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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 on Long Island. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

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Splish Splash Water Park

Voted one of the best water parks in America, Splish Splash Water Park has 96 exciting acres of fun attractions for everyone, for thrill seekers and mild riders and kiddie riders for the little ones.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Calverton
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-727-3600 Read More

Strikeforce Sports

Strikeforce Sports is the place to be, whether it is for a group or family activity. Have fun in our 35,000 square foot indoor arena playing different games modes with your friends and family.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trip, Self-Guided activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Farmingdale
Long Island
Nassau CountyTEL - 631-242-1197 Read More

Sweetbriar Nature Center

Sweetbriar Nature Center is on 54 acres of varied garden, woodland, field and wetland habitats on the Nissequogue River. The Center focus is on natural science education.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp NEW YORK
Long Island
Smithtown
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-979-6344 Read More

United Skates of America Roller Skating Center -Long Island

United Skates of America is THE #1 place for kids’ birthday parties, STEM Field Trips, fundraisers for your schools and groups, exercise, and family fun for all!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Long Island
Nassau County
SeafordTEL - 516-795-5474 Read More

Urban Air Lake Grove Adventure Park

Long Island’s best indoor adventure park, Urban Air Lake Grove Adventure Park has 50,000 sq. ft. of fun where kids can run, jump, climb and fly! Voted best birthday party for kids!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Group Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Lake Grove
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-861-4125 Read More

Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center

Visit the birthplace of the great American poet Walt Whitman where groups will tour the poet’s home and visit the Interpretive Center where they can engage with Whitman’s poetry through various exhibits.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-427-5240 Read More

WildPlay at Jones Beach

Wildplay Jones Beach is a thrilling aerial adventure park located at the historic Jones Beach. They offer a variety of exciting activities including ziplining, adventure courses, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Long Island
Nassau County
WantaghTEL - 800-668-7771 Read More

Woodside Orchards

At either of Woodside Orchards locations, groups can enjoy a field trip to pick their own apples during the fall. The orchard offers over 28 different varieties of apples.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - (631) 722-5770 Read More

African American Museum of Nassau County

The African American Museum of Nassau County provides an in-depth look at African American culture, art, and tradition, with an emphasis on Long Island.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp NEW YORK
Hempstead
Long Island
Nassau CountyTEL - 516-572-0730

Bailey Arboretum

The Bailey Arboretum spans 42 beautiful acres and home to the world’s largest Dawn Redwood tree, hundreds of other species of trees, shrubs, and flowers. Discover the outdoors and explore nature as birds migrate and native seasonal flora blooms.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Lattingtown
Long Island
Nassau CountyTEL - 516-801-1458

Ballet Long Island

Ballet Long Island is a professional ballet offering performances that includes The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Snow White, The Sleeping Beauty, The Fantastic Toyshop, Beauty & the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Multicultural Celebration and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-737-1964

Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Bayard Cutting Arboretum consists of a collection of conifers. Contained within the collection are several trees which, regionally, are the largest of their species. There are opportunities to observe a broad range birds and and small wildlife.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Great River
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-581-1002
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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 Long Island—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Long Island 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 Long Island art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find Long Island class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Long Island history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Long Island team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Long Island aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Long Island 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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