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

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 Region
TEL - 973-539-2016

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 Region
TEL - 973-326-7645

Historic Speedwell

Visit the birthplace of the telegraph, and immerse yourself in the Industrial Revolution. This is the site of what remains of the homestead of Stephen Vail, builder and proprietor of the Speedwell Ironworks.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp NEW JERSEY
Morristown
Skylands Region
TEL - 973-285-6550

Howell Living History Farm

The Howell Living History Farm is a 130-acre farm that operates as a living, open-air museum, showing farming life in New Jersey from 1890-1910.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Lambertville
Skylands Region
TEL - 609-737-3299

Lakota Wolf Preserve

At Lakota Wolf Preserve, see Tundra, Timber, and Arctic wolves—and possibly even bobcats and foxes—in their natural habitat during a Wolf Watch tour of the preserve!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Columbia
Skylands Region
TEL - 877-733-9653

Lentini Farms

At Lentini Farms, come join the fun with our 10-arce Corn Maze, Hayrides, Haunted Hayrides, Sunflower field (seasonal), U-pick pumpkin patch, haymazes and lots more!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family NEW JERSEY
Newton
Skylands Region
TEL - 973-579-2424

Morris Museum

Field trips to the Morris Museum allow youth groups to experience hands-on learning using museum artifacts, reproductions, and interactive activities in the science, arts, and humanities exhibits and activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Tours, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Morristown
Skylands Region
TEL - 973-971-3700

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

NJ Astronomical Association

NJ Astronomical Association has one of the most spectacular scale models in the US. Its solar system walk is an exceptional learning experience for all.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
High Bridge
Skylands Region
TEL - 908-638-8500

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

See Shakespeare’s plays come to life at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey dedicated to Shakespeare’s canon and other classical masterworks.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Madison
Skylands Region
TEL - 973-408-5600

The Sterling Hill Mining Museum

The Sterling Hill Mining Museum was once one of the world’s richest zinc ore deposits. Visitors can now enjoy the museum, go inside the mine itself, see a drilling and blasting demonstration and the fluorescent “Rainbow Tunnel”.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW JERSEY
Ogdensburg
Skylands Region
TEL - 973-209-7212
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