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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about NJ’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in the Gateway Region. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

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Dave and Buster’s, Wayne

Groups will have a blast at Dave & Buster’s Wayne! Start out with a delicious meal in the group-friendly restaurant and then move on to some games—auto racing, air hockey, basketball and more— in Dave’s Arcade.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
WayneTEL - 973-435-9245 Read More

Field Station: Dinosaurs

Science has never been this fun, this scary, or this big! Field Station: Dinosaurs is a thrilling outdoor dinosaur park featuring over thirty life-size animatronic dinosaurs.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Leonia
VIRTUALTEL - 855-999-9010 Read More

Harlem Magic Masters

The Harlem Magic Masters combine competitive basketball skills, with entertaining skits, above the rim slam-dunks and amazing ball handling routines to the beat of music with empowering important messages. In-Person Performances: NY Metro.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CONNECTICUT
Stamford
NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
New York City
OUTREACHTEL - 212-643-2640, 800-597-1140 Read More

Liberty Hall Museum

Built in 1772, Liberty Hall Museum & Arboretum is the perfect place to discover the living past. Students can role play as citizens in colonial New Jersey on the eve of the Revolutionary War, or learn what life was like across five periods of American history.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Union
OUTREACH
VIRTUALTEL - 908-527-0400 Read More

Liberty Science Center

For over 30 years, Liberty Science Center has been “wowing” visitors with unforgettable experiences. Explore our 12 exhibition halls, meet our live animal collection featuring 110 species, marvel at our giant aquariums, and immerse yourself in our 3D theater.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Jersey CityTEL - 201-253-1337 Read More

New Jersey Performing Arts Center, NJPAC

New Jersey Performing Arts Center offers curriculum-driven programs that are designed to give you and your students opportunities to create, collaborate, and connect.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
NewarkTEL - 973-353-7042 Read More

Pinstripes Paramus

Dine, Play, Celebrate! The best field trips happen at Pinstripes, an esteemed dining and entertainment destination that offers a kids-friendly Italian-American menu and a modern spin on bocce and bowling. OPENS LATE IN JANUARY

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Paramus Read More

Actors Shakespeare Company

Actors Shakespeare Company is committed to providing unique opportunities for young people to experience Shakespeare  as a living experience. Students may attend a weekday 10am performance. Each performance is followed by a talkback with the actors and director.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Performances, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
HobokenTEL - 609-807-8258

African Art Museum of the SMA

The African Art Museum is dedicated to the arts of Africa, with permanent collections including painting, costumes and decorative arts, exhibited on a rotating basis.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
TenaflyTEL - 201-894-8611

Bergen County Zoological Park

Bergen County Zoological Park, on 18-acre site, is a great place to see wildlife from North, Central, and South America, buffalo and horses, as well as more exotic animals.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
ParamusTEL - 201-262-3771

Fort Lee Historic Park

A 33-acre cliff top park on the Palisades, the Fort Lee Historic Park features a Visitor Center and a reconstructed Revolutionary War encampment. These facilities are used in the park’s history programs and reenactments.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School NEW JERSEY
Fort Lee
Gateway Region NJTEL - 201-461-1776

GRAMMY Museum

Experience cutting-edge exhibits and interactive activities that explore a host of musical genres at the GRAMMY Museum. Check out the museum’s virtual mini masterclasses and videos

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
NewarkTEL - 973-757-6300
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