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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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Harlem DNA Lab

The Harlem DNA Lab is the world’s first science center devoted entirely to genetics education. The Lab lets groups experience hands-on laboratory experiments.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 516-367-5170

Hayden Planetarium

At Hayden Planetarium, field trips become expeditions as earth and space come alive through an overhead dome as  Astronomy, astrophysics, earth, and space are explored.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Shows COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-769-5100

Henry Luce Nature Observatory

Introduce your group to the wonders of nature and wildlife at the Henry Luce Observatory, which is housed inside Central Park’s beautiful Belvedere Castle.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self- Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-772-0288

High Rock Nature Center

Experience one of the most tranquil places in NYC and learn about the woods and the wetlands when your groups visits High Rock Nature Center.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
New York City
Staten Island
TEL - 718-667-2165

Hispanic Society of America

Discover the arts and cultures of Spain, Portugal, and South America through the extensive exhibits and library at the Hispanic Society of America.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-926-2234

Historic Richmond Town

Historic Richmond Town is New York City’s only restored historical town with 30 historic structures including a museum, tavern, courthouse, tinsmith shop, print shop, carpenter’s shop, cottages, a town bridge, mills, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
New York City
Staten Island
TEL - 718-351-1611

Inside Engineering at Columbia University

Columbia University’s Inside Engineering invites school and homeschool groups into Columbia Engineering labs to show students what engineering looks like in practice.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 646-745-8422

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

At the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum complex where visitors can see the  28 restored aircraft; an exhibit hall on water, space, flight, and life at sea; flight simulators; and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 646-381-5010

Inwood Hill Nature Center

Located in the park with the only salt marsh left in Manhattan, the Inwood Hill Nature Center features exhibits on park wildlife, rock formation and nature.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-628-2345

Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art

Get lost in the unique collection of Tibetan and Himalayan art on display at the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art on Staten Island.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
New York City
Staten Island
TEL - 718-987-3500

Japan Society of New York

Immerse your group in Japanese art and culture at the Japan Society of New York. Your group can visit the gallery which displays a diversity of Japanese art including classical Buddhist sculpture and calligraphy, samurai swords and more.

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 - 212-832-1155

Jewish Children's Museum

The Jewish Children’s Museum offers hands-on exhibits for children of all backgrounds that focus on Jewish life, history, and universal values.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Brooklyn
New York City
TEL - 718-467-0600
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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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