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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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East Point Lighthouse

The East Point Lighthouse was built in 1849 and used until it was decommissioned during World War ll. It has recently been completely renovated and is once again an active navigational aid as well as a museum.

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 NEW JERSEY
Heislerville
Shore RegionTEL - 856-785-0349

Edelman Planetarium

The school program at Edelman Planetarium includes a live presentation of the current night sky, and a full-dome educational movie about some aspect of the universe.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Shows COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Delaware River Region
GlassboroTEL - 856-256-4389

Essex County Environmental Center

The Environmental Center is a convenient location for hands-on, outdoor field trips in a woodland habitat. The Park includes a variety of display, educational gardens, a bird watching trail and pond trail.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp NEW JERSEY
RoselandTEL - 973-228-8776

Ford Mansion, Washington’s Headquarters

Ford Mansion, Washington’s Headquarters was the former home of iron manufacturer Jacob Ford, Jr. It became Washington’s headquarters during the 1779-1780.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Morristown
Skylands RegionTEL - 973-539-2016

Forest Resource Education Center

At the Forest Resource Education Center maintains eight miles of trails for self-guided learning, visitors can explore outdoor learning stations, forest ecology, forest products, swamp life, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp NEW JERSEY
Jackson
Shore RegionTEL - 732-928-2360.

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

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Visit Fosterfields Living Historical Farm and experience life from 1918-1927 through activities and interpreters in period attire. On the farm, you can witness seasonal planting, cultivating and harvesting.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Morristown
Skylands RegionTEL - 973-326-7645

Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Originally the Frelinghuysen family’s 127-acre summerhouse, the Arboretum is now a center for horticulture and educational programs. Explore the many natural trails, indoor exhibits, and gardens.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp NEW JERSEY
Morris TownshipTEL - 973-326-7601

Frontline Arts

Frontline Arts creates community through the arts of papermaking and printmaking. By working with and connecting local artists, Frontline Arts is able to offer exhibition space, workshops, and residencies.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Branchburg
Skylands RegionTEL - 908-725-2110

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

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
PatersonTEL - 973-279-9587

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Located on 44 acres of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, GSOEC offers a variety of opportunities for students and scouts to learn about the natural history and environment of the area.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout NEW JERSEY
ChathamTEL - 973-635-6629
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Overnight field trips include trips to NYC, trips to Boston, trips to Philadelphia, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, trips to Austin, and other historic cities throughout the US. Retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

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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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