Want to get the kids off the couch and away from video games for an afternoon? Take them to a real life size, interactive game.

The Treinen Farm Corn Maze has opened its Pirate Ship Maze. The maze is a 10-acre puzzle cut into a field of corn. The whole family can get lost, search for secret locations, and win prizes -- come after dark for the ultimate challenge.

“Our maze can be a rare opportunity for family members to work together," said Alan Treinen, third generation farmer at the Treinen Farm. “It’s often hard to predict who will be the better map reader – the eight year old or the 38 year old. We suggest that group members take turns being the map reader and the leader of the group—it is great practice in negotiation, strategizing, communication and logical thinking. Some groups even get to practice wilderness survival skills if they are lost for long enough!”

After conquering the maze, many groups will stay to enjoy the beautiful rural location.

“We try to keep the farm a relaxing setting,” says Angie Treinen. “ We don’t want the farm to become too commercial—as parents ourselves, we want families to have opportunities for those ‘magic moments’—time to interact, communicate, and enjoy each other’s company. As an added ‘bonus’, cell phones don’t work out here – it’s like a step back in time.”

2004 Pirate Ship Corn Maze Open July 30

Hours: Fridays 11 am – 7 pm (August only)

Saturdays 11 am – 9 pm (August – October)

Sundays 11 am – 5 pm (August – October)

Admisssion:

$7.00 ages 12 and over

$5.00 age 6- 11

Free age 5 and under

Location :

Five miles west of Lodi, Wisconsin on Highway 60

Contact: Alan and Angie Treinen

W12420 Highway 60

Lodi, WI 53555

(608) 592-3481

http://www.treinenfarm.com

The Treinen Farm is family owned and operated. Alan is the third generation on the farm, and many of Alan’s siblings and nieces and nephews live nearby and help on fall weekends. Alan and his wife Angie are involved in promoting creative strategies for family farms to stay viable. The Treinens are committed to preserving Wisconsin’s agricultural heritage and invite the public to visit a real farm and have a fun family outing.