Skylands Region
Field Trips

Fairview Lake YMCA’s 600 acres of unspoiled woodlands, 110-acre lake, running streams, and open fields, modern cabins, meeting rooms, an outdoor sports complex, and excellent food service to create an unparalleled site for fun and learning.

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.

The Hunterdon Art Museum features contemporary art exhibits that focus on modern and conceptual themes, design, and mixed media.

Jockey Hollow is the site of the Continental Army’s winter encampment of 1779-80. The land served Washington’s men as they chopped down over 600 acres of trees for heat and shelter.

The Museum of Early Trades and Crafts explores the culture and lives of 18th/19th century settlers. Its collections can teach visitors about pottery, blacksmithing, woodworking, and other crafts in America.

The Pequest Trout Hatchery raises more than 600,000 trout each year to stock the waters of New Jersey. The Hatchery educates the public on fishing, forestry, and natural resources.

The Planetarium at Raritan Valley Community College offers fun, educational programs that will take you and your students on an adventure through the last frontier.

Visit the Stickey Museums at Craftsman Farms to learn about Gustav Stickley and the American Arts and Crafts movement. 

Plan a visit to The Funplex where there is weatherproof fun all year long! Splash in the sun at the Splashplex Water Park, then head indoors during the cooler seasons for more fun-filled activities!