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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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Gulf World Marine Park

Gulf World Marine Park is an educational facility and home to a variety of animal species including bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, harbor seals, penguins and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Panama City Beach
TEL - 850-234-5271

Gulfshore Playhouse

Gulfshore Playhouse’s student matinees include pre-show workshops and a talkback with the actors following the play. See shows like Holmes and Watson and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool FLORIDA
Naples
TEL - 239-261-7529

Haitian Heritage Museum

The  Haitian Heritage Museum highlights and preserves Haiti’s rich culture and heritage. Enjoy Haitian art, historic artifacts, music, films and Haitian literary works.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Miami
TEL - 305-371-5988

Hands On Children's Museum

The Hands On Children’s Museum has interactive and hands-on exhibits including a castle, grocery store, and other kid-friendly play areas.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Jacksonville
TEL - 904-642-2688

Harn Museum of Art

Explore the Barn Museum of Art’s more than 11,300 African, Asian, modern, and contemporary art objects, including Ancient American and oceanic art. While at the museum, groups can select to take a themed tour.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool FLORIDA
Gainesville
TEL - 352-392-9826

Henegar Center for the Arts

Located in landmark buildings, the Henegar Center for the Arts is a community arts center that provides quality cultural and educational programs and opportunities for community use.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Melbourne
TEL - 321-723-8698

Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida

The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida collects and preserves material culture pertaining to local and regional history. The Museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts, textiles, and documents.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Valparaiso
TEL - 850-678-2615

Historic Haile Homestead

The Historic Haile Homestead is unique for its “Talking Walls” where the Haile family wrote over 12,500 words in almost every room and closet! Learn about the enslaved laborers and freedmen whose stories are intertwined.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Gainesville
TEL - 352-336-9096

Historic Pensacola

Historic Pensacola encompasses eight and a half acres and 28 properties located within the foot prints of the original Spanish and British forts in downtown Pensacola.

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

Historic Stranahan House Museum

The Historic Stranahan House Museum tells the story of the birth of a community. The House was built in 1901 by Frank Stranahan, credited as Fort Lauderdale’s founding father, and his wife Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, the area’s first school teacher.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool FLORIDA
Fort Lauderdale
TEL - 954-524-4736

HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary

HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary in Tampa provides a farm and petting zoo for people who would benefit from interaction with animals. HorsePower currently serves as a sanctuary for animals of all kinds.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Tampa
TEL - 813-855-8992

Hunsader Farms

Hunsader Farms offers pick-your-own vegetables and fruits like Black-Eyed peas, eggplant, green beans, okra, strawberries, and more!  They provide experiences where visitors learn about farm life, vegetables and animals.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Bradenton
TEL - 941-322-2168
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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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  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
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  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
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  • LIFE SKILLS
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  • SCIENCE & NATURE
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  • RECREATION
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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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