Come visit Boer Sjaak!
I would like to take you on a short tour of our dairy farm. In groups we take a look at the milk tank, the 24-stand rotary milking parlour, the cows and calves in our young cattle stable, among other things. In addition, the children and parents or supervisors receive a brief explanation of the assignments, tailored to their own level.
I like it that children can see what is happening on our dairy farm in a playful way during a farm visit; "Where does milk come from and how is it produced", "How does a calf develop into a cow". The children explore “Bij Boer Sjaak” by feeling, smelling, tasting and experiencing through various assignments.
My name is Hildegonda Ytsma and I run a dairy farm with my husband.
Our farm is within walking distance of Scouting Estate Zeewolde. In addition to being an educational farmer for Kom bij de Boer, I work in primary schools. In September 2021, I completed the collegial visit and obtained the Boerderij Educatie Nederland quality mark.
Different target groups are very welcome!
Scout groups (cubs, beavers)
Package and day on request, www.bijboersjaak.nl
Youth organizations
Package and day on request, www.bijboersjaak.nl
Primary schools (groups 3 to 8), which can be booked on a Wednesday or Friday, can get acquainted with farm life for two hours for only €50.00 per class*. The children can experience the farm themselves through various assignments. Doing it yourself, feeling it, smelling it, hearing it and experiencing it yourself: a beautiful memory of the school camp. For more information, we would like to refer you to my website: wwww.bijboersjaak.nl Schools from Zeewolde can book via the NDE guide.
*This amount is possible because the Kom bij de Boer Association has financiers who finance the remaining € 100. Normally a farm lesson costs € 150.
The province of Flevoland is characterized by a lot of open space and a sleek layout, but the Flevopolder has much more to offer. Namely the Blue Diamond and the Stille Kern, the ideal destination for canoe enthusiasts who love nature. Paddling for miles through a varied landscape: the largest hardwood forest in Western Europe - the Horsterwold and the habitat of the beaver. Thanks to nature-friendly sustainable banks with reeds and water plants, countless birds and amphibians have found their home in and around the water. A true paradise for nature lovers!
We ask a contribution for renting canoes and/or kayaks. Check the price list for the current prices.
From Scouting Estate Zeewolde you can go on beautiful hikes through the polder and forests around Zeewolde. You will pass the most beautiful places through nature reserves such as the Horsterwold and the Stille Kern. There are many different routes and techniques that you can use: from intersection route to cross bearing and from oleate to staff map. We have routes of 3, 5, 10 and 15 kilometers.
You can of course also download the hikes in advance:
Hike 3 km
Hike 5 km
Hike 10 km
Hike 15 km
Ask the service staff about the possibilities!
Pitch & Putt is a golf game that can be played by anyone without a golf proficiency certificate. Similar to golf, the idea is to play a golf ball into a hole with a golf club, but the holes are shorter and only two clubs are used, one for pitching and one for putting. A pitch and putt course basically consists of 18 par 3 holes that are 30 to 90 meters long from the tee to the flag. The sport is especially popular in Western Europe and Australia. The game can also be played in teams (of up to 4 players).
More information such as prices and booking: https://pitch-putt.nl/strand-horst/
Equipped with sturdy overalls, a protective mask and of course your paintball gun (or laser gun) with a full magazine, you enter one of our challenging arenas. After the starting signal, paint balls immediately fly around everywhere. You sprint and dive behind one of the many objects. Hide behind a real sailing ship, enormous tractor tires or under car wrecks. Crawl through enormous sewer pipes or climb to a lookout post. With ideal coverage you can eliminate one opponent after another.
During the Xperiences on the Paintball Beach, paintball and laser tag get an extra dimension. Take on a SWAT team or win The Golden Gun!
The Paintball Beach also offers space to relax in our cozy bar, for a snack and a drink.
Closed on Sundays. Special opening hours can be arranged for large groups. There are costs associated with parking your car (parking at Strand Horst), but you can also take the ferry from Zeewolde (on foot or by bike).
More information such as prices and reservations: https://www.paintballstrand.nl/
Discover Amersfoort Zoo during your day out, because there is plenty to do in Amersfoort Zoo. Via the exciting Climb Everything route you climb over, under, behind, above and between the animals. SnavelRijk is the largest walk-through aviary in the Netherlands, where you can wander among different birds in the enormous enclosure of three thousand square meters. In the Great Wilderness you sail in your own bicycle boat along the island of the ring-tailed lemurs and capuchin monkeys. As you meander across the river you get close to giraffes and zebras. You can discover the most playful zoo in Amersfoort, an hour's bike ride from the estate and easily accessible by public transport.
For the correct prices and reservations, we would like to refer you to the Amersfoort Zoo website.
From June to October, Staatsbosbeheer, in collaboration with “Puur Zeewolde, Puur Plezier”, offers safari excursions with the unique eco cart through the Stille Kern. An excursion through a 900 hectare nature reserve where natural processes are given plenty of space. The area is grazed by a herd of Konik horses, which provide a diverse flora and fauna. The Staatsbosbeheer nature guide will show you the highlights of this special nature reserve and experience the silence and unspoilt nature of this new wilderness. Get in and join us in search of wild horses, deer and fallow deer. Listen to the many birds and try to discover the sound of the golden oriole. A two-hour safari that you will not soon forget.
Ages 8 and over. Not suitable for the disabled (due to short walking paths). Bring your binoculars, camera, sturdy footwear and long trousers. Dogs are not allowed. For more information, visit the Staatsbosbeheer website.
You will find various cycling routes around Zeewolde. The cycle path from the Nijkerker lock to Zeewolde runs straight through the Scouting estate. The cycle path is part of the intersections and long-distance cycle route. This way you can make a beautiful trip with the distance that suits you.
Cycling to the estate
Looking for a beautiful route to Scouting Estate Zeewolde? Or a route where you cross the estate for an overnight stay? Then choose the LF9 NAP route. This route has a special theme: the NAP (Normal Amsterdam Level). This long cycle route roughly follows the coastline that is created when all dikes and dunes disappear. View the entire route here.
Rent bicycles at Scouting Estate Zeewolde
You can rent citybikes from the service staff all year round for half a day or a day. Are you coming with a large group? Please let us know in advance so that we can ensure there are enough bikes.
Please inquire with the service staff about the rental rates.
This "city game" was initially designed for larger groups (15 to 100+ people). The goal of the participants is to earn as much money as possible per subgroup. This can be done through a variety of assignments ranging from intellectual to very practical. These are spread over a certain area. In addition, we have made the game very competitive. For example, due to the fact that under certain circumstances money can be stolen from each other and a number of tactical decisions have to be made.
Money Chaos takes place in Harderwijk, can be used by large groups, encourages a group to take action and is financially very manageable. Ranging from €17.50 to €14.50 p.p. depending on the group size. This can also be done in other cities or large villages for an additional charge. See the website below for current prices.
This activity is offered in collaboration with veluwegroepsuitjes.nl
This activity can be played with 8 to 36 people and will absorb you completely. Hunted takes place in a special piece of forest in Ermelo. Before the start, the group gathers at a trailer from which they can independently collect all group materials and watch a specially made instructional video together. After this, two collaborating teams start looking for the extraction point. Codes can be collected at every assignment and location. By communicating well with the walkie-talkie and navigating with the GPS, the extraction point comes closer and closer. However, there is always at least 1 Hunter active to intercept groups and thus provide time for punishment. The scenes and adrenaline that arise are wonderful to experience.
Hunted is therefore a game like no other. This creates great experiences and great gaming fun. However, this game is slightly more focused on older target groups and is marketed for €36 to €38 per person. See the website below for current prices.
This activity is offered in collaboration with veluwegroepsuitjes.nl
The Arkemheen polder is part of the Arkemheen-Eemland National Landscape (www.arkemheen-eemland.nl) and a Natura 2000 area. The wigeon, the little white swan and the meadow birds are extra protected here. It is a unique nature reserve with breeding grounds for many species of water and meadow birds and a foraging and wintering area for migratory birds.
The visitor center is located in the old coal shed of the steam pumping station and underwent a metamorphosis in 2016. The new permanent exhibition has been organized by the Vallei en Veluwe Water Board, the Association of Natural Monuments, LTO North Veluwerand department, the BAO Foundation and the Arkemheen Stoomgemaal Foundation.
The surprising elements give visitors, young and old, a good idea of the unique cultural-historical natural values of the Arkemheen polder. There are treasure hunts, a breathtaking photo wall, cuddly polder animals, the dike warden tells her story; there is plenty to do.
In the visitor center you will also find all kinds of information about activities in the Arkemheen-Eemland National Landscape and the Veluwe. Coffee, tea and soft drinks with something tasty are also available here
Changing exhibitions can be seen in the attic of the visitor center and from here you have a beautiful view over the polder. There is a bird watching window with bird watchers to observe the polder. Due to the rewetting, so many birds have never been seen as in the past two years.
For information about opening hours and admission price, check: www.stoomgemaal-arkemheen.nl
IVN nature education Zeewolde has created several routes in the area. These routes are available online at www.ivn.nl/routes or in the IVN Routes app. The app can be downloaded for free. With the app you have a digital IVN guide in your pocket. Below are the direct links to the routes. We wish you lots of walking pleasure in the beautiful surroundings of Zeewolde!
