DESTINATIONS

Mohawk Valley Region
Field Trips

The Mohawk Valley region of New York is the area surrounding the Mohawk River, sandwiched between the Adirondack Mountains and Catskill Mountains, northeast of the Capital District.

Adirondack Animal Land

A drive-thru African safari, a petting area & prairie dogs are highlights of this 80-acre zoo. At this family-owned zoo in the rustic foothills of the Adirondacks, groups can discover over 500 interesting animals.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Gloversville
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 518-883-5748

Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center

Housed in a 19th-century dairy barn, the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center exhibits demonstrate how our power is made and how pumped storage is important to reliable electricity in New York State.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Mohawk Valley Region
North Blenheim
TEL - 800-724-0309

Fenimore Art Museum

The Fenimore Art Museum houses American art including folk art, landscapes from the 18th and 19th centuries, history and genre painting, and the renowned Collection of American Indian Art.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Cooperstown
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 607-547-1400

Iroquois Indian Museum

At the Iroquois Indian Museum, Iroquois culture and diversity are explored through the use of art. Visitors will learn about the Iroquois Creation Story and relationship to the natural world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Howes Cave
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 518-296-8949

Joseph L. Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory

Joseph L. Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory is s 3,000 sq. ft. indoor tropical garden located in Oneonta, NY. Groups can explore among tropical, free-flying butterflies and birds from all around the world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Capitol District Region
Mohawk Valley Region
Oneonta
TEL - 607-435-1147

Landis Arboretum

Landis Arboretum comprises hundreds of acres, 40 of which are developed with plantings of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials from around the world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Esperance
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 518-875-6935

Science Discovery Center

SUNY Oneonta’s A.J. Read Science Discovery Center is a hands-on museum to connect visitors to the joy and power of the scientific process through authentic, interactive exhibits, and to serve as the indispensable Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) resource.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Homeschool NEW YORK
Mohawk Valley Region
Oneonta
TEL - 607-436-2011

SUNY Oneonta Planetarium

The SUNY Oneonta Planetarium regularly hosts educational groups for planetarium shows. The planetarium gallery contains many beautiful, high-resolution prints of images from the Hubble Space Telescope.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, SElf-Guided Tours, Shows COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Mohawk Valley Region
Oneonta
TEL - 607-436-2620

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
Capitol 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 Farmer's Museum

At the Farmer’s Museum, groups can take a themed tour that explains what it was like to grow up in the mid-19th century, learn about simple machines, and explore career options of the 1840’s.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Cooperstown
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 888-547-1450

The Farmers' Museum

At the Farmers’ Museum, visitors can take themed tours and participate in hands-on workshops that explain what it was like to grow up in the mid-19th century.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Cooperstown
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 1-888-547-1450

Utica Children's Museum

The Utica Children’s Museum offers a hands-on environment in which groups can learn and create in play zones and enriching exhibits!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Mohawk Valley Region
Utica
TEL - 315-724-6129
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