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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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King Manor Museum

Learn about the life of statesman Rufus King, and discover what life was like in the Jamaica village of the early 1800s. The house was built in the 1750s and belonged to several generations of the King family.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School NEW YORK
New York City
Queens
TEL - 718-206-0545

Kopernik Observatory & Science Center

The Kopernik Observatory & Science Center’s mission is to offer hands-on investigations using advanced telescopes, computers and other tools, encouraging the discovery of the wonders of the Universe.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW YORK
Southern Tier Region
Vestal
TEL - 607-748-3685

Kykuit: The Rockefeller Estate

At Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate, visitors enjoy the fine furnishings and the view of the Hudson as well as art galleries and gardens from this grand estate that was once home to the richest man in America.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
Sleepy Hollow
TEL - 914-366-6900

Lake Placid Center for the Arts

Lake Placid Center for the Arts is one of upstate New York’s largest art centers, showcasing theater, dance, and music of various genres.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Lake Placid
North Country Region
TEL - 518-523-2512

Lake Placid Olympic Museum

At the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, explore Olympic history in Lake Placid through a large collection of materials. View artifacts, photographs, and videos and learn about the cultural differences of different hosts while moving through exhibits.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Lake Placid
North Country Region
TEL - 518-302-5326

Lancaster Opera House

Lancaster Opera House is a venue for shared community involvement that strives to produce and present quality entertainment opportunities for artists and patrons.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Lancaster
Western New York Region
TEL - 716-683-1776

Landis Arboretum

Landis Arboretum comprises hundreds of acres, 40 of which are developed with plantings of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials from around the world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Esperance
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 518-875-6935

Lauren Kristy Paddle Wheeler

The Lauren Kristy is a 65-foot turn-of-the-century style riverboat. Modeled after an old-time Mississippi paddle wheel boat, the 150-passenger boat will transport your school and camp groups to an earlier time.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp NEW YORK
Long Island
Suffolk County
TEL - 631-750-5539

League of Women Voters of New York State

Visit the League of Women Voters of New York State (LWVNY) for a number of invigorating programs that will challenge your group to engage in their local, state, and national governments.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW YORK
Albany
Capitol District Region
TEL - 518-465-4162

Lefferts Historic House Museum

Take a trip back to the 18th century where your group can take part in historic Dutch farming activities and games at the Lefferts Historic House Museum.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Brooklyn
Kings County
TEL - 718-789-2822

Lime Hollow Nature Center

Lime Hollow encompasses nearly 447 acres of beautiful rolling hills and shallow glacial valleys, forests, fields, streams, numerous ponds, including many marl ponds and vernal (seasonal) pools, a peat bog, and a great diversity of flora and fauna.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Cortland
TEL - 607-662-4632

Little Red Lighthouse Tour

Take a tour of this storied lighthouse and learn about its connection to the famed children’s book, “The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge.”

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-628-2345
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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
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  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View New York history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
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  • SCIENCE & NATURE
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  • 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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