New York Field Trips

Planning for summer field trips for camp groups, scout groups or summer school groups, CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for activity type of field trips to learn about. Our lesson plans can help camp counselors, with no teaching experience, turn a recreational field trip into a fun educational experience for Amusement Parks, Baseball Games, Boat Excursions, Bowling, Gellyball, Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Ice & Roller Skating, Mini Golf, Ninja Course, Paintball, Trampoline Parks, Ziplines and Waterparks. Please visit the Field Trip Lesson Plan section to help enrich your field trips. For field trips to Aquariums, Botanical Gardens, Living History Sites and Museums ask if they have educational guided tours, hands-on activity or written materials to enrich the visit. For those unable to travel for a field trip, have the fun come to you. Check out the Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs and the Virtual Field Trip sections. Have a Fun and Enriching Summer!

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Gracie Mansion

Tour the Federal-style Gracie Mansion and learn the history behind the house that serves as New York’s “Little White House,” the official residence of the Mayor of NYC.

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 CityTEL - 212-570-4751

Greenbelt Conservancy

Explore 2,800 acres dedicated to discovering the sounds, sights, and scents of nature. Programs include bird watching, learning about insects, spiders, and reptiles.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
New York City
Staten IslandTEL - 718-667-2165

Greenburgh Nature Center

The Greenburgh Nature Center is a non-profit nature preserve set on 33 beautiful acres in the heart of lower Westchester County. The Center offers an extensive platform of nature and environmental education.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
ScarsdaleTEL - 914-723-3470

Griffis Sculpture Park

The Griffis Sculpture Park features over 250 large scale sculptures dispersed through miles of hiking trails. Each sculpture was placed with the natural setting in mind, creating a truly unique experience between art and nature.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
East Otto
Western New York RegionTEL - 716-667-2808

Hallockville Museum Farm

Filled with historic buildings, animals, gardens, and farmlands, The Hallockville Museum Farm can tailor its educational programs to the needs of your group with tours and hands-on activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Riverhead
Suffolk CountyTEL - (631) 298-5292

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Step back in time and visit the Federalist-style home of Alexander Hamilton. Named after his grandfather’s estate in Scotland, the Grange was the only home Hamilton ever owned.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips,Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York CityTEL - 646-548-2310

Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden

Immerse your students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers in Asian culture at the 3.5-acre Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
North SalemTEL - 914-669-5033

Hanford Mills Museum

Hanford Mills Museum is an authentic working sawmill, gristmill, and woodworking shop that provides an informative history field trip for groups.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
East Meredith
Southern Tier RegionTEL - 607-278-5744

HarborLAB

HarborLAB fosters a love of environmental science among its visitors to create ecological and social good through kayaking and lab activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
New York City
Queens CountyTEL - 917-697-9221

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 CityTEL - 516-367-5170

Harriet Tubman Home

At the Harriet Tubman Home, guests view the site Tubman purchased that was her home as she made history. Guests view a portrait once owned by Tubman as well as displays that showcases her life and work.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Auburn
Central New York RegionTEL - 315-252-2081

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 CityTEL - 212-769-5100

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