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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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North Carolina Arboretum

At the 434-acre North Carolina Arboretum, groups can view botanical exhibits, artwork, and a wide range of flower types. The Arboretum hosts educational programs for youth groups to encourage outdoor exploration and environmental awareness.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
AshevilleTEL - 828-665-2492

North Carolina Aviation Museum

The North Carolina Aviation Museum and North Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame displays a collection of static aircraft, uniforms and memorabilia, and aircraft models. See the “Flitfire” flown by Orville Wright!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
AsheboroTEL - 336-625-0170

North Carolina Botanical Garden

At Chapel Hill’s North Carolina Botanical Garden, youth groups tour the Piedmont Nature Trails, see native plant gardens, appreciate the coastal plain, and mountain habitat gardens and participate in hands-on educational activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill-Durham-Raleigh MetroTEL - 919-962-0522

North Carolina Estuarium

Visit the North Carolina Estuarium for an adventure-filled combination of art, history, and nature! The Estuarium has over 200 exhibits for groups to explore on topics such as estuaries, coastal rivers, and stewardship.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
WashingtonTEL - 252-948-0000

North Carolina Executive Mansion

The North Carolina Executive Mansion, known as the “people’s house” is a Queen Anne style residence designed by Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan and his assistant Aldophus Gustavus Bauer. Open for youth group tours by appointment.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill-Durham-Raleigh Metro
RaleighTEL - 919-807-7950

North Carolina Museum at Southport

The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport collects, preserves and interpret material culture pertinent to the maritime history of the Lower Cape Fear region.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
SouthportTEL - 910-477-5150

North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA)

Discover the diversity of Western art, see art from around the world, learn how artists depict nature, and more at the North Carolina Museum of Art.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, School NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill-Durham-Raleigh Metro
RaleighTEL - 919-839-6262

North Carolina Museum of History

At the North Carolina Museum of History, groups can explore 14,000 years of the state’s history. Experience the museum virtually with History at Home and fun virtual videos.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill-Durham-Raleigh Metro
Raleigh
VIRTUALTEL - 919-807-7900

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS)

NCMNS is one of the nation’s largest and most amazing museums about the natural world. Explore virtually—from science projects to educational videos—with Science at Home.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill-Durham-Raleigh Metro
Prairie Ridge
Raleigh
Whiteville
VIRTUALTEL - 919-707-9800

North Carolina Symphony

Expose your students, scouts, homeschoolers, or camp group to the world of classical music at North Carolina Symphony.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill-Durham-Raleigh Metro
RaleighTEL - 919-733-2750

Oak Island Lighthouse

Located in Caswell Beach near the Cape Fear River, Oak Island Lighthouse is an operating lighthouse offering guided tours to the top.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Oak IslandTEL - 910-278-5471

Old Baldy

 The Bald Head Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse still standing in North Carolina. Groups can tour the lighthouse and the Smith Island Museum, which is housed in Keeper’s Cottage.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Bald Head IslandTEL - 910-457-7481
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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.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
    Find North Carolina art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find North Carolina class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View North Carolina history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find North Carolina team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find North Carolina aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find North Carolina 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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