California Field Trips

To help plan APRIL curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these April themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MONTHLY: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Poetry. Jazz Appreciation. WEEKLY: April 5-11: National Wildlife Week. Apr. 6-12: National Library Week. Apr. 20-26: National Volunteer Week. DAILY: Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. National Walking Day. Apr. 3: National Geologists Day. Apr. 4: School Librarians’ Day. Apr. 5: Read a Road Map Day. Apr. 7: World Health Day. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 12: International Day of Human Space Flight. April 13: International Plant Appreciation Day. Scrabble Day. Apr. 18: National Scrabble Day. Apr. 15: World Art Day. Apr. 22: Earth Day. Apr. 23: Shakespeare Day. Apr. 25: National Arbor Day. World Penguin Day. Apr. 26: Audubon Day. Tell A Story Day. Apr. 29: International Dance Day. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for activity type of field trips to learn about. For those unable to travel to these locations, have the fun come to you. Check out the Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs section.

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Aerospace of Museum California

The Aerospace Museum of California is a private non-profit aviation museum located in North Highlands, California, outside of Sacramento, California, on the grounds of the former McClellan Air Force Base.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
McClellan
McClellan Park
SacramentoTEL - 916-643-3192 Read More

Aquarium of the Bay

Discover the beauty and diversity of Northern California aquatic life at Aquarium of the Bay. The Aquarium of the Bay is home to over 24,000 animals found all around the Bay Area and its nearby watersheds.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Francisco
VIRTUALTEL - 415-623-5326 Read More

California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences is an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—and a powerful voice for biodiversity research and exploration, environmental education, and sustainability across the globe.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San FranciscoTEL - 415-379-8000 Read More

California Skate Grand Terrace/Cal Skate GT

California Skate Grand Terrace offers youth group friendly & families an environment that offers a safe and welcoming atmosphere for skaters of all ages and skill levels. You can add on fun STEAM activities for your field trip.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Grand Terrace
San BernardinoTEL - 909-422-9565 Read More

Fiesta Village Family Fun Park

Fiesta Village has been voted Best Place for Kids to Have Fun! With a variety of outdoor and Indoor attractions there’s something exciting for everyone!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Financial Support, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Colton
San BernardinoTEL - 909-824-1111, Group Sales ext. 102 Read More

Glo Mini Golf

GLO Mini Golf offers exciting glow-in-the-dark mini golf, laser tag, escape rooms, console gaming, and an arcade—perfect for family fun, school trips, and group outings!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Riverside
San BernardinoTEL - 888-896-8419 Read More

Pinstripes San Mateo

Dine, Play, Celebrate! The best field trips happen at Pinstripes, an esteemed dining and entertainment destination that offers a kids-friendly Italian-American menu and a modern spin on bocce and bowling.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Francisco
San MateoTEL - 650-781-4720 Read More

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood

Marvel at hundreds of rare and unusual artifacts and get hands-on with unbelievable interactives at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood. So much more than a museum!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Hollywood
Los AngelesTEL - 323-466-6335 Read More

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco

Ripley’s San Francisco is your destination for fun attractions. Encounter unforgettable artifacts and interactive exhibits that have to see to believe and challenge yourself at Ripley’s Mirror Maze.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San FranciscoTEL - 415-202-9850 Read More

The Tech Interactive

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center that offers STEM hands-on activities, labs, and exhibits.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Jose MetroTEL - 408-294-8324 Read More

African American Museum and Library at Oakland

The African American Museum and Library is dedicated to the discovery, preservation, interpretation, and sharing of historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in California.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool CALIFORNIA
OaklandTEL - 510-637-0200

America's Teaching Zoo

America’s Teaching Zoo is the hand-on classroom for the Exotic Animal Training and Management students AND a community attraction in a beautiful hilltop setting.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
MoorparkTEL - 805-378-1400

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