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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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Hidden Valley Animal Adventure

Escape to the wild on a 55-minute guided open-air safari bus tour giving visitors an up-close-and-personal experience with more than 350 exotic animals representing 40 species.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Varysburg
Western New York Region
TEL - 585-535-4100 option 5
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High Falls Gorge

The Adirondacks’ Most Breathtaking 30 – Minute Walks.  High Falls Gorge offers groups an education on geology, forestry and history of this unique environment.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
North Country Region
Wilmington
TEL - 518-946-2278 ex. 23
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Immersive Gamebox West Nyack

Turn learning into play! Immersive Gamebox offers physical, interactive field trips that blend teamwork, STEM skills, and fun — all for just $15 per student.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
West Nyack
TEL - 201-565-3172
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Kids ‘N Action

KIDS ‘N ACTION is New York’s premier family entertainment center, catering to your child’s wildest imagination. Experience a fun filled day in our safe, clean, and friendly atmosphere! Our facility boasts the most exciting indoor playground.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Brooklyn
Kings County
New York City
TEL - 718-377-1818
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LEGOLANDÂŽ Discovery Center Westchester

LEGOLANDÂŽ Discovery Center Westchester is the ultimate indoor LEGOÂŽ classroom! Plus, LEGOLANDÂŽ Discovery Center partners with LEGO Education to combine the fun of LEGO building with standard core curriculum requirements.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
Yonkers
TEL - 914-775-6022
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Long Island Aquarium

Long Island Aquarium has more than 100 exhibits and interactive experiences, including the lavish gardens of the Butterflies, Bugs & Birds exhibit, Shark Dive, Penguin Encounter, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Long Island
Riverhead
TEL - 631-208-9200 ext. 426
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Long Island Game Farm- Wildlife Park and Children’s Zoo

The Long Island Game Farm is the premier education and attraction center for wildlife on 29 acres with over 150 animals offering one of the largest combined children’s zoo and wildlife park on Long Island.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Long Island
Manorville
Suffolk County
TEL - 631-878-6644
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Maid of the Mist

Maid of the Mist, an immersive, once-in-a-lifetime boat ride where students feel the thunder, see the mist rise, and experience Niagara Falls like nowhere else on earth.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Niagara Falls - United States & Canada
TEL - 240-762-0688
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Main Event Deer Park

Groups and families will have a blast at Main Event Deer Park! Start out with a delicious meal in the group-friendly restaurant and then move on to some games—bowling and laser tag followed by a visit  to Main Event’s Arcade with the latest games! Visit website for the open date.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Deerpark
Long Island
Suffolk County
TEL - 934-260-9795
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Monsey Tours

Monsey Tours is a New York-based Charter Bus Company, providing transportation opportunities to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada with a fleet of state-of-the-art Motor Coaches.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
Long Island
New York City
PENNSYLVANIA
TEL - 800-232-8687, 718-623-9000
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Monster Mini Golf – Deer Park & Garden City

Monster Mini Golf Field Trips Rock! Whether it be a rainy-day activity or to get out of the hot sun, pre-plan your field trips for your day care, school or camp programs. Monster Mini Golf is the perfect venue for your next action-packed Field Trip at our Deer Park and Garden City locations.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Deerpark
Garden City
Long Island
TEL - Deer Park: 631-940-8900. Garden City: 516-279-4433
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Museum of Ice Cream – New York City

Celebrate the joy of uninhibited playtime and unlimited desserts in a vibrant wonderland of immersive installations! Designed to be a safe space for human connection and learning through play, Museum of Ice Cream – is the sweetest spot in New York City for unforgettable frosty fun!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
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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
    Find New York art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • 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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