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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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Alice Austen House Museum

Alice Austen was a pioneering female photographer whose work depicted Victorian Life and the history of Staten Island from the late 19th-early 20th century, the Alice Austen House is dedicated to interpreting her life and work.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Early Childhood PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp NEW YORK
New York City
Staten Island
TEL - 718-816-4506 ext. 10

Alley Pond Environmental Center

APEC lies within Alley Pond Park’s 635 acres of wetland and forests and is home to more than 300 species of wildlife. Visitors have the opportunity to deepen their connection with the natural world

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Douglaston
New York City
Queens County
TEL - 718-229-4000

American Folk Art Museum

The American Folk Art Museum explores the art of the self-taught, from the 18th century to the present. It attempts to understand folk art through the unconventional paths and experiences of those who create it.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-595-9533

American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History’s permanent exhibitions include the Biodiversity and Environmental Halls; the Birds and Reptiles and Amphibians Halls; the Earth and Planetary Sciences Halls and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-769-5100

Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect

At the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect, visitors will learn about the story of Anne Frank’s life through an interactive exhibit that incorporates diary excerpts, stories, images, and photographs in order to tie in the larger story of the Holocaust.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-431-7993

Apple Pond Farm

Apple Pond Farm and Renewable Energy Education Center is 80 acre organic farm. Farm tours educates about the great ecological challenges of our time and appreciation of our kinship with the animals

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Callicoon Center
Hudson Valley Region
TEL - 845-482-4764

Aquarium of Niagara

The Aquarium of Niagara offers a range of interactive experiences and programs to help visitors learn about aquatic ecosystems. Visiting get hands-on with invertebrates, attend sea lion shows to learn about animal rehabilitation, and watch animal feedings.

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 Region
TEL - 716-285-3575

Asia Society Museum

Asia Society is dedicated to promoting partnerships between Asia and the United States in the arts, culture, education, and policy. Its museum contains exhibitions of traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian American art.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-288-6400

Bailey Arboretum

The Bailey Arboretum spans 42 beautiful acres and home to the world’s largest Dawn Redwood tree, hundreds of other species of trees, shrubs, and flowers. Discover the outdoors and explore nature as birds migrate and native seasonal flora blooms.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Lattingtown
Long Island
Nassau County
TEL - 516-801-1458

Ballet Long Island

Ballet Long Island is a professional ballet offering performances that includes The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Snow White, The Sleeping Beauty, The Fantastic Toyshop, Beauty & the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Multicultural Celebration and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Suffolk County
TEL - 631-737-1964

Baltimore Woods Nature Center

Baltimore Woods Nature Center (BWNC) is a premiere educational organization that cultivates an admiration for the natural world, while serving as a role model for stewardship.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Marcellus
TEL - 315-673-1350

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)

BAM, or the Brooklyn Academy of Music, offers much more than musical performances. Groups will be enchanted by the multi-arts center’s engaging theater performances, films, comedy shows, and visual art.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Brooklyn
New York City
TEL - 718-636-4100
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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.

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  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
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  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
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  • LIFE SKILLS
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  • SCIENCE & NATURE
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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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