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To help plan March curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these March themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MONTHLY: National Reading Month, Music in Our Schools, Craft Month, National Nutrition, National Women’s History, and National Ethics Month. DAILY: Mar. 3: National Anthem Day. World Wildlife Day. Mar. 4: National Grammar Day. Mar. 12: Plant a Flower. Mar. 14: Learn about Butterflies. National Pi Day. International Day of Mathematics. Mar. 15: Ides of March. World Consumer Rights Day. Genealogy Day. Mar. 16: Freedom of Information Day. Mar. 17: World Folklore Tales and Fables Week (March 17- 23). Mar. 20: Spring Equinox. Mar. 21: National Common Courtesy Day. World Poetry Day. Mar. 26: Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. Mar. 27: World Theatre Day. Mar. 30: National Take a Walk in the Park 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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President James K. Polk State Historic Site

While visiting President James K. Polk State Historic Site, the birthplace of America’s 11th president, groups can explore a museum full of artifacts from Polk’s childhood and his administration.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Pineville
TEL - 704-889-7145
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TreeRunner Adventure Park – North Carolina

Welcome to TreeRunner, your premier outdoor adventure destination in North Carolina! We offer thrilling experiences amidst nature’s beauty. Traverse through our aerial courses, zip lines, and obstacles.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NORTH CAROLINA
Raleigh
TEL - 919-410-7347
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Tryon Palace

Serving as the first capitol of North Carolina, Tryon Palace today offers a vivid living history experience. The Georgian-style palace is named after 18th-century North Carolina governor William Tryon.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
New Bern
TEL - 800-767-1560
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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens is a university botanical garden that strives to encourage appreciation and knowledge of plant life for educational, environmental, and decorative purposes.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
TEL - 704-687-8622
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Wake Forest University Museum of Anthropology

Established in 1963, the Wake Forest University Museum of Anthropology (MOA) explores many different peoples and their cultures from ancient to modern times.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Winston-Salem
TEL - 336-758-5000
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Western North Carolina Nature Center

Students, scouts, and homeschoolers can connect with native plants and the local wildlife of the Southern Appalachian Mountains on field trips to the Western North Carolina Nature Center.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Asheville
TEL - 828-259-8080
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White Deer Park Nature Center

Located in the forest and wetlands on 96-acres in White Deer Park, the White Deer Park Nature Center is an ideal setting for introducing your group to local wildlife, habitats, and environmental science. 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Garner
TEL - 919-661-6982
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Woosley Farm

Rediscover history at Woosley Farm, a 100-year old farmhouse where animals are raised and crops grown using techniques from the colonial period. Costumed interpreters are available for tour presentations upon request. 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Pfafftown
TEL - 336-945-2471
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Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours

Embark on an environmental adventure with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours on a 26-foot catamaran boat. Youth groups enjoy exploring the barrier islands, creeks, and inlets of Cape Fear on a variety of tours.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Wrightsville Beach
TEL - 910-200-4002
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Ackland Art Museum

Ackland Art Museum features a collection of art that spans over 4,000 years of achievement. The museum’s collection includes art from the West, Asia, Africa, and the ancient Mediterranean.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill
TEL - 919-966-5736

African American Cultural Center

The African American Cultural Center hosts nationally and internationally recognized artists known for capturing various historical and contemporary happenings related to African American and African diaspora cultures.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Raleigh
TEL - 919-515-5210

Agapé Center for Environmental Education

The Agapé Center for Environmental Education is located on 624 acres of beautiful rolling hills, cascading streams, and diverse forests. ACE Education is a creative way to meet NC Essential Standards for Science and Social Studies.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Fuquay Varina
TEL - 919-552-9421
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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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