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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of Wilmington 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 Wilmington’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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Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science, formerly the Delaware Museum of Natural History offers fun, interactive programs. Galleries, features a variety of ecosystems near and far, and Cretaceous creatures.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp DELAWARE
WilmingtonTEL - 302-658-9111, ext. 331 Read More

Playhouse on Rodney Square

The Playhouse On Rodney Square hosts touring artists each season and features an outreach program called Broadway Discovery to Delaware schools and educational organizations.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances, Outreach. COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
WilmingtonTEL - 302-888-0200 Read More

Ramsey’s Farm

The Ramsey Farm offers programs throughout October. Field trips include a narrated, educational hayride; pick-your-own pumpkin from the field; visit to the various mazes; and visit with farm animals.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
WilmingtonTEL - 302-540-4680 Read More

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
WilmingtonTEL - 302-761-6963

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
WilmingtonTEL - 302-577-3534

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
WilmingtonTEL - 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
WilmingtonTEL - 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
WilmingtonTEL - 302-654-2340

Delaware Contemporary

The Delaware Contemporary focuses on the understanding of the contemporary arts in Delaware with over 30 exhibitions annually of regionally, nationally, and internationally artists.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
WilmingtonTEL - 302-656-6466

Delaware Greenways

The Delaware Greenways trails and byways link and build communities while winding through some of the most beautiful scenery in Delaware. Explore Delaware’s nature while engaging in an active lifestyle.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
WilmingtonTEL - 302-655-7275

Delaware Shakespeare Festival

The Delaware Shakespeare Festival performs a different play in Rockland Park each summer. Before the show, two actors from the production offer insight into the evening’s play.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - Scout, Homeschool DELAWARE
WilmingtonTEL - 302-415-3373

Delaware Symphony Orchestra

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra enriches lives through inspiring musical experiences. The Delaware Symphony Orchestra offers a multi-faceted educational outreach program.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, School, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
WilmingtonTEL - 302-656-7442
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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 Wilmington—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Wilmington by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

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  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find class trips to Wilmington children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
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  • RECREATION
    Find Wilmington 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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