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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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St. Lucie County Aquarium

St. Lucie County Aquarium contains the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, a 3000-gallon model of a coral reef ecosystem, retired from the National Museum of Natural History.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Fort Pierce
TEL - 772-462-3474

Stanley Pond Adventure Farm

At Stanley Pond Adventure Farm try catch and release fishing, Skippy the mini air-boat, Sami’s Bee room, the Loader’s giant sand pile, the Jumping Pillow and the Super Slide.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Astatula
TEL - 352-742-8180

Sunken Gardens

The historic Sunken Gardens features meandering paths, exotic plants from around the world, waterfalls,  demonstration gardens, and more than 50,000 tropical plants, and flowers.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
St Petersburg-Clearwater
TEL - 727-893-7111

Sweetfields Farms

Sweetfields Farms, are family owned, and offers spring and fall field trips. Learn about agriculture, farm animals and how a farm operates.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Masaryktown
TEL - 352-279-0977

Sweetwater Organic Farm

Sweetwater Organic Farm is a community-supported urban organic farm and environmental education center located on six acres of suburban property along the Sweetwater Creek.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Tampa
TEL - 813-887-4066

T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum

At the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum discover the unique story of Pensacola through artifacts, photographs, and stories told through archaeology and preservation efforts.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Florida Panhandle Region
Pensacola
TEL - 850-595-5985

Tallahassee Museum

The Tallahassee Museum is a 52-acre outdoor Museum where history, nature, and, wildlife intersect to tell an intriguing story about Florida’s natural and cultural heritage.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - Family, Scout, Homeschool FLORIDA
Florida Panhandle Region
Tallahassee
TEL - 850-575-8684

Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra

Expose your group to orchestral music with a visit to the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. Performances include Young People’s Concerts and open rehearsals.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool FLORIDA
Tallahassee
TEL - 850-224-0461

Tampa Bay History Center

From the infamous pirate Jack Rackham, to the hard-charging Teddy Roosevelt, exhibits at the Tampa Bay History Center explore the stories and personalities from Florida’s past.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool FLORIDA
Tampa
TEL - 813-228-0097

Tampa Museum of Art

With a collection of classical antiquities, tours of the Tampa Museum of Art focus on meaningful discussions on objects of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Virtually explore the collection.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool FLORIDA
Tampa
TEL - 813-421-8380

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The exhibits interpret the scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world, and universe.

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
Bradenton
Sarasota
TEL - 941-746-4131

The Florida Orchestra

Visit The Florida Orchestra for a school-day concert for elementary students. Middle, high school, and college students are invited to attend open rehearsals. Family concerts available.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
St Petersburg-Clearwater
TEL - 727-892-3337
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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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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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