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To help plan March & April curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MARCH. Monthly: National Reading Month, Music in Our Schools, Craft Month, National Nutrition, National Women’s History, and National Ethics Month. APRIL: Monthly: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Poetry. Jazz Appreciation. Global Astronomy. National Humor. Arab Heritage. Weekly/Daily:  Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 5: National Geologists Day. Read a Road Map Day. April 5-9: National Wildlife Week. 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. 19-25: National Library Week. National Volunteer Week. 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.

Bellevue State Park

Bellevue State Park features a historic estate amid woodlands and fields. Tours are offered of the estate and grounds, detailing how William du Pont, Jr. transformed the castle into a replica of Montpelier.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Wilmington
TEL - 302-761-6963

Biggs Museum of American Art

The Biggs Museum of American Art features American fine and decorative arts. Enjoy multi-subject tours and creative projects; a virtual, interactive timeline and lecture series.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-674-2111

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

On 16,251 acres, the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is home to dozens of mammals, including white-tailed deer, beavers, woodchucks, and foxes. Hands-on activities that explore their wetlands, habitats, and wildlife.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Smyrna
TEL - 302-653-9345

Brandywine Creek State Park

Explore the nature preserves in Brandywine Creek State Park, including: Tulip Tree Woods and the Freshwater Marsh, the first nature preserve in Delaware. Learn about Delaware’s natural habitats.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Wilmington
TEL - 302-577-3534

Cape Henlopen State Park

Cape Henlopen State Park is the site established by William Penn as some of the nation’s first public lands. It has played a major role in local shipping and in the nation’s military history.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Lewes
TEL - 302-645-8983

Coastal Wilds

Get Wild with our unique animal ambassadors including otters, two-toed sloths, red kangaroos and more! Experience up-close and hands-on encounters while our educators share insights on animal conservation

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
Frankford
MARYLAND
Ocean City Maryland
TEL - 302-829-1548

Coleman's Christmas Tree Farm

At Coleman’s Christmas Tree Farm learn about what goes into farming Christmas trees, their history, and even the environmental benefits of tree farming on a tour that runs from Mid-September and continue through December.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
Middletown
TEL - 302-378-8949

Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation

The DASEF’s Environmental Outpost offers hands-on field trips and science labs about the Earth’s environment, physics, and the understanding of life.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach, Professional Development. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Smyrna
TEL - 302-834-1978

Delaware Agricultural Museum

At the Delaware Agricultural Museum, explore the inventions  and over 4,000 artifacts that played a key role in the development of Delaware’s Agricultural history.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-734-1618

Delaware Art Museum

The Delaware Art Museum includes the Copeland Sculpture Garden, the British Pre-Raphaelite art, American painting and illustration from the 19th century to the present.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
Wilmington
TEL - 302-571-9590

Delaware Center for Horticulture

The Delaware Center for Horticulture’s teaching garden lets visitors study a diverse range of plants, and educational workshops on different elements of horticulture and ecology.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Wilmington
TEL - 302-658-6262

Delaware Children's Museum

The Delaware Children’s Museum’s exhibits revolve around interests like sports, human body, transportation, foods, water movement and arts to name a few.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
Wilmington
TEL - 302-654-2340
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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 Delaware—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Delaware by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

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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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