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TO HELP PLAN FEBRUARY & MARCH curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips & school assembly programs, these themed celebrations might be helpful. February 2026: MONTHLY: Black History Month, Library Lovers Month, National Bird Feeding Month. Day/Week Celebrations: Feb 8: Boy Scout Day. Kite Flying Day. Feb 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science. National Inventors Day. Feb 15: Susan B Anthony Day. Feb. 16: Presidents Day. Feb 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day. Presidents’ Day. Feb 19: World Anthropology Day. MARCH 2026 MONTHLY: National Reading Month, Music in Our Schools, Craft Month, National Nutrition, National Women’s History, and National Ethics Month.  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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Wild Waters Outdoor Center

For over 35 years Wild Waters Outdoor Center has introduced thousands of adventurers to the excitement and fun of whitewater rafting! Let our experienced guides provide your group with a fun, safe, and educational experience that will create lasting memories.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Capitol District Region
WarrensburgTEL - 800-867-2335 Read More

Wildlife Conservation Society

Visit the world’s largest urban zoo, The Bronx Zoo, and see more than 600 species from around the globe! The Zoo is expanding its Total Experience attractions to give Zoo guests a fresh perspective on nature. In-Person and Virtual Zoo Field Trips.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Outreach. COST - Fee, Free, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Bronx
Brooklyn
New York City
QueensTEL - 800-433-4149 Read More

WildPlay at Jones Beach

Wildplay Jones Beach is a thrilling aerial adventure park located at the historic Jones Beach. They offer a variety of exciting activities including ziplining, adventure courses, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Long Island
Nassau County
WantaghTEL - 800-668-7771 Read More

WildPlay at Thacher State Park

Wildplay at Thacher State Park is a thrilling aerial adventure park at the beautiful Thacher State Park. The Park offers a variety of exciting activities including ziplining and a multiple high ropes courses of vary difficulty and even a 40 ft freefall jump.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Capitol District Region
VoorheesvilleTEL - 800-668-7771 Read More

WildPlay’s Whirlpool Adventure Course

Discover WildPlay’s Whirlpool Adventure Park, where nature meets excitement. Experience breathtaking views, aerial challenges, and outdoor fun in one unforgettable Niagara destination for all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CANADA
Niagara Falls Canada
NEW YORK
Niagara Falls - United States & CanadaTEL - 289-668-3383 Read More

Yankee Stadium Tours

Tour Yankee Stadium and absorb the rich history of the 27-time World Series Champions. Visit iconic locations such as Monument Park, where the Bronx Bombers’ greatest legends are enshrined.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Bronx
New York CityTEL - 646-977-8687 Read More

1812 Homestead Farm & Museum

The 1812 Homestead Farm and Museum teaches farmstead life in 1812 as guests do farm chores and learn trades. The educational experiences include collecting maple syrup, candle-making, cooking on a hearth, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
North Country Region
WillsboroTEL - 518-963-4071

Adirondack Animal Land

A drive-thru African safari, a petting area & prairie dogs are highlights of this 80-acre zoo. At this family-owned zoo in the rustic foothills of the Adirondacks, groups can discover over 500 interesting animals.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Gloversville
Mohawk Valley RegionTEL - 518-883-5748

Adirondack History Museum

The Adirondack History Museum teaches Essex County’s past and shares stories about the roots and values of its people. Topic include early farming, frontier life, wilderness exploration, logging, mining, art and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Elizabethtown
North Country RegionTEL - 518-873-6466

African American Museum of Nassau County

The African American Museum of Nassau County provides an in-depth look at African American culture, art, and tradition, with an emphasis on Long Island.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp NEW YORK
Hempstead
Long Island
Nassau CountyTEL - 516-572-0730

African Burial Ground National Monument

From the 1690s until 1794, free and enslaved Africans were buried in this area in Lower Manhattan. At the African Burial Ground National Monument, learn about this important archaeological site.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trip, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
New York CityTEL - 212-238-4367

Agroforestry Resource Center

Cornell University Cooperative Extension’s Agroforestry Resource Center is a demonstration, research, and education center that focuses on the way woodlands benefit living organisms and waterways.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Acra
Capitol District RegionTEL - 518-622-9820
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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.

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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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