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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.

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 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 Zoo

Get closer than ever to over 200 wild animals from Africa, Asia, and the Americas at Utica Zoo, the wildest place in town! Catch the lions in African Alley, hand feed the red pandas, and venture behind the fence to meet the Nigerian Dwarf goats!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Mohawk Valley Region
Utica
TEL - 315-738-0472
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