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To help plan APRIL curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these April themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MONTHLY: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Humor. National Poetry. Stress Awareness. DAILY: Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 3: National Geologists Day. Apr. 4: School Librarians’ Day. Apr. 5: Read a Road May Day. Apr. 7: World Health Day. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 18: National Scrabble Day. Apr. 15: World Art Day. Apr. 22: Earth Day. Apr. 25: World Penguin 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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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
CharlotteTEL - 704-687-8622 Read More

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-SalemTEL - 336-758-5000 Read More

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
AshevilleTEL - 828-259-8080 Read More

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
GarnerTEL - 919-661-6982 Read More

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
PfafftownTEL - 336-945-2471 Read More

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 BeachTEL - 910-200-4002 Read More

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 HillTEL - 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
RaleighTEL - 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 VarinaTEL - 919-552-9421

Airlie Gardens

Airlie Gardens is a premiere garden of the coastal South, featuring 67 acres of walking paths, formal gardens, seasonal blooms, mighty live oaks, historic structures, contemporary sculpture and a butterfly house.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
WilmingtonTEL - 910-798-7700

All A Flutter Farms

All-A-Flutter provides tours where visitors learn the body parts of a butterfly, all about the life cycle, the Monarch migration, differences between moths and butterflies, and what the caterpillars eat.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
High PointTEL - 336-454-5651

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge has great paddling trails, a wildlife drive, two wildlife trails, and all types of wildlife and habitat for you to learn about!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
East LakeTEL - 252-473-1131
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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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