North Carolina Field Trips

To help plan MAY curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these May themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. Monthly: National Inventors Month. May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week. May 3: World Press Freedom Day. May 5: Cinco de Mayo. Museum Lover’s Day. National Space Day. May 6: Herb Day. National Fitness Day. May 8: World Red Cross Day. May 12: National Limerick Day. May 13: International Migratory Bird Day. May 16: Love a Tree Day. Do Something Good for your Neighborhood. May 17: National Endangered Species Day. May 18: International Astronomy Day. May 22: National Maritime Day. May 28: Amnesty International Day. May 29: Learn About Composting Day. May 30: International Jazz Day. May 31: National Smile 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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Raleigh Little Theatre

Comedy, culture, and history come together to create engaging stories for youth groups on the stage at Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) including musicals, comedies, dramas, and other theatrical genres.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Financial Support, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-821-3111

Reynolda House Museum of American Art

At Reynolda House Museum of American Art groups will discover the finest collection of American art in the entire Southeast.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Winston-SalemTEL - 336-758-5150

RiverLink

Environmental Education is crucial to what RiverLink does. The education programs focus on getting students out in the watershed for hands-on experiential learning, fostering a love and appreciation for their water resources.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
AshevilleTEL - 828-252-8474

Roanoke Island Festival Park

Experience a new adventure in an old-world at Roanoke Island Festival Park where visitors experience first hand as costumed interpreters explain what life was like for the first English settlers in 1585.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
ManteoTEL - 252-475-1500

Rosenzweig Gallery

Housed at Judea Reform Congregation, the Rosenzweig Gallery presents exhibits of Jewish religious and creative arts and crafts, as well as original programs of Judaica, religious prints and books from the Rosenzweig Collection.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
DurhamTEL - 919-489-7062

Round Mountain Creamery

Round Mountain Creamery is a 28 acre goat dairy and farmstead nestled in the lush forests of Black Mountain, North Carolina. The farm is open year round for tours and cheese tastings by appointment.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Black MountainTEL - 828-669-0718

Schoolhouse of Wonder

Schoolhouse of Wonder is a place where everyone can play, learn, and grow. Guided by its core values, their team of professionals mentor children ages 3-17 through nature-based outdoor adventures.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, 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
DurhamTEL - 919-477-2116

Scottish Tartans Museum

The Scottish Tartans Museum traces the origins and modern day usage of the classic Scottish tartan, particularly the kilt. Groups will enjoy the many fashionable displays of tartan fabric as they take a tour of the museum.

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
FranklinTEL - 828-524-7472

Shelby Corn Maze

Shelby Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is open in the Fall each year for entertainment and outdoor fun that combine learning with fun, fresh air, and lots of outdoor activity.

Sky Top Orchard

In addition to pick-your-own apples, visit Sky Top Orchard to enjoy panoramic mountain views, orchard ponds with ducks and geese, a barnyard area, a bamboo forest to explore and lots of picnic areas.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Flat RockTEL - 828-692-7930

Somerset Place

Give your students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers a look at 19-century life on a North Carolina plantation with a field trip to Somerset Place.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
CreswellTEL - 252-797-4560

Southern Highland Craft Guild, Folk Art Center

The Folk Art Center is a museum of Appalachian arts and crafts. The Center’s exhibits feature both traditional and contemporary works by members of the Guild and affiliated organizations. The Center’s educates the region on the importance of craft and its ability to impact the local creative economy.

GROUP TYPE - NORTH CAROLINA
AshevilleTEL - 828-298-7928

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