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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.

Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Reeves-Reed Arboretum includes 6 acres of natural woodlands and gardens, both historic and new. View 19th- and 20th-century gardens; historic exhibits, outdoor sculpture, and educational field trips, and seasonal activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Summit
TEL - 908-273-8787.
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Woodbridge Community Center

Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) is an impressive 115,000 square-foot indoor and outdoor family entertainment and sports center. Activities include, indoor roller and ice skating rink, gym, outdoor mini golf, batting cages and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Woodbridge
TEL - 732-596-4170
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Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center

The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center is home to a permanent collection of photographs and artifacts that document the life of the iconic Hall of Fame catcher and anchor of the NY Yankees in the 1940’s and 50’s.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Little Falls
TEL - 973-655-2378
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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

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
Paramus
TEL - 201-262-3771

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
Newark
TEL - 973-757-6300

Great Falls Historic Landmark District

The Great Falls Historic Landmark District, is a neighborhoods and parks around the Passaic River and Garret Mountain is home to Overlook Park, Lambert Castle, Garret Mountain Reservation and Great Falls.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Paterson
TEL - 973-279-9587

Liberty Science Center

Liberty Science Center in Liberty State Park features interactive, hands-on science exhibits, and a planetarium that houses 12 museum exhibition halls, a live animal collection with 110 species, giant aquariums and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Jersey City

Liberty State Park

Liberty State Park features exhibits and programs focusing on the natural history and ecology of the Hudson River Estuary. Visit for spectacular views, interpretive programs, and miles of trails suited to recreational activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Jersey City
TEL - 201-915-3400

Long Pond Ironworks Museum

The Long Pond Ironworks Museum is a former country store in the area that were known to house 19th-century ironwork enterprises. It is part of the 175-acre historic district.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Ringwood
TEL - 973-657-1688

Montclair Art Museum (MAM)

Montclair Museum through its large collection of American and Native American art, strives to understand artistic expression in historical and regional contexts. Its programs teach critical thinking in art and history through exploration of the visual elements and evolution of American art.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Gateway Region NJ
Montclair
VIRTUAL
TEL - 973-746-5555
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