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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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Herbert Trackman Planetarium

The Herbert Trackman Planetarium is dedicated to continuing its tradition of outstanding astronomical instruction and entertainment. Their planetarium has a 30 ft diameter dome and a new OmniStar Digital planetarium projector.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
JolietTEL - 815-280-2525 Read More

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center

Visit Hickory Knolls Discovery Center for exciting indoor and outdoor exhibits on science and environmental studies.  Hickory Knolls sits on 131 acres of restored woodlands, wetlands and prairies.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
St. CharlesTEL - 630-513-4399 Read More

Illinois Governor’s Mansion

Ever since moving the capital from Vandalia to Springfield, the city has been home to many Illinois governors. Group tours of the mansion can be booked through the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).  

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-782-6450 Read More

Illinois State University Planetarium

The Illinois State University Planetarium seeks to provide a popular form of enriching entertainment, and serves as many as 25,000 people a year. They offer live and taped performances, as well as skyline programs.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
NormalTEL - 309-438-2496 Read More

Imagination Theater

Imagination Theater is the participatory theater that engages students through age appropriate scenes, interactive role plays, and facilitated discussions about real life challenges. School assembly programs available in Illinois.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
OUTREACHTEL - 773-492-1966 Read More

Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center

Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center is part of a 37-acre nature preserve that is dedicated to enhancing social and natural communities through experiential educational services and projects, and community initiatives.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout ILLINOIS
Chicago
Olympia FieldsTEL - 708-481-2330 Read More

Kline Creek Farm

Step back in time to experience life on a working farm in the 1890s at Kline Creek Farm at Timber Ridge Forest Preserve. Stroll through restored farmstead structures and meet the historically costumed interpreters.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
ChicagoTEL - 630-876-5900 Read More

Krannert Art Museum

Krannert Art Museum’s rich permanent collection contains more than 10,000 works of art dating from the fourth millennium BC to the present, representing a broad range of cultures and varied modes of artistic expression.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
ChampagneTEL - 217-333-1861 Read More

Kuipers Family Farm

Kuipers Family Farm is a 230-acre working farm that offers pick-your-own, an educational apple and pumpkin one hour tour, a glimpse into cider making, a maze, an orchard hayride and more.

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, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
Maple ParkTEL - 815-827-5200 Read More

Lazer X Inc

Lazer X is the premier laser tag arena with 6,500 square foot arena has plenty of space to accommodate groups of all sizes. Looking for something besides laser tag? Our state of the art arcade is the perfect place for school groups, summer camps, and scout troops to have fun!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Addison
ChicagoTEL - 630-691-9800 Read More

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
SchaumburgTEL - 847-592-9708 Read More

Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo is a natural, free oasis for generations of animal lovers, who visit the zoo to hear a lion’s roar, see gorillas climb, trees as visitors immerse themselves in tropical rainforests, dry-thorn forests or spacious savannas.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
ChicagoTEL - 312-742-2000 Read More
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Overnight field trips & retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

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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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