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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 in New York City. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

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National Jazz Museum in Harlem

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem strives to preserve and promote jazz by inspiring and celebrating the genre in the community and beyond.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-348-8300

New York Chinese Cultural Center

New York Chinese Cultural Center exposes groups to traditional Chinese performing arts through performances, workshops, and lectures. Performances/workshops can be tailor made to fit any curriculum or special needs.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-334-3764

New York City Hall and the Tweed Courthouse

Both located in City Hall Park, New York City Hall and the Tweed Courthouse are must-see architectural marvels with interesting histories.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-788-2656

New York City Police Museum

The New York City Police Museum gives groups a look at the history and traditions of the largest police force in the U.S. and its role in NYC history.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-480-3100

New York County District Attorney's Office

At the New York County District Attorney’s Office groups can get an introduction to the criminal justice system with criminal court tours.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-335-9082

New York Hall of Science

Discover more than 450 interactive exhibits including Rocket Park Mini Golf, the 60,000 square-foot Science Playground, and the Design Lab, groups will have fun learning about science, engineering, and design at the New York Hall of Science.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Corona
New York City
Queens
TEL - 718-699-0005

New York Historical Society

Actively engage in history at the New-York Historical Society, New York’s first museum, where groups explore U.S. history through a New York lens.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-873-3400

New York Transit Museum

Housed in an historic 1936 subway station, the New York Transit Museum is the nation’s largest museum devoted to public transportation history and includes exhibitions, tours, and educational programs.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Brooklyn
Kings County
New York City
TEL - 718-694-1600

Noguchi Museum

The museum of sculptor Isamu Noguchi features a mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits, a serene outdoor sculpture garden, and two floors of interior space.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp NEW YORK
New York City
Queens
TEL - 718-204-7088

Pelham Bay Park Nature Center

Visit Pelham Bay Park Nature Center to take part in activities such as seal and owl watches, nature photography, trail hikes, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Bronx
New York City
TEL - 718-319-7258

Puppetworks

Watch your favorite fairy tales come to life at Puppetworks! Since 1980 these masters of marionette puppetry have been putting on hour-long performances for audiences of all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
New York City
TEL - 718-965-3391

Queens Botanical Garden

At Queens Botanical Garden, groups can enjoy this 39-acre urban oasis, which contains thematic gardens and historic plantings; as well as gardens demonstrating sustainable landscape practices.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
New York City
Queens
TEL - 718-886-3800
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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 New York City—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in New York City 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 New York City art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find New York City class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View New York City history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find New York City team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find New York City aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find New York City 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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