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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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Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes

Learn about the early settlements of Steuben County with a visit to the Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes. Costumed interpreters will explain the history and culture during demonstrations and other activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Corning
Southern Tier RegionTEL - 607-937-5281

Hicksville Gregory Museum

Hicksville Gregory Museum is a unique place for exploring science. During a visit to the museum, groups can see fossils, mineral specimens, preserved butterflies, and artifacts from local history.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hicksville
Long Island
Nassau CountyTEL - 516-822-7505

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 IslandTEL - 718-667-2165

Highland Botanical Park

Highland Botanical Park is a 150-acre park and home to the Lamberton Conservatory, an extensive collection of native and non-native plants, and a number of memorials and gardens.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Finger Lakes Region
RochesterTEL - 585-753-7270

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 CityTEL - 212-926-2234

Historic Hudson Valley

At Historic Hudson Valley, there are multiple sites that teach guests American history in an engaging way. Hands-on activities help guests further absorb new knowledge gained.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
TarrytownTEL - 914-631-8200

Historic Huguenot Street

At a visit to Historic Huguenot Street, visitors go back to the 1700s with living interpretations of what life was like throughout the ages on multicultural Huguenot Street.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
New PaltzTEL - 845-255-1889

Historic Palace Theatre

The Historic Palace Theatre, opened in 1925, extends Broadway to Lockport and shines like a beacon for the arts and entertainment in the community.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Lockport
Western New York RegionTEL - 716-438-1130

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 IslandTEL - 718-351-1611

Hofstra University Museum

Founded in 1963, the Hofstra University Museum of Art is an American Alliance of Museums accredited institution with a permanent collection of approximately 5,000 works of art in varied media dating from the ancient to the contemporary.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Nassau CountyTEL - 516-463-5672

Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County

Devoted to educating the public about the Holocaust and the dangers of antisemitism, bullying, racism, and intolerance, the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center offers programs that focus on the history of intolerance-based violence.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Glen Cove
Long Island
Nassau CountyTEL - 516-571-8040

Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve

At Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve, enjoy its many live animals, educational displays, and even a Native American artifact collection. School groups can participate in hands-on programs.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
commack
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-543-7804
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