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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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Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences

At the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, located in downtown Rocky Mount visiting students and scouts will have no shortage of things to do and see! Highlights include a Planetarium, a Children & Art Museum. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Rocky MountTEL - 252-972-1266

International Civil Rights Center & Museum

At the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, groups can walk through the history of the Civil Rights Movement with exhibits that document the battle for equality in education, employment, and everyday life.

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 NORTH CAROLINA
Greensboro
Greensboro & Winston-SalemTEL - 336-274-9199

Island Farm

A living history site, Island Farm interprets daily life on Roanoke Island in the mid-1800s. Visitors can explore buildings, such as the farmhouse, reconstructed slave cabin, outhouse, cookhouse, blacksmith shop and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
ManteoTEL - 252-473-6500

J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center

Located along the Cape Fear River Trail, the scenic woodlands at J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center provide opportunities for groups to enjoy outdoor education, camping, hiking, and other recreational activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
FayettevilleTEL - 910-433-1547

JC Raulston Arboretum

Immerse yourself in a world of horticulture at NC State University’s JC Raulston Arboretum, known for its varied collection of landscape flora.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill-Durham-Raleigh Metro
RaleighTEL - 919-515-3132

Jennette's Pier

Explore interactive science exhibits and learn about renewable energy at Jennette’s Pier. Features large aquariums inside the pier house, world-class fishing, clean public beaches, and bathhouse.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Nags HeadTEL - 252-255-1501

Joel Lane Museum House

Built in 1769, the Joel Lane Museum House is a restored, historic home and museum considered to be the “birthplace of North Carolina’s capital city”.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill-Durham-Raleigh Metro
RaleighTEL - 919-833-3431

Justus Orchard

Groups have been making Justus Orchard a favorite fall destination since the early 1970’s. Guided tour of orchards and pick your own apples and select your own pumpkin. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
HendersonvilleTEL - 828-974-1232

Kaleideum

Kaleideum North is a science museum offering interactive exhibits, planetarium shows & an environmental park with animal habitats & gardens.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Greensboro & Winston-Salem
Winston-SalemTEL - 336-767-6730

Ken's Korny Corn Maze

Ken’s Korny Corn Maze is North Carolina’s first and longest running corn maze, featuring a 10 acre fall playground with hayrides, corn box, animals and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
GarnerTEL - 919-779-4765

KidSenses Children's Interactive Museum

KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum provides 10,000 square feet of hands-on learning opportunities. With over 20 science and literacy exhibits and tons of hands-on activities, and a planetarium.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Tours, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RutherfordtonTEL - 828-286-2120

Kidzu Children's Museum

At Kidzu Children’s Museum 8,500 square foot space, is multi-sensory, play-centered with an ever-changing menu of exhibits and programs that inspire creativity, collaboration and community.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill-Durham-Raleigh MetroTEL - 919-933-1455
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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 North Carolina—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in North Carolina 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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  • RECREATION
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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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