DESTINATIONS

COLORADO
Field Trips

Besides Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa there are other themed days to celebrate in December. DECEMBER: Dec. 4: Wildlife Conservation Day. Dec. 5: International Volunteer Day. World Soil Day. Dec. 7: Letter Writing Day. Dec. 8: National Crossword Solvers Day. Dec. 10: Human Rights Day. Nobel Prize Day. Dewey Decimal System Day. International Animal Rights Day. Dec. 14: National Energy Conservation Day. Dec. 15: Bill of Rights Day. Dec. 16: Boston Tea Party Day. Dec. 20: Crossword Puzzle Day. Dec. 21: Winter Solstice. Dec. 22: Mathematics Day. Dec. 23: Roots Day. JANUARY: Jan 4: World Braille Day. Jan 5: National Bird Day. Jan 10: Houseplant Appreciation Day. Jan 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Jan. 17: Kid Inventors Day. Jan 18: Thesaurus 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.  

Denver Adventures and Zipline Tours

Explore the Rockies with Denver Adventures – your one-stop adventure shop! Experience Colorado’s longest and fastest ziplines, located only 30 minutes from Denver. Our extreme sports enthusiasts will guide you through customizable, adrenaline-fueled activities like ziplining, gps navigation, hiking, biking, climbing and more!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family COLORADO
Conifers
Denver
TEL - 303-984-6151
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Durango Adventures and Zipline Tours

At Durango Adventures, soar through the Ponderosa Pines and take in breathtaking mountain views with our legendary 12 ziplines. Plus, get your adrenaline pumping on our 45ft tall adventure tower with climbing elements.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Financial Support, Group Rates, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family COLORADO
Durango
TEL - 970-759-9880
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The Edge Ziplines & Adventures

Soar to new heights at The EDGE Ziplines and Adventures! Experience thrilling ziplines, challenging obstacle courses, and team-building activities perfect for unforgettable field trips. Safe, educational, and exciting for all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family COLORADO
Castle Rock
Denver
TEL - 720-733-9477
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American Museum of Western Art

The American Museum of Western Art depicts the American West from the early 1800s through the present day. The art presented is intended to give and understanding and appreciation of the character, history, and beauty of the American West.

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 COLORADO
Denver
TEL - 303-293-2000

Animas Museum/La Plata County Historical Society

The Animas Museum is a local history museum that offers a variety of exhibits and programs online as well as a set of history trunks that may be checked out by local educators to enhance the teaching experience.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Outreach, Virtual, Self-Guided Activties, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool COLORADO
Durango
TEL - 970-259-2402

BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER

Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center offer interpretive programs, special events, guided and self-guided tours, and media presentations are offered all year.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family COLORADO
Colorado Springs
TEL - 719-520-6387

Black American West Museum & Heritage Center

The Black American West Museum and Heritage Center is a museum dedicated to telling the story of African American men and women who helped to settle and develop the American West, including Black cowboys.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family COLORADO
Denver
TEL - 720-242-7428

Center for Colorado Women’s History

The Byers–Evans House is the home of History Colorado’s Center for Colorado Women’s History. The Center is a history museum that focuses on the bold stories, memories, and experiences of women of Colorado.

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 COLORADO
Denver
TEL - 303-620-4933

Children's Museum of Denver

The Children’s Museum of Denver is located in a 46,902 square foot building on a 9-acre campus and has 20 exhibits. Our exhibits are hands-on, interactive and totally one-of-a-kind.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family COLORADO
Denver
TEL - 303-433-7444

COLORADO WOLF & WILDLIFE CENTER

Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center educates the public through tours and programs about the importance of Wolves, Coyotes, and Foxes to our eco-system.

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 COLORADO
Colorado Springs
Divide
TEL - 719-687-9742

Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum today is one of the largest art museums between Chicago and the West Coast. The museum’s global art collections represent cultures around the world, with more than 70,000 works of art in 12 collections.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family COLORADO
Denver
TEL - 720-865-5000

Denver Botanic Gardens

The Denver Botanic Gardens is a public 23-acre park that contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens with seven living collections, two natural history collections (herbaria), an arthropods collection, art collections and a library.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family COLORADO
Denver
TEL - 720-865-3500
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Colorado is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. It may also be considered as part of the Western and Southwestern regions. From west to east, the state is comprised of desert-like basins turning into plateaus, then alpine mountains, and then the grasslands of the Great Plains. Colorado has more than 50 mountain peaks. Native American tribes have played an influential role in the state’s settlement and culture.