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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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Supreme Court of the State of New York

The Supreme Court of the State of New York is the highest trial-level court for civil cases in New York County. It can trace its origins back to 1691, when appeals would be taken to the Privy Council in London. Educational tours can teach groups about the structure and processes of the court system.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 646-386-3900
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The Paper Bag Players

Our original musical theater for children (3-K to 4th grade) is highly visual, educational and fun! We offer in-school outreach, in-person field trips, and a virtual show. In-person performances: NY, NJ, CT.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family CONNECTICUT
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
New York City
OUTREACH
PENNSYLVANIA
VIRTUAL
TEL - 917-693-9978
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Wildlife Conservation Society

Visit the world’s largest urban zoo, The Bronx Zoo, and see more than 600 species from around the globe! The Zoo is expanding its Total Experience attractions to give Zoo guests a fresh perspective on nature. In-Person and Virtual Zoo Field Trips.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Outreach. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Bronx
Brooklyn
New York City
Queens
TEL - 800-433-4149
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Wollman Rink NYC

Located in the southern part of Central Park, Wollman Rink with spectacular views of the city! Suitable for all skill levels, Wollman Rink is New York’s most popular trip destination in Central Park’s Winter Wonderland.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Fundraising. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 833-615-3500
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Wyckoff House Museum

Bring your group to the Wyckoff House and its surrounding 1.5 acres of land for a rustic afternoon filled with interpretive learning and hands-on colonial activities!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Brooklyn
New York City
TEL - 718-629-5400.
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Yankee Stadium Tours

Tour Yankee Stadium and absorb the rich history of the 27-time World Series Champions. Visit iconic locations such as Monument Park, where the Bronx Bombers’ greatest legends are enshrined.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Bronx
New York City
TEL - 646-977-8687
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African Burial Ground National Monument

From the 1690s until 1794, free and enslaved Africans were buried in this area in Lower Manhattan. At the African Burial Ground National Monument, learn about this important archaeological site.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trip, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
New York City
TEL - 212-238-4367

Alice Austen House Museum

Alice Austen was a pioneering female photographer whose work depicted Victorian Life and the history of Staten Island from the late 19th-early 20th century, the Alice Austen House is dedicated to interpreting her life and work.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Early Childhood PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp NEW YORK
New York City
Staten Island
TEL - 718-816-4506 ext. 10

Alley Pond Environmental Center

APEC lies within Alley Pond Park’s 635 acres of wetland and forests and is home to more than 300 species of wildlife. Visitors have the opportunity to deepen their connection with the natural world

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Douglaston
New York City
Queens
TEL - 718-229-4000

American Folk Art Museum

The American Folk Art Museum explores the art of the self-taught, from the 18th century to the present. It attempts to understand folk art through the unconventional paths and experiences of those who create it.

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 - 212-595-9533

American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History’s permanent exhibitions include the Biodiversity and Environmental Halls; the Birds and Reptiles and Amphibians Halls; the Earth and Planetary Sciences Halls and more.

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, Camp NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-769-5100

Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect

At the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect, visitors will learn about the story of Anne Frank’s life through an interactive exhibit that incorporates diary excerpts, stories, images, and photographs in order to tie in the larger story of the Holocaust.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-431-7993
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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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