-Vision, secret cipher and super cipher displays, a smartphone tracker app, and a massive 24-foot corn maze bridge overlooking the maze adventure below.
Guests will also enjoy a pumpkin patch, sunflower fields, hay rides, a concession stand, and tons of hands-on kids’ games and activities — including Goofy Goat Racers, Punchin’ Pumpkins, Duck Races, Climbable Hay Stack, The Sand Monster, Gravity Box Basketball, Hen House Hustle, and more. Groups are welcome to plan time for lunch during their visit. We will have picnic tables available for seating.
Group Pricing & Details:
- Group Tour Admission: $10.00 per participant
- Available exclusively on Fridays during the fall season
- Minimum group size: 30 guests
- Payment for estimated headcount via check must be made at least 1 week prior to group visit. We will take headcount the day of the event and true-up if there is a difference either via refund check or invoice.
- Flexible scheduling with morning or afternoon tour times
- Most group visits are projected to last approximately 2–4 hours
- Groups are welcome to utilize picnic areas for lunch during their visit
- A limited concession menu may be available if requested during registration.
- Apples and pumpkins will also be available on the day of your event for purchase at pick-your-own rates.
- Our property is large enough to accommodate multiple group tours at the same time. The retail space will also be open to the public for pick-your-own apples. Please remind your group to be courteous to our customers, guests, and our property so that all can enjoy for years to come.
- Teachers, staff, chaperones, and group leaders are responsible for supervising participants throughout the visit.
Group Highlights Include:
- Educational apple orchard experience featuring thousands of apple trees
- One small complementary pumpkin gourd included per person
- Interactive corn maze with word stations, picture stations, Maize-O-Vision, secret cipher displays, smartphone tracker app, and a massive 24-foot-long corn maze bridge
- Schmalz Adventure Zone with engaging outdoor games and hands-on activities
- Sunflower field, path, and two bridges with scenic fall photo opportunities while in bloom
- One Hayride per person included with the price of admission
- Picnic areas available for group lunches
- Concession coupon for follow-up visit