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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of New London field trips for elementary school students thru high school students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about New London’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more, CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for further field trip information. For those unable to travel to these locations, check out our Virtual Field Trips section or Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs section.

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Connecticut College Arboretum

The Connecticut College Arboretum provides a connection with the natural world. Groups can go on a self-guided exploration of the 750-acre Native Plant Collection, Caroline Black Garden, and international tree collection.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool CONNECTICUT
New LondonTEL - 860-439-5020 Read More

Custom House Maritime Museum

The Custom House Maritime Museum, located in downtown New London, tells the history of the local waterfront through artifacts, tours, and events.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool CONNECTICUT
New LondonTEL - 860-447-2501 Read More

F.R.E.S.H. New London

Short for Food, Resources, Education, Security, Health, F.R.E.S.H. New London is a series of farms strives to inspire environmental stewardship, inspire activism, and connect community.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Guided Tours. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool CONNECTICUT
New LondonTEL - 860-376-9970 Read More

Garde Arts Center

The Garde Arts Center is a center for performing arts, cinema, and education. Join us for the 2024 Dominion Energy Schooltime Performance Series!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool, Family CONNECTICUT
New LondonTEL - 860-444-7373 x 1 Read More

TreeTrails Adventures Mystic

Climb and zip line through the trees at TreeTrails Adventures – Mystic. Great for beginner to expert climbers ages 4 – adult. Perfect for families, friends, teens, adults, and groups.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CONNECTICUT
Mystic
New LondonTEL - 570-534-7515 or 860-980-3874 Read More

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s 350-acre sanctuary allows groups to learn about southeastern Connecticut’s habitats, wildlife, and plants through natural history exhibits and hands-on displays.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CONNECTICUT
Mystic
New LondonTEL - 860-536-1216

Lyman Allyn Art Museum

Tour the Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s collection of world objects, dating from antiquity to the present; create an art project to take home. Enjoy the museum’s virtual exhibitions.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool CONNECTICUT
New LondonTEL - 860-443-2545

Mystic Aquarium

Come to the Mystic Aquarium and get close to thousands of local and exotic marine animals including fish, crabs, sharks, and sea lions.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnights, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool CONNECTICUT
Mystic
New LondonTEL - 860-572-5955

Mystic Museum of Art

The collection at the Mystic Museum features the long history of American modern art, notably Impressionism, Tonalism, and other styles.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family CONNECTICUT
Mystic
New LondonTEL - 860-536-7601

Mystic Seaport Children’s Museum

Designed for children ages 7 and under, the Mystic Seaport Children’s Museum is an interactive place for visitors to experience the life of a sailor.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CONNECTICUT
Mystic
New LondonTEL - 860-572-0711

Mystic Seaport Museum

The Mystic Seaport Museum, spans 19 acres on the Mystic River, is a living history maritime museum with a vast collection of historic watercraft, art, artifacts, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CONNECTICUT
Mystic
New LondonTEL - 860-572-0711

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FieldTripDirectory.com offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in New London—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in New London by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
    Find New London art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find class trips to New London children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View New London history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find New London team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find New London aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find New London field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.


Overnight field trips & retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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