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

Cornell Botanic Gardens

Formerly Cornell Plantation, this mature botanical garden, arboretum, and network of nature preserves provide an ideal spot for enjoying nature while learning more about plants, horticulture, and the important connections between people and the natural world.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Ithaca
TEL - 607-255-2400
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Museum of Science & Technology (MOST)

Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will experience exciting hands-on science and technology exhibits at Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST).

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Syracuse
VIRTUAL
TEL - 315-425-9068
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Baltimore Woods Nature Center

Baltimore Woods Nature Center (BWNC) is a premiere educational organization that cultivates an admiration for the natural world, while serving as a role model for stewardship.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Marcellus
TEL - 315-673-1350

Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville

Beaver Lake Nature Center offers 9 miles of trails and over 400 annual programs a rich mix of habitats creates the possibility of seeing more than 200 species of birds and over 800 varieties of plants.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Baldwinsville
Central New York Region
TEL - 315-638-2519

Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery

Located on picturesque countryside in western Onondaga County, the Carpenter’s Brook Hook Hatchery was originally developed and operated as a joint venture between Onondaga County and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Elbridge
TEL - 315-689-9367

Everson Museum of Art

A major Central New York museum focusing on American art, the Everson Museum of Art features a collection that spans two centuries. Enjoy the museum’s virtual programming.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Syracuse
VIRTUAL
TEL - 315-474-6064

Harriet Tubman Home

At the Harriet Tubman Home, guests view the site Tubman purchased that was her home as she made history. Guests view a portrait once owned by Tubman as well as displays that showcases her life and work.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Auburn
Central New York Region
TEL - 315-252-2081

Lime Hollow Nature Center

Lime Hollow encompasses nearly 447 acres of beautiful rolling hills and shallow glacial valleys, forests, fields, streams, numerous ponds, including many marl ponds and vernal (seasonal) pools, a peat bog, and a great diversity of flora and fauna.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Cortland
TEL - 607-662-4632

Museum of the Earth

Explore Earth and its prehistoric past at the Museum of the Earth–from the tiniest trilobite to the mighty mastodon–through engaging displays, hands-on features, stunning fossils, and science-inspired art.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Ithaca
Southern Tier Region
TEL - 607-273-6623

Open Hand Theater

Open Hand Theater is a performance center and museum celebrating the human experience through mask and puppet traditions from around the world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Syracuse
TEL - 315-426-8990

Seward House Museum

Learn about the Civil War era through the life of William Henry Seward with your group at the Seward House Museum. Enjoy virtual programs when you can’t make it to the museum in person.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Auburn
Central New York Region
TEL - 315-252-1283

The Connect-Kids-to-Parks Field Trip Grant Program

The Connect-Kids-to-Parks Field Trip Grant Program (Connect Kids) is designed to connect students in New York State with nature and history. Each grant provides reimbursement of up to $40 per student (and $80 for Special Education students) for field trips to state and federal parks, forests, historic sites, fish hatcheries and outdoor recreation areas.

ELIGIBILITY: School districts, charter schools, municipalities, and select not-for-profits in New York State.

APPLICATION INFO

GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW YORK
Capital District Region
Central New York Region
Finger Lakes Region
Hudson Valley Region
Long Island
Mohawk Valley Region
New York City
North Country Region
Southern Tier Region
Western New York Region
TEL - 518-474-0409 Ext.1

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 Syracuse—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Syracuse 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 Syracuse art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find Syracuse class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Syracuse history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Syracuse team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Syracuse aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Syracuse 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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