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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about Pennsylvania’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in Metro Lancaster. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

Go ‘N Bananas Family Fun Center

Go ‘N Bananas Family Fun Center is Lancaster’s premier indoor, climate-controlled Family amusement center! Perfect for Summer Camps, Sports Teams, Team Bonding, Day Care Groups, Clubs, Girl and Boy Scout Groups.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
TEL - 717-287-5000
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Laserdome

Laserdome is a Family Fun Center located in Lancaster County, PA. With non-stop all ages fun, we’re the perfect place for your next celebration!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
Manheim
TEL - 717-492-0002
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Leisure Bowling & Golf Center

Get the ball rolling at Leisure Bowling & Golf Center! Groups can enjoy the fun inside and outside. They can also enjoy miniature golf, billiards, an arcade, and a driving range.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
TEL - 717-392-2121
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National Watch & Clock Museum

Discover the history, art, and science of timekeeping at the National Watch & Clock Museum, the largest horological collection in North America.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Columbia
Lancaster
TEL - 717-684-8261
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Oregon Dairy Tours

Oregon Dairy offers fun, educational group tours of our beautiful family farm and/or Market that are great for students, homeschool groups, camps, and scouts.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
Lititz
TEL - 717-656-2856
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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s mission is to preserve and interpret Pennsylvania’s rich railroad history. They strive to educate the public about the role railroads played, past and present, in building our nation and shaping our daily lives.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
Strasburg
TEL - 717-687-8628
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Ephrata Cloister

The Ephrata Cloister was constructed in the early 18th century and served as a religious community under its leader Conrad Beissel. Groups may watch a short film and see exhibits in the Visitor Center and have a guided tour of two of the buildings.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
TEL - 717-733-6600

First National Bank Museum

Visit the First National Bank Museum, one of the oldest historic sites in Lancaster County. The bank is located in two rooms of an 1814 Federal-style townhouse that was built for Columbia’s founding father John Wright, Sr.’s grandson.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Columbia
Lancaster
TEL - 717-684-8864

Hands-On-House Children's Museum

Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster is designed for children ages 2-10 with hands-on activities covering nature, STEAM, art, physics, farm, and community helpers.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
TEL - 717-569-5437

Lancaster Museum of Art

The Lancaster Museum of Art is small art museum showcasing regional, national and international artworks, providing a 4,000 square feet of exhibitions of artists in a variety of media

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tourism Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
TEL - 717-394-3497

Lancaster Science Factory

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Activity Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
TEL - 717-509-6363

Lancaster Symphony Orchestra

Immerse your students and scouts in a world of classical music at the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra by attending free open rehearsals at the Fulton Opera House, which begins with an informal Q&A featuring a guest artist.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
TEL - 717-291-6440 ext. 303
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About us

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