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Shore Region
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 Shore Region. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

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 Region
TEL - 732-928-2360.
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iPlay America

iPlay America is an all indoor, state-of-the-art theme park that offers nearly four acres of exciting amusement rides, arcade games, and attractions for year-round fun.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW JERSEY
Freehold
Shore Region
TEL - 732-577-8200
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Monmouth Museum

At the Monmouth Museum, there are two children’s wings and two art galleries. Changing exhibits focusing on art, natural sciences & cultural history for all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family NEW JERSEY
Lincroft
Shore Region
TEL - 732-747-2266
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Brookdale Ocean Institute

Brookdale Community College’s Brookdale Ocean Institute offers tours and programs at their Marine Science Lab at Fort Hancock, trailer at Horseshoe Cove and and a visit to the historic Twin Lights Lighthouse, which offers a sweeping view of Sandy Hook. 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Sandy Hook
Shore Region
TEL - 732-796-5464

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 Region
TEL - 856-785-0349

Historic Longstreet Farm

Historic Longstreet Farm shows life in rural Monmouth County in the 1890s, including costumed interpreters who present activities of the period. Interpreters show both daily and seasonal agricultural and domestic activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Holmdel
Shore Region
TEL - 732-946-3758

InfoAge Science History Learning Center and Museum

The Information Age Science and History Museum and Learning Center is to preserve, educate, and honor scientific innovation and history to inspire new generations of thinkers and visionaries. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Shore Region
Wall
TEL - 732-280-3000

New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium

New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium offers educational programs that teach key marine and coastal scientific concepts using outdoor activities and hands-on fieldwork. Groups can learn about Sandy Hook Bay, the beach & natural resources. 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp NEW JERSEY
Highlands
Shore Region
TEL - 732-872-1300

New Jersey State House Tours

The Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University administers the State House Express, which can help offset transportation costs for classes visiting the New Jersey State House. Awards are up to $750, based on need.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School GROUP TYPE - School GRANTS
NEW JERSEY
Delaware River Region
Gateway Region NJ
Greater Atlantic City
Shore Region
Skylands Region
Southern Shore Region
Trenton
TEL - 848-932-8750

Ocean County Soil Conservation District

Ocean County Soil Conservation District offers environmental science programs for groups of all ages. Youth groups will have several opportunities to get hands-on with nature while learning about conservation through the district’s programs.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Forker River
Shore Region
TEL - 609-971-7002 ext. 114

Popcorn Park Zoo

The Popcorn Park Zoo is “a sanctuary for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly wildlife, exotic and farm animals, and birds.”

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Forker River
Shore Region
TEL - 609- 693-1900

Seabrook Educational & Cultural Center

The Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center presents stories of relocated peoples and refugees, including migrant laborers from Appalachia and others. The center serves as a museum and a memorial for Seabrook’s history and community.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Seabrook
Shore Region
TEL - 856-451-8393
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