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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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Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Museum

The Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Museum is in the Smith Family home built in 1751 where visitors and experience history. Their nature trails lead you through a variety of habitats typical of the north shore of Long Island.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-265-1054

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve

The Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve offers walking, jogging, hiking and biking trails through natural woodland, meadows, rocky shoreline, and salt marsh.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Huntington
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-423-1770

Charles And Helen Reichert Planetarium

A part of the Vanderbilt Museum, the Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium offers educational programs, sky shows that recreate celestial events on the 60-foot dome.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - (631) 854-5579

Children’s Museum of the East End

The Children’s Museum of the East End teaches children about science, language, social studies, art, and the importance of community.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
ManhattanTEL - 631-537-8250

Clark Botanic Garden

A 12-acre living museum and educational facility, the Clark Botanic Garden will teach visitors about plant life including native wildflowers, conifers, perennials, wetland plant and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Albertson
Long Island
Nassau CountyTEL - 516-484-2208

Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI)

The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI) is dedicated to teaching marine mammal science, environmental science, and conservation.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Overnight Programs COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Suffolk County
West SayvilleTEL - 631-319-6003

Crossroads Farm

Crossroads Farm is an eco-friendly, organic farm that features a petting zoo, hayrides, music, and many other fun activities for children to enjoy.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Nassau CountyTEL - 516-881-7900

Custer Observatory

The Custer Observatory is Long Island’s oldest public observatory; Open to the public every Saturday evening from dusk until midnight. Staff will give you a tour of the facilities and the night sky through our powerful telescopes.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-765-2626

DNA Learning Center West

For groups from middle school to high school ages, the DNA Learning Center offers scientific exhibits, lessons on the principles of genetics and opportunities to do hands-on experiments with DNA.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Lake Success
Long Island
Nassau CountyTEL - 516-719-1296

Dolan DNA Learning Center

The Dolan DNA Learning Center offers hands-on science lessons on the principles of genetics and opportunities to do hands-on experiments with DNA for groups from middle school to high school ages.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Cold Spring Harbor
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 516-367-5170

Eagles Neck Paddling Company

The Eagles Neck Paddling Company offers the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of local nature and wildlife on a kayak or paddleboard with a guided or self-guided tour.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Orient
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-765-3502

East End Seaport Museum

At the East End Seaport Museum on the historic Greenport waterfront visitors can explore the rich maritime heritage of Long Island’s East End.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Greenport
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-477-2100
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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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