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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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The American Repertory Theater

The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University is a leading force in the American theater, producing groundbreaking work in Cambridge and beyond.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Cambridge
TEL - 617-547-8300

The Botanic Garden of Smith College

The Botanic Garden of Smith College includes thousands of plants, including those grown under glass in the Lyman Conservatory and outdoors in the campus arboretum, and various specialty gardens around the campus.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Greater Springfield
Northampton
TEL - 413-585-2740

The Hanover Theatre

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts is a 2,300 seat theatre that has entertained more than two million audience members with its world-class performances.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Worcester
TEL - 877-571-7469

The Lloyd Center for the Environment

The Lloyd Center for the Environment serves southeastern New England, educating the public on coastal and watershed issues, and conducting research on coastal ecosystems and endangered species.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
South Dartmouth
TEL - 508-990-0505

The Mount

Interpretive exhibits throughout the house explore Edith Wharton’s life, her humanitarian efforts, literary legacy, and lives of the servants. Visitors may also walk through beautiful gardens and trails.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Lenox
The Berkshires
TEL - 413-551-5111

The Old House at Peacefield

Tour the Old House at Peacefield, the oldest presidential birthplace (built in 1731), is where both John Adams and John Quincy Adams were born and learn about this important American family.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-773-1796

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
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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 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.

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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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