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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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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Preserving America’s early transportation history, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Today it endures as a pathway for discovering historical, natural, and recreational treasures.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Free, Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, School, Family MARYLAND
HagerstownTEL - 301-739-4200

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center

The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center is a 510 acre wildlife preserve that showcases pristine habitat and restoration efforts. Activities at the environmental center include birding, kayaking, hiking, and geocaching.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
GrasonvilleTEL - 410-827-6694

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum explores the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region. Its campus includes a floating fleet of historic boats, 12 exhibition buildings, and changing special exhibitions.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
St. MichaelsTEL - 410-745-2916

Chesapeake Biological Lab Visitors Center

The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Visitor Center exhibits highlight the health of the Chesapeake Bay, research, and an oyster reef community aquarium.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
SolomonsTEL - 410-326-7443

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company lets students unlock the magic of Shakespeare’s words with 110-minute matinee professional performances for schools. Also family friendly performances.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Family MARYLAND
BaltimoreTEL - 410-244-8570

Children’s Playhouse of Maryland

The Children’s Playhouse of Maryland’s performances are youth-oriented shows like Mary Poppins, James and the Giant Peach, Jr., and the Addams Family, performed by actors under the age of 18!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
BaltimoreTEL - 443-840-2426

Clagett Farm

Clagett Farm is a commercial and educational property that uses sustainable farming methods. The farm raises crops, trees and cattle.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MARYLAND
Upper MarlboroTEL - 301-627-4393

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center builds the future of the arts by educating, training and presenting the next generation of artists and creative innovators.

GRADE LEVEL - High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool MARYLAND
College Park
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 301-405-7794

Coastal Wilds

Get Wild with our unique animal ambassadors including otters, two-toed sloths, red kangaroos and more! Experience up-close and hands-on encounters while our educators share insights on animal conservation

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
Frankford
MARYLAND
Ocean City MarylandTEL - 302-829-1548

College Park Aviation Museum

An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the College Park Aviation Museum preserves and promotes aviation innovations fostering curiosity about the history and science of flight.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
College ParkTEL - 301-864-6029

Cromwell Valley Park

Cromwell Valley Park is 460 acres comprised of pastures, cultivated gardens, open fields, woods, hedgerows, orchards, and wooded piedmont hills.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
BaltimoreTEL - 410-887-2503

Cylburn Arboretum

The Cylburn Arboretum offers a wide range of educational programs for all ages, with a special emphasis on providing nature education.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
BaltimoreTEL - 410-367-2217
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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 Maryland—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Maryland by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

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  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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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 Maryland aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Maryland 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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