Illinois Field Trips

To help plan APRIL curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these April themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MONTHLY: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Humor. National Poetry. Stress Awareness. DAILY: Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 3: National Geologists Day. Apr. 4: School Librarians’ Day. Apr. 5: Read a Road May Day. Apr. 7: World Health Day. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 18: National Scrabble Day. Apr. 15: World Art Day. Apr. 22: Earth Day. Apr. 25: World Penguin Day. 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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The Nature Institute

The Nature Institute offers year-round opportunities for youth groups to connect with nature. The facility introduces the habitats, flora and fauna of Illinois.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
GodfreyTEL - 618-466-9930

The Oriental Institute

The Oriental Institute is world-renowned showcase for the history, art, and archaeology of the ancient Near East including Egypt, Persia, and Mesopotamia.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
ChicagoTEL - 773-702-9520

The Pride of Oregon

The Pride of Oregon is an authentic Paddle Wheel Riverboat; 102 feet of real river charm. She docks at the historic Maxson Riverside Restaurant and Paddlewheel Inn.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
OregonTEL - 815-732-6761

The Science Center

The Science Center is dedicated to awareness and exploration of hands-on science to children ages 3 to 13 in southernmost Illinois.

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, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
CarbondaleTEL - 618-529-5431

University of Illinois Arboretum

The University of Illinois Arboretum is a living laboratory on 57 acres. Heavily forested, the arboretum offers opportunities for students to learn about planting, horticulture, and landscape design.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
UrbanaTEL - 217-333-7579

Volkening Heritage Farm

Step back into the 1880s for a look at Schaumburg as a rural German farm community. On a visit to Volkening Heritage Farm, you can help with seasonal farm chores, participate in family activities and games of the 1880s.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SchaumburgTEL - 847-985-2102

Washington Park Botanical Garden

The Springfield Park District’s Washington Park Botanical Garden is a place for enjoyment and education. The Garden provides a scene of tranquility and beauty, an oasis of nature, within an urban environment.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-546-4116

Western Illinois Museum

Visitors to Western Illinois Museum will view exhibits filled with objects and photographs detailing the history of McDonough County, and they may have the opportunity to include their own!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
MacombTEL - 309-837-2750

Wheels O' Time Museum

Four spacious buildings house the Wheels O’Time Museum exhibits, which include antique and collector autos, trains, airplanes, tools, toys, clocks, tractors, musical stuff, vintage clothes, fire trucks, bicycles and general family fun.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
DunlapTEL - 309-243-9020

Wildlife Prairie Park

Wildlife Prairie Park is a 2,000 acre zoological home to over 150 animals; that’s 50 different species that are native to Illinois. Guests come to learn about wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bears, elk, cougars, otters and much more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Hanna CityTEL - 309-676-0998

Willoughby Heritage Farm

Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve is a public park where the atmosphere is inspired by 1950’s farming-life, complete with tractors, barns, a 1930’s style Craftsman Farm House, and even live animals like pigs, chickens, and goats!

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 ILLINOIS
CollinsvilleTEL - 618-346-7529

Windy Acres Farm

Windy Acres Farm offers fall seasonal activities, pick your own pumpkins, wagon tours, and farm activities. Visit the Buttermilk Barnyard Petting Zoo, Education Barn, Corn Stalk Maze and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
GenevaTEL - 630-232-6429

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