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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.  

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Jacksonville Symphony

Expand your group’s taste in music at Jacksonville Symphony that offers youth concerts and preludes concerts that allow students to experience classical music performed by a live symphony.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performance COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, School, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Jacksonville
TEL - 904-354-5547

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

The Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens is filled with countless animals from Africa and Asia. A natural wetlands area has indigenous Florida bobcats, wolves, deer, alligators, 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 FLORIDA
Jacksonville
TEL - 904-757-4463

Jewish Museum of Florida

The Jewish Museum of Florida cares for more than 100,000 items ranging from the Museum buildings and artifacts that  focuses on immigration; family, institutions; community relations; and contributions to society.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Miami Beach
TEL - 305-672-5044

John Gilmore Riley Center & Museum

At the John Gilmore Riley Center & Museum for African American History & Culture,  journey back in time to the Reconstruction era and experience a living testament of the rich cultural heritage of the historic Smokey Hollow community.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Florida Panhandle Region
Tallahassee
TEL - 850-681-7881

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

At the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum climb the landmark 1860 Jupiter Inlet lighthouse, and then learn about the surrounding natural area during the Hike Through History tour.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Jupiter
Palm Beach Metro
TEL - 561-747-8380

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

The Kanapaha Botanical Gardens has 24 major collections including the state’s largest public display of bamboos and the largest herb garden in the Southeast.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Gainesville
TEL - 352-372-4981

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is organized into Mission Zones. From the dawn of space exploration to current and ongoing missions, visitors can experience the story of humans in space. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Space Coast
Titusville
TEL - 855-433-4210

Key West Aquarium

The Key West Aquarium is home to sharks, stingrays, tropical and other fish found in the beautiful waters of Key West. The Aquarium is involved in conservation of the ecosystem of the Florida Keys.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Key West
TEL - 888-544-5927

Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory

Transport your group to a tropical paradise when you visit the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. Be amazed by beautiful butterflies and colorful birds, as well as the waterfalls and trees.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool FLORIDA
Key West
TEL - 305-296-2988

Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden

Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is home to endangered and threatened flora and fauna. Unlike traditional botanical gardens, it advocates the importance of native plants and species.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool FLORIDA
Key West
TEL - 305-296-1504

Liberty Bell Memorial Museum

A visit to the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum is a moving experience for people of all ages, providing a better understanding of American ideals and traditions, and instill pride in American citizenship.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool FLORIDA
Melbourne
TEL - 321-727-1776

Lightner Museum

Visit the the finest collections of fine and decorative 19th century art in the country at the Lightner Museum. Groups will also enjoy a scavenger hunt through the museum’s Victorian Village and Science Industry galleries.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool FLORIDA
St. Augustine
TEL - 904-824-2874
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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 Florida—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Florida 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
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  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
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  • LIFE SKILLS
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  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Florida aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Florida 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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