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To help plan MAY & JUNE curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. May 18: Museum Day. May 19: Plant Something Day. May 20: Weights and Measures Day. World Bee Day. May 22: National Maritime Day. May 28: Amnesty International Day. May 29: Learn About Composting Day. May 31: National Smile Day. June 1- National Say Something Nice Day. June 4 - Seaweed Day. June 7 - Daniel Boone Day. June 8 - World Oceans. June 14 - Flag Day. June 16 - World Sea Turtle Day. June 19 - Juneteenth. June 20 - National American Eagle. June 22 - Summer Solstice. World Rainforest Day. June 26 - Forgiveness 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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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago is the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground with with 2 rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more! Now booking field trips!!

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 ILLINOIS
Chicago
Schaumburg
TEL - 847-592-9700
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Lyric Opera of Chicago

Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the world’s great opera companies producing eight mainstage operas, special events, and a dazzling Broadway musical every season.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
TEL - 312-827-5600
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Mish Mash Adventures

MISH MASH Adventures is a unique escape experience combining physical, logical, and skill based challenges for a dynamic, immersive adventure beyond traditional escape rooms.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Aurora
Chicago
TEL - 630-907-7263
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Museum of Ice Cream – Chicago

Celebrate the joy of uninhibited playtime and unlimited desserts in a vibrant wonderland of immersive installations! Designed to be a safe space for human connection and learning through play, Museum of Ice Cream is the sweetest spot in the Windy City for unforgettable frosty fun!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
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Odyssey FUN World and FUN Farm

Odyssey Fun World FUN location located in Tinley Park, offering hundreds of arcade and redemption games, thrilling indoor rides, laser tag, and a 4-story soft playland.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
Naperville
Tinley Park
TEL - 708-429-3800
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ORBIT EARTH EXPO

Orbit Earth Expo is a SparkPoint Innovations in-school astronomy experience that students will never forget! Taught in the dark with a light to represent the sun, students manipulate huge teaching models to discover secrets of the solar system!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - In-house Science Class COST - Fee, Title I, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool GEORGIA
ILLINOIS
MINNESOTA
NORTH CAROLINA
OHIO
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS & OUTREACH FIELD TRIPS
TEL - 678-896-3206
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Peoria Pizza Ranch

Providing a legendary field trip learning experience for kids of all ages at Pizza Ranch. From making your own pizza to learning the ins and outs of the restaurant business.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Peoria
TEL - 309-839-1420.
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Peoria Zoo

Walk through Australia, Africa, Asia, and the tropics, all in one day at the Peoria Zoo. Be inspired by the natural world as you learn about amphibians, mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and 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, School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Peoria
TEL - 309-686-3365
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Peter Patterson Glassworks

Visitors will experience illustration in glass at Peter Patterson Glassworks. Peter Patterson has earned him many awards and a spot in galleries across the country. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Mundelein
TEL - 847-949-0013
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Puttshack – Chicagoland

Puttshack’s tech-infused mini golf and new S.T.E.M. program keeps kids moving, learning, and laughing with interactive challenges, tasty food, and lasting memories from the first swing to final putt.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
Skokie
TEL - Oakbrook: 773-831-7888. Skokie: 847- 860-7888.
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Round Lake Beach Pizza Ranch

Providing a legendary field trip learning experience for kids of all ages at Pizza Ranch. From making your own pizza, the FunZone Arcade, prize redemption and more!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
Round Lake Beach
TEL - 224-447-2624
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State Capitol Complex & Capitol Complex Visitors Center

The State Capitol Complex comprises the Visitors Center, Capitol, Archives, Library, Museum and state office buildings. Guided tours, as well as a 20 minute video presentation are available

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Springfield
TEL - 217-524-6620
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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 Illinois—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Illinois by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
    Find Illinois art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find class trips to Illinois children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Illinois history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
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  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Illinois aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Illinois 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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