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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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Georgia Southern University Planetarium

The Georgia Southern University Planetarium provides monthly public events on exciting astronomy topics and full-dome presentations scheduled each year with telescopic observing outdoors, weather permitting.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool, Family GEORGIA
StatesboroTEL - 912-478-5292

Georgia State Museum of Science and Industry

Located on the first through the fourth floors of the Capitol, The State Museum of Science and Industry includes extensive exhibits depicting the natural history of Georgia.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family GEORGIA
AtlantaTEL - 404-656-2846

Georgia State Railroad Museum

Georgia State Railroad Museum explores the history of the Central of Georgia Railway, try to operate a handcar, and take a short ride on a train powered by a steam or diesel locomotive.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family GEORGIA
SavannahTEL - 912-651-6823

Girl Scout First Headquarters

On January 15, 1996 the First Headquarters building reopened to the public in its current incarnation as a museum, program center and shop. Today, it offers exciting interactive educational experiences for Girl Scouts and the community.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - Scout, Homeschool, Family GEORGIA
SavannahTEL - 912-232-8200

Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center

The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center’s educational hands-on programs inspire visitors to appreciate Gwinnett’s natural resources and promotes sustainability.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family GEORGIA
BufordTEL - 770-822-8000

Historic Westville

At Historic Westville learn about the South’s past. The Pioneer Daily Life program allows students and scouts to step into 19th century family life on a farm, and participate in activities such as gardening, cooking, candle making more.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family GEORGIA
LumpkinTEL - 888-733-1850

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

The beautiful Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation represents the history and culture of Georgia’s rice coast in the early 1800s.  The museum features a model of the plantation in its heyday.

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 GEORGIA
BrunswickTEL - 912-264-7333

Imagination Station Children’s Museum

Imagination Station Children’s Museum offers hands-on activities aimed at kids aged 0-6. Our exhibit space includes Sensorimotor Corner, the Fixer Upper, Science Corner, the Pre-Literacy Room, and the Art Studio.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family GEORGIA
AugustaTEL - 706-250-1377

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids

Imagine, create, and explore at the Interactive Neighborhood for Kids. Find unique interactive exhibitions and activities of the real world and hands-on art activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family GEORGIA
GainesvilleTEL - 770-536-1900

Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for Art & Learning

The Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for Art & Learning allows groups to explore the world of visual art through exhibits, hands-on educational activities, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guide Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family GEORGIA
DuluthTEL - 770-623-6002

Jim Cherry Memorial Planetarium

The Jim Cherry Memorial Planetarium at Fernbank Science Center is a celestial theater in the round, utilizing the complex Zeiss Mark V planetarium projector in conjunction with SPITZ SciDome 4K Laser projection system.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours,Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family GEORGIA
AtlantaTEL - 678-847-7113

Lockerly Arboretum

Lockerly Arboretum is a 50-acre living botanical laboratory with walking trails, trees from around the world and the Woods Museum. Topics including trees, woody ornamentals, geology, water ecology and soil science.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family GEORGIA
MilledgevilleTEL - 478-452-2112
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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 Georgia—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Georgia 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
    Find Georgia aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Georgia 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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