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To help plan March & April curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MARCH. Monthly: National Reading Month, Music in Our Schools, Craft Month, National Nutrition, National Women’s History, and National Ethics Month. APRIL: Monthly: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Poetry. Jazz Appreciation. Global Astronomy. National Humor. Arab Heritage. Weekly/Daily:  Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 5: National Geologists Day. Read a Road Map Day. April 5-9: National Wildlife Week. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 12: International Day of Human Space Flight. April 13: International Plant Appreciation Day. Scrabble Day. Apr. 19-25: National Library Week. National Volunteer Week. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for activity type of field trips to learn about. For those unable to travel to these locations, have the fun come to you. Check out the Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs section.  

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East Hampton Town Maritime Museum

East Hampton Town Maritime Museum three floors of exhibits with artifacts, photographs, models and displays show how our marine environment has impacted upon the economic, social and recreational life of people.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Amagansett
Long Island
Suffolk County
TEL - 631-324-6850

Edgar Allan Poe Cottage

Visit the final home of famous American poet Edgar Allan Poe at the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage in the Bronx, an inspirational and tragic place for Poe. Tour the house-turned-museum and the park for an in-depth look in to the poet’s life.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Bronx
New York City
TEL - 718-881-8900

Edward Hopper House

The Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center was the family home of the renowned American artist Edward Hopper (1882-1967) and now features artifacts, photography and exhibitions. Group and School Tours may be arranged.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
Nyack
TEL - 845-358-0774

El Museo del Barrio

Visit El Museo del Barrio to see exhibits that display the diversity of art and culture, spanning Taino art from the pre-Columbian period up to contemporary mixed media artwork and graphics from Latin American and Caribbean artists.

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 - 212-831-7272

El Taller Latino Americano

El Taller Latino Americano (The Latin American Workshop) is a 40-year-old community based non-profit arts and education institution in NYC.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-665-9460

Eleanor Roosevelt Historic Site

At the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, guests find Eleanor’s modest home that she called Val-Kill. This house where friends and political associates met provides a view into Eleanor’s public and private life.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
Hyde Park
TEL - 845-229-9422

Ellis Island

Ellis Island is filled with self-guided exhibits chronicling its history as America’s immigrant processing station, as well as exhibits on the continuing story of immigrants.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades 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 - 212-363-3200

Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center

The Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center offers year-round educational programs for school groups, youth organizations, clubs and the general public.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Capitol District Region
Voorheesville
TEL - 518-872-0800

Empire State Aerosciences Museum

The Empire State Aerosciences Museum is a one-of-a-kind cultural resource located at Schenectady County Airport, NY, at the site of the former General Electric Flight Test Center. Dedicated to interpreting aviation, particularly as related to New York State.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Capitol District Region
Glenville
TEL - 518-377-2191

Empire State Plaza Art Collection

Visit what is known as “the greatest collection of modern American art in any single public site that is not a museum.” Formed by Governor Nelson Rockefeller, The Empire State Art Collection features 92 paintings, sculptures, and tapestries.

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
Albany
Capitol District Region
TEL - 518-473-7521

Erie Canal Discovery Center

At the Erie Canal Discovery Center, guests learn how canals and locks were created in the 19th Century. Visitors learn about canals being built by watching a movie. Attendees enjoy interactive displays and walk through the locks.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Lockport
Western New York Region
TEL - 716-439-0431

Everson Museum of Art

A major Central New York museum focusing on American art, the Everson Museum of Art features a collection that spans two centuries. Enjoy the museum’s virtual programming.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Syracuse
VIRTUAL
TEL - 315-474-6064
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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—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in New York 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
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  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find New York class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View New York history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find New York team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find New York aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find New York 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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