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To help plan MAY & JUNE curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. May 18: Museum Day. May 19: Plant Something Day. May 20: Weights and Measures Day. World Bee Day. May 22: National Maritime Day. May 28: Amnesty International Day. May 29: Learn About Composting Day. May 31: National Smile Day. June 1- National Say Something Nice Day. June 4 - Seaweed Day. June 7 - Daniel Boone Day. June 8 - World Oceans. June 14 - Flag Day. June 16 - World Sea Turtle Day. June 19 - Juneteenth. June 20 - National American Eagle. June 22 - Summer Solstice. World Rainforest Day. June 26 - Forgiveness Day.  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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New York State Museum

The New York State Museum is a center of art, science, and history dedicated to exploring the human and natural history of the state. Its collections rank among the finest in many fields and total more than 16 million scientific specimens and one million cultural objects.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Albany
Capitol District RegionTEL - 518-474-5877

New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

The New York State Zoo at Thompson Park teaches guests about conservation, education and scientific study. Natural-world experiences are created through up-close encounters with animals that only reside in 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
North Country Region
WatertownTEL - 315-782-6180

New York Transit Museum

Housed in an historic 1936 subway station, the New York Transit Museum is the nation’s largest museum devoted to public transportation history and includes exhibitions, tours, and educational programs.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Brooklyn
Kings County
New York CityTEL - 718-694-1600

Niagara Aerospace Museum

Learn about Western New York’s unique aviation and aerospace heritage at Niagara Aerospace Museum at the Niagara Falls International Airport. In addition to displaying artifacts, the Museum will continue to carry out extensive educational programming.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Niagara Falls - United States & Canada
Niagra Falls
Western New York RegionTEL - 716-297-1323

Niagara Gorge Discovery Center

Niagara Gorge Discovery Center focuses on the natural and local history of Niagara Falls and Gorge. Interactive displays, a virtual elevator trip and a 180° multi-screen theater presentation of the mighty Niagara River carved the gorge and the falls over the course of more than 12,000 years.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Niagara Falls - United States & Canada
Niagra Falls
Western New York RegionTEL - 716-278-1070

Niagara Power Vista

From a Seat-Gripping Virtual Reality Ride to Hands-On Experiments to the Power of Nature, Discover the Energy and Geology of New York at the Niagara Power Vista.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Lewiston
Niagara Falls - United States & Canada
Western New York RegionTEL - 716-286-6661

Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center

The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center offers many Educational Opportunities for Children and Teenagers. The CM Performing Arts also offers a touring Day Rep program in which the theatre either bring a production to your group, or your group comes to them.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Oakdale
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-218-2810

Noguchi Museum

The museum of sculptor Isamu Noguchi features a mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits, a serene outdoor sculpture garden, and two floors of interior space.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp NEW YORK
New York City
QueensTEL - 718-204-7088

North Star Underground Railroad Museum

At the North Star Underground Railroad Museum, visitors learn about fugitives from slavery and their gateway to freedom.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Ausable Chasm
North Country RegionTEL - 518-834-5180

Olana State Historic Site

Olana State Historic Site is the Victorian home of the late American landscape painter Frederic Church. Groups can tour the house, the landscape, the Coachmen’s House Gallery and the Evelyn and Maurice Sharp Gallery.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson
Hudson Valley RegionTEL - 518-828-0135

Old Ford Farm

Old Ford Farm is a small diversified family farm that strives to produce quality foods, build community, and use farming methods that promote the long-term health of our land, animals, and larger environment. Offers 2-hour educational farm tour for all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
New PaltzTEL - 845-248-0956

Old McDonald's Farm

Old McDonald’s Farm has lots of friendly animals to feed and pet. Groups can also explore areas like Goatville and the Rocking Ranch. Offers educational, agricultural, hands-on adventures.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
North Country Region
Sackets HarborTEL - 315-583-5737
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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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