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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 NY’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in the Capital District Region. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

Bailiwick Animal Park and Riding Stables

Family owned for over 60 yrs, Bailiwick Animal Park and Riding Stables has an Animal Park with 30 exhibits of domestic & exotic animals. Scenic Mountain trail and pony rides. Also, paintball, camping, birthday parties and a traveling mobile zoo.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnights, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Capital District Region
Catskill
OUTREACH
TEL - 518-678-5665
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Dave & Buster’s Albany

Discover the ultimate destination for summer camps, field trips for school, scout and homeschool groups, family outings and birthday parties – Dave and Buster’s!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Albany
Capital District Region
TEL - 518-313-4500
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Garnet Hill Lodge

Enjoy an adventure on miles and miles of ski and hiking trails at Garnet Hill Lodge. Located within the Adirondack Mountains overlooking Thirteenth Lake, the lodge provides outdoor fun and team building all year round.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Capital District Region
North River
TEL - 518-251-2444
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League of Women Voters of New York State

Visit the League of Women Voters of New York State (LWVNY) for a number of invigorating programs that will challenge your group to engage in their local, state, and national governments.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW YORK
Albany
Capital District Region
TEL - 518-465-4162
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New York State Capitol

Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can take a tour of the New York State Capitol—the seat of government for New York State—and walk the hallways where history was shaped.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Albany
Capital District Region
TEL - 518-474-2418
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New York State Executive Mansion

Home to New York’s governors and their families, the New York State Executive Mansion is filled with artifacts, furnishings, and art, as well as visual and written documents.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Albany
Capital District Region
TEL - 518-474-2418
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The Country Place Resort

The Country Place Resort is the best place for overnights for camp and youth groups during July and August. Home of Zoom Flume Water Park and other fun outdoor and indoor activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Capital District Region
East Durham
TEL - 518-291-3988
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Wild Waters Outdoor Center

For over 35 years Wild Waters Outdoor Center has introduced thousands of adventurers to the excitement and fun of whitewater rafting! Let our experienced guides provide your group with a fun, safe, and educational experience that will create lasting memories.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Capital District Region
Warrensburg
TEL - 800-867-2335
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WildPlay at Thacher State Park

Wildplay at Thacher State Park is a thrilling aerial adventure park at the beautiful Thacher State Park. The Park offers a variety of exciting activities including ziplining and a multiple high ropes courses of vary difficulty and even a 40 ft freefall jump.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Capital District Region
Voorheesville
TEL - 800-668-7771
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Agroforestry Resource Center

Cornell University Cooperative Extension’s Agroforestry Resource Center is a demonstration, research, and education center that focuses on the way woodlands benefit living organisms and waterways.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Acra
Capital District Region
TEL - 518-622-9820

Albany Berkshire Ballet

Founded in 1960, the Albany Berkshire Ballet is nationally recognized for its versatility in performing both classical and contemporary dance works. The Albany Berkshire Ballet performs many full-length ballets delighting audiences of all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Pittsfield
The Berkshires
NEW YORK
Capital District Region
TEL - 413-445-5382

Albany Institute of History & Art

The Albany Institute of History & Art interprets and promotes interest in the history, art, and culture of the region. Visitors experience object-based learning about visual arts, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics as they participate in hands-on activities. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Albany
Capital District Region
TEL - 518-463-4478
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About us

FieldTripDirectory.com (formerly ClassTrips.com and CampDirectorsResources.com) offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Albany—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Albany by by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
    Find Albany art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find Albany class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Albany history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Albany team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Albany aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Albany field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.


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.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

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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