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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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Suffolk County Farm & Education Center

The Suffolk County Farm and Education Center—a real working farm in action! The Farm’s mission is to provide hands-on learning to school, scout, homeschool and camp groups with themes in agriculture, animal sciences, history, STEM, healthy living, and life skills

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Suffolk County
Yaphank
TEL - 631-852-4600

Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center

At the Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center, groups learn about Long Island marine life, including scallops, clams, oysters, and horseshoe crabs.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout NEW YORK
Long Island
Southold
Suffolk County
TEL - 631-852-8660

Tackapausha Museum and Preserve

Youth groups can visit the Tackapausha Museum and Preserve to learn about natural history and the environment. Groups can also partake in activities like nature walks, campfire circles, bird watching, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Nassau County
Seaford
TEL - 516-571-7443

The American Guitar Museum

The American Guitar Museum is a former farmhouse and home to countless musical instruments on display including one of Les Paul’s original Gibson guitars and an 1840 La Cote guitar.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Nassau County
New Hyde Park
TEL - 516-488-5000

The Animal Farm Petting Zoo

At the Animal Farm Petting Zoo, young groups can interact up-close with farm animals, birds, reptiles, and more. Feed and pet some of the hundreds of animals the zoo adopted through their rescue program.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Manorville
Suffolk County
TEL - 631-878-1785

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

The Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve

The Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve includes a nature preserve and ecology center, featuring Buffalo, Bobcats, Eagles, ecology exhibits and tours, free compost, greenhouses, picnic area.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Suffolk County
TEL - 631-758-9664

Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center

The Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center is on a barrier island beach within Jones Beach State Park. An exhibit area depicts a variety of marine habitats, a touch tank and hands-on activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Nassau County
Wantagh
TEL - 516-780-3295

Thomas School of Horsemanship

Thomas School of Horsemanship is located on 33 beautiful acres, with 6 barns, 9 riding rings, several picnic areas, and much more, offering groups a variety of activities for class and scout trips.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp NEW YORK
Long Island
Melville
Suffolk County
TEL - 631-692-6840

Tilles Center

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville is Long Island’s premier concert hall has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Brookville
Long Island
Nassau County
TEL - 516-299-3100
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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 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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