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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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Cat Cove Marine Laboratory

The Cat Cove Marine Laboratory at Salem State University, strives to develop research and technologies in aquaculture, and increase the understanding of marine organisms and ecosystems, through research, education, and outreach.

GRADE LEVEL - High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School MASSACHUSETTS
Salem
TEL - 978-542-6000

Charles Hayden Planetarium

Housed inside the Museum of Science, the Charles Hayden Planetarium is the most technologically advanced digital theater in New England! There are shows playing all day, as well as innovative and immersive music offerings on Friday and Saturday evenings.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-723-2500

Children's Museum at Holyoke

The Children’s Museum at Holyoke is dedicated to its mission to enhance the educational and cultural awareness of all children through the arts, the sciences, and the world around them.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Holyoke
TEL - 413-536-5437

Children's Museum in Easton

The Children’s Museum in Easton invites children to become life-long learners, and its exhibits promote this. Exhibits include playing doctor at Kidsclinic, learning occupations such as firefighting at Kidspace, and building things at a woodworking shop.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Easton
TEL - 508-2303789

Children's Museum of Greater Fall River

The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River is a unique environment, children actively make connections among ideas, people and cultures.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Fall River
TEL - 508-672-0033

Chinese Historical Society of New England

The Chinese Historical Society of New England is dedicated solely to documenting, preserving, and promoting the history and legacy of Chinese immigration in New England.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-338-4339

Cider Hill Farms

At Cider Hill Farms, visitors pick their own produce such as peaches, apples and pumpkins, take a hayride or just stroll through the orchards. Tours of this working farm are available during the harvest seasons.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Amesbury
TEL - 978-388-5525

Clark Art Institute

The Clark Art Institute’s collection features European and American paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
The Berkshires
Williamstown
TEL - 413-458-2303

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company presents professional productions of Shakespeare to Boston audiences during the summer months, modeled after “Shakespeare in the Park” in Central Park. Offers student matinees during the school year.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Babson Park
TEL - 617-426-0863

Coonamessett Farm

At Coonamessett Farm, pick your own berries, vegetables and even flowers from the farms’ 10-acre food and plant fields. Tours include visiting the farm animals, and learning about local agriculture.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
East Falmouth
TEL - 508-563-2560

Cranberry Bog Tours

Cranberry Bog Tours offer a look at the largest organic cranberry bog on Cape Cod. Learn about the hands-on operation of the bog (the farm is not automated) and visit with farm animals.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Cape Cod/Plymouth
Harwich
TEL - 508-432-0790

Crane Museum of Papermaking

Crane Museum of Papermaking and Center for the Paper Arts features exhibits on more than two centuries of papermaking. Visitors will have a unique experience learning how paper is made and make their own paper.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Dalton
The Berkshires
TEL - 413-684-6380
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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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  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
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  • SCIENCE & NATURE
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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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