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Gateway Region NJ
Field Trips

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.

Dave and Buster’s Woodbridge

Groups will have a blast at Dave & Buster’s Woodbridge! 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 - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, School, Family NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Woodbridge
TEL - 214-530-5104
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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
Wayne
TEL - 973-435-9245
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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
VIRTUAL
TEL - 855-999-9010
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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
OUTREACH
TEL - 212-643-2640, 800-597-1140
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HealthBarn USA

Nutrition education is a hot topic in schools, and HealthBarn USA’s hands-on, one-of-kind field trip is a must-do! Located in Ridgewood, New Jersey, HealthBarn encourages school, scout, and youth groups to live strong, energetic, and healthy lives.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Family, Family NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Ridgewood
TEL - 201-444-2955
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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
VIRTUAL
TEL - 908-527-0400
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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 City
TEL - 201-253-1337
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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
Newark
TEL - 973-353-7042
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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
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The Jumping Jungle

Bring students, scouts, and campers to over 10500 Sq.Ft of private indoor inflatable and arcade fun, at The Jumping Jungle. Kids can jump, climb, slide, bounce and play on 7 unique inflatables. They also have laser tag, STEAM activities, arcade games and a play area for younger children.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Woodbridge
TEL - 732-613-5867
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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
Hoboken
TEL - 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
Tenafly
TEL - 201-894-8611
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