New Jersey Field Trips

To help plan SEPTEMBER curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these September themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MONTHLY: Classical Music Month. Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). Library Card Sign-Up Month. National Courtesy Month. DAILY: Sept. 6: National Read a Book. Sept. 7: International Day of Clean Air. Sept. 12: National Day of Encouragement. Sept. 15: Greenpeace Day. Sept. 16: National Collect Rocks Day. Sept. 17: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Sept. 18: National Respect Day. Sept. 22: Autumnal Equinox Day. Sept. 24: National Punctuation 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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Cohanzick Zoo

At the Cohanzick Zoo, visitors have an up-close experience with a variety of birds and mammals from around the world, including white tigers, a wallaby, bears, ring-tailed lemurs and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Bridgeton
Southern Shore RegionTEL - 856-453-1658

Cooper Gristmill

The Nathan Cooper Gristmill is a historic gristmill on the Black River. The gristmill is a living example of the state’s economic evolution from agriculture to industry.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, 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
Chester
Skylands RegionTEL - 908-879-5463

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary

The Cora L. Hartshorn and Bird Sanctuary, a 16-acre woodland preserve is home to native wildflowers, birds, and plant life. Programs cover topics such as woodland habitats, flora and fauna, geology, and Native American history.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout NEW JERSEY
Short HillsTEL - 973-376-3587

Drumthwacket, The Official Residence of the Governor

Tour the official home of the governor. The history of Drumthwacket dates back to the 17th century, when William Olden purchased the land and was the home for nine Governors of New Jersey.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free, Title I, Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Delaware River Region
Princeton
TrentonTEL - 609-683-0057

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

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