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Planning for summer field trips for camp groups, scout groups or summer school groups, CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for activity type of field trips to learn about. Our lesson plans can help camp counselors, with no teaching experience, turn a recreational field trip into a fun educational experience for Amusement Parks, Baseball Games, Boat Excursions, Bowling, Gellyball, Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Ice & Roller Skating, Mini Golf, Ninja Course, Paintball, Trampoline Parks, Ziplines and Waterparks. Please visit the Field Trip Lesson Plan section to help enrich your field trips. For field trips to Aquariums, Botanical Gardens, Living History Sites and Museums ask if they have educational guided tours, hands-on activity or written materials to enrich the visit. For those unable to travel for a field trip, have the fun come to you. Check out the Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs and the Virtual Field Trip sections. Have a Fun and Enriching Summer!

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Tougas Family Farm

Tougas Family Farm offers seasonal fruit and pumpkin picking, barnyard animals, a playground, farm tours including orchard visits and information on growing fruit, a wagon ride, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Northborough
TEL - 508-393-6406

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Visit Tower Hill Botanic Garden to explore various displays of the finest horticulture in the New England area. The 171-acre property is home to 17 gardens filled with ornamental, edible, and native plants.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
Boylston
TEL - 508-869-6111

USS Constitution Museum

Visitors to the USS Constitution Museum will learn about the ship’s nickname and discover how it remained undefeated since being launched in 1797. The USS Constitution’s past comes to life through objects, stories, and hands-on experiences at the USS Constitution Museum!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Charlestown
TEL - 617-426-1812

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary is a former farmstead that offers spectacular scenery and supports abundant wildlife throughout woodlands, wetlands, and meadows.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Princeton
TEL - 978-464-2712

Walnut Hill Tracking & Nature Center

Operating for over 15 years, Walnut Hill Tracking & Nature Center is a nature preserve that offers tracking and nature programs in the Northeast United States.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Orange
TEL - 978-544-6083

Waterworks Museum

Waterworks Museum tells important regional stories about clean water, health, people, brilliant engineers, and magnificent architecture. Visitors can explore the remarkable machinery, wonder at the massive wrenches that kept the pumps running, and marvel at the beautiful architecture.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Chestnut Hill
TEL - 617-277-0065

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Featuring a universally accessible trail andan award-winning nature center, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary provides peace and unmatched beauty on the hillsides and shoreline overlooking Wellfleet Harbor.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Cape Cod/Plymouth
Wellfleet
TEL - 508-349-2615

Williamstown Theatre Festival

Since 1955, Williamstown Theatre Festival has brought America’s finest actors, directors, designers, and playwrights to the Berkshires, engaging a loyal audience of both residents and summer visitors.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Performances. COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
The Berkshires
Williamstown
TEL - 413-458-3253

Woods Hole Science Aquarium

Woods Hall Science, is a small, public aquarium, contains approximately 140 species of marine animals from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic waters, including toothy wolfish, blue lobsters, and sea stars.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Woods Hole
TEL - 508-495-2001

Worcester Art Museum

The Worcester Art Museum collection represents 51 centuries of creativity and culture. Experience art’s transformative power with the museum’s virtual resources.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Worcester
VIRTUAL
TEL - 508-799-4406

Yankee Fleet Fishing

Now Yankee Fleet Fishing is owned and run by Thomas Orrell, who began working on the ships in the seventies. Tom enjoys taking new and old patrons fishing, creating new and lasting memories for all ages!

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Gloucester
TEL - 978-283-0313

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center entertains, educates, and inspires the community with a diverse array of high quality performing artists and engaging learning opportunities.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
New Bedford
TEL - 508-994-2900
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About us

FieldTripDirectory.com offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Massachusetts—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find class trips to Massachusetts children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Massachusetts history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Massachusetts team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Massachusetts aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Massachusetts 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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